Teresa Gonzalez

Teresa Gonzalez is a partner at Bolton-St. Johns, a prominent lobbying and strategic consulting firm.1 She brings extensive expertise in stakeholder and community engagement, land use matters, and city lobbying to the organization.1

Professional Background

Teresa's career spans various sectors, including government, public affairs, and communications.2 Her experience includes:

• Co-founder of DalyGonzalez, an M/WBE boutique lobbying firm1
• Co-founder and partner at Evolution Strategies, a Latina-owned strategic advising firm1
• Communications Director and Chief of Staff at the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit (CAU)1
• Deputy Press Secretary at the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs during the Bloomberg administration1

She has also held leadership positions at cultural institutions such as the Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Arts Council, and Brooklyn Bridge Park.1

Education and Recognition

Teresa holds a bachelor's degree in English/Professional Writing from Kutztown University and a master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Milano – The New School.1 Her accomplishments have been recognized through various awards and honors, including:

• "Women in Business" award from the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce1
• Listed in Schneps Media's Latin Impact and Power Women of Brooklyn Awards1
• Featured in City and State Magazine's Above & Beyond, Real Estate Power 100, Brooklyn Power 100, Who's Who in Government Relations, and Latino Power 100 lists1

Community Involvement

Teresa is actively involved in several organizations, serving on the boards of:

• New York Immigration Coalition
• NYIC Action
• The New Majority NYC
• New York Women's Foundation
• ABNY Foundation
• Brooklyn Academy of Music

She is also a member of the Fund for Public Housing's Advisory Council.1

Personal

Teresa was born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where she continues to reside.1