In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels interviews Charna Boquette to explore the inspiring work of the Vimenti Boys & Girls Club. Discover how Vimenti is changing the future for Puerto Rican families through its innovative, human-centered approach to education, social support, and economic development. As Puerto Rico’s first public charter school, Vimenti provides a holistic, bilingual K-5 program, after-school care, and job training for adults. Charna shares the story behind the creation of Vimenti, its mission to uplift entire families, and the impact it’s making in the San Juan community and beyond. This episode offers a deep dive into how Vimenti is leading the way in educational reform and economic empowerment on the island.
(The Walking Together Pathways event mentioned in this interview has been rescheduled to November 4th, 2024. For more information visit https://vimenti.org/)
Guests
Charna Boquette
Charna Boquette is the Chief Development Officer of Vimenti by Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico. Originally from Michigan, she moved to Puerto Rico in 2016 to spearhead a transformational giving initiative aimed at attracting private and corporate investments to secure funding for Vimenti’s programs. With over 30 years of experience in advanced philanthropy, Charna has previously worked with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the University of Michigan, The Salvation Army, and the American Cancer Society. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and the proud mother of three children, two of whom completed high school in Puerto Rico.
