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Efrain Gonzalez
Associate Director, Office of Policy Analysis and Development at Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce
Efrain Gonzalez is the Associate Director for the Office Policy, Analysis and Development (OPAD) at the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Department of Commerce, focusing on evidence-based policy to support minority businesses.
With a background in leading business development operations and programs, Efrain has worked on areas such as access to capital, contracts, new markets, and capacity building at MBDA.
Previously, Efrain served as the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer for BusinessUSA, a White House Initiative aimed at simplifying access to government resources for entrepreneurs.
Efrain's experience stems from a hands-on approach to entrepreneurship gained from working at the family business in Los Angeles during his youth, shaping his career perspective.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Operations from the University of Southern California.
