Alma D. Gonzalez

Operations Manager | Business Consultant | Small Business Advocate | Community Leader

Currently serving as Operations Manager at Addie-tude Cultural Arts Center in Pleasantville, bringing decades of entrepreneurial experience and a passion for building stronger, more sustainable communities through the power of small business.

Ms. Alma specializes in guiding startups and small businesses—particularly those led by women, minorities, and immigrants—through every stage of development. As a SCORE-certified mentor and startup specialist, she helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into actionable business models with real-world impact.

📚 With an MBA in Entrepreneurship and a background in business administration, Ms. Alma combines academic insight with hands-on expertise to deliver clear, strategic guidance. She has supported ventures ranging from local brick-and-mortar shops to digital-first startups, helping them grow through sound planning, marketing, and branding.

Community-driven, Ms. Alma proudly serve in leadership with the Blooming Grove Chamber of Commerce, VFW Auxiliary, Toastmasters, and Leadership Ulster. Whether she's consulting, mentoring, or managing, her goal is simple: empower others to succeed and spark local economic growth.