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William C. Burke
President
A visionary leader with deep roots in Central American agriculture and international development.
About Sol Impact
Climate resilience and rural prosperity.
An independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025 as a natural extension of an 18-year journey in Central America.
Our mission
The missing middle.
Sol Impact bridges the missing middle for smallholder farmers by providing the technical and financial scaffolding necessary to transition from subsistence farming to global market participation.
Traditional aid models — while well-intentioned — often fail to create lasting systemic change. By starting with market demand rather than supply-side assumptions, Sol Impact ensures farming families have a pathway to premium markets before a single seed is planted.
Our work spans Nicaragua and Guatemala, focusing on regenerative organic crops including dragon fruit and passion fruit.
Governance
Board of Directors.
Sol Impact is committed to transparency, impact measurement and open governance practices.
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Amanda Hartt
Vice President
Expertise in nonprofit governance, strategic planning and community engagement.
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Sandra Contreras
Secretary
Ensures programs remain culturally grounded and responsive to farming families.
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Hugh Aprile
Treasurer
Oversees financial stewardship, transparency and accountability.
Transparency & accountability.
As a registered 501(c)(3), Sol Impact publishes annual impact reports and maintains open governance practices.