Donny Ponce

Donny Ponce was born and raised in Nobol, a town located in central Guayas, Ecuador. Ponce had a difficult upbringing. He watched his mother deal with domestic violence issues, H.I.V. and A.I.D.S. However, he did not let these misfortunes shape his destiny. Inspired by his mothers perseverance in the face of such tragic circumstances he came to the United States in 1983 in pursuit of a higher education. He received his Bachelor's in Applied Science from The College of Aeronautics in 1997. Motivated by his academic success and a natural entrepreneurial spirit Donny set forth to start a family and build a life in the United States. The birth of his children gave him new purpose and a stronger dedication to family and culture. In fact, it was his first born daughter confiding in him that set him on the path he walks today, developing iViveH2O – “Tu Obsesion Hispana”. She confessed that although she was extremely proud of both her Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian heritage she did not know much about either c