Meet André
Entrepreneur. Public-Service Appointee. Philanthropist.
An American Story
André Soriano is a Virginia-based entrepreneur, philanthropist and public-service appointee whose life and career reflect immigration, hard work, business-building, charitable service and civic involvement.
Born in the Philippines, André came to the United States and built a life and career through entrepreneurship and creative enterprise. Over nearly three decades, he has founded and operated businesses, developed relationships across business, philanthropy and public life, and supported charitable initiatives benefiting families, children and people affected by cancer.
In 2025, André was appointed to Virginia's LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, where he serves in a public-service role advising on issues affecting communities across the Commonwealth.
His professional career has also brought him into national media, cultural and civic circles, giving him experience building relationships, bringing people together and turning ideas into action.
America offers extraordinary opportunity when people are willing to work, create and contribute.
André now seeks to bring that same work ethic, entrepreneurial experience, public-service mindset and commitment to community to the Town of Quantico.
Chapter 01
André was born in the Philippines and came to the United States, where he built a life and career through hard work, entrepreneurship and creative enterprise.
His story reflects the immigrant experience in America: arriving with determination, building something lasting, and giving back along the way.
Chapter 02
Over nearly three decades, André has founded and operated businesses and developed relationships across business, philanthropy, media and public life.
That experience — building companies, bringing people together and turning ideas into action — is at the heart of his candidacy.
Chapter 03
André has supported charitable initiatives benefiting families, children and people affected by cancer.
Civic involvement and charitable service have been a consistent part of his life alongside his professional work.
Chapter 04
In 2025, André was appointed to Virginia's LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, where he serves in a public-service role advising on issues affecting communities across the Commonwealth.
The board advises on economic, professional, cultural, educational, governmental, statutory, regulatory and other matters involving Virginia's LGBTQ+ community.
Professional Background
André built an international career in fashion and design spanning nearly three decades, establishing businesses in California before bringing André Soriano Atelier to Northern Virginia.
His work has appeared in television, media, charitable events and public life. His professional background reflects entrepreneurship, creative direction, relationship-building and experience operating businesses across multiple markets.
Supporting detail — boutiques in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego; appearances including the television series Styled to Rock. Staff may expand with approved media and business references.
Charitable Involvement
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Charitable involvement supporting cancer patients and their families.
Charitable involvement associated with pediatric care fundraising.
Participation in charity gala fundraising events.
Ongoing involvement in cancer-related charitable activity.
Previously published HIV/AIDS charitable fundraising work.
Educational fundraising associated with City College of San Francisco.
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