Meet Angelica, the founder of Ability Fitness & Fueled by AF.
"I have been a personal trainer for six years now and created Ability Fitness. With my clients, I focus on weight loss, endurance in athletes, and injury prevention. I also specialize in working with people with disabilities. At Fueled by AF, my inclusive snack brand, and Ability Services I ensure when working with me, my employees, team and clients will have services and facilities that fit their needs. I strongly believe that fitness should be inclusive to all, allowing everybody to be the best versions of themselves." -Angelica Ford
Angelica Ford is the creative mind behind Fueled AF. She graduated from SUNY Cortland with a dual major in kinesiology and a minor in business. During her tenure at Cortland, she was on the varsity swim team, serving as a team captain for two years. Fun fact: she obtained two school records in the 200 and 400 IM and the Grace Mowatt Award during her time at Cortland!
Q: What Motivates You?
A: Everyday when I come to work and see the excitement from our employees for just having the opportunity to come to work, it means the world to me and I do anything that I can to make possibly to open more opportunities.
Q: What kind of culture exists in your organization?
A: Very diverse, unique, and fun environment. That welcomes everyone. Both of my businesses functions as a diverse, enriched workplace in which all employees contribute to creating our high-quality products and services. At Fueled by AF, we employ individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, promoting an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. At Ability Fitness, we train individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, promoting an inclusive environment in which everyone can improve mobility and continue to learn more skills.
Q: What’s been your most satisfying moment in business?
A: Recently, one of our employees at Fueled by AF came in and said this job gives him hope to wake up in the morning because since 1992 he has wanted to work again and no one has found the opportunity for him to work!