About Us

Hello, My name is Hector (Javi) Martinez, and I’ve had the privilege of serving as the President of Zafra PR, Inc. for more than a year now and informally serving my community for more than two decades. I’m on a journey to revitalize my hometown of the Central Aguirre District of Salinas and restore the quality of life and community I grew up in decades ago.

The Central Aguirre District of Salinas, Puerto Rico is located on the south-central coast of the island, known for its breathtaking barrier islands, coral reefs, manatees, mangroves and thriving aquatic life. Before the turn of the century, the Central Aguirre district of Salinas was a thriving community at the center of the island’s sugar production and export trade – a beacon of economic success, quality of life and community resiliency. Despite adversity, this resilient community has stood together to maintain a meaningful quality of life. We are here to change the course of Salinas and then the world.

– Hector Javi Martínez
President Zafra PR Inc

Meet our team

Our members and volunteers consist of Students, City Council Members, Firefighters, Community Members and more .

Hector Javi Martínez

Abby Martínez

Harold Love

Irma Hayes

Jared Bernhart

Mirleyka Padilla

Alicia Paramo-Dionne

Steve Gangnier

Ray Curry

Charlene Bustos