Karla Gonzalez

Karla Gonzalez is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino's Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She joined the Entrepreneurship Team in 2019 and serves as Assistant Director of the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC) and Program Lead for the OCIE SBDC Center for Contracting.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Management, University of Redlands
• Master’s in Business Administration (Finance), University of Redlands

Research Interests: Professor Gonzalez specializes in entrepreneurship, small business management, and government contracting. Her expertise spans business administration, strategic planning, project management, and financial management, with emphasis on supporting diverse entrepreneurs through practical counseling and training services.

Professional Leadership: With over 10 years of experience including roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce's Inland Empire Minority Business Enterprise, she provides critical business expansion guidance and financial management counseling. Fluent in English and Spanish, she serves as a key resource for Inland Empire entrepreneurs through top-tier SBDC programs.