Karla Gonzalez
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
Joined the Entrepreneurship Team in 2019
Karla Gonzalez is currently the Assistant Director of the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC) and the Program Lead for the OCIE SBDC Center for Contracting. She provides counseling and training services to businesses throughout the Inland Empire. Karla worked for more than five years with the Inland Empire Minority Business Enterprise, a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce where she counseled business owners on the managerial and technical aspects of expanding their businesses, as well as the importance of sound financial management. She has a successful track record in government procurement and job creation. Karla has over 10 years’ experience in business management, government certifications, business administration, project management, budget/accounting, customer service, event planning, strategic planning, and real estate. Karla holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Management along with a Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Redlands. Karla is fluent in English and Spanish.
Most Admired Entrepreneur:
Ramon Alvarez, Alvarez Motor Company (Riverside, CA) and Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World, Star of “The Profit”
CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship Faculty
| Faculty | Position / Areas of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Stull | Director of the School of Entrepreneurship, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship /IECE | |
| Alfonso Anaya | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Roberta Albano | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Stacey Allis | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Frank Almeida | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| AJ Beechko | Adjunct Professor of Law and Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Ezekiel Bonillas | Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Karla Gonzalez | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Peiyi Jia | Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Rachel Jimenez | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Anna Long-Ruboyianes | Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Mitch Morris | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneur in Residence | |
| Patrick Person | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Lisa Rios | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Johanna Smith | Professor of Theatre Education, Improvisation, Puppetry and Entrepreneurship | |