Maria Gonzalez, Founder and Managing Principal at M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants (M&A SDC), has been appointed as a member of the Bristol Community College Board of Trustees.
Gonzalez earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Massachusetts Boston and her master's degree in criminal justice from Boston University.
Maria Gonzalez is a trailblazer in the field of supplier diversity with more than 20 years of public sector experience. Maria specializes in designing and implementing compliant supplier diversity programs that
empower women-owned enterprises, small businesses and the BIPOC business community. She has also previously held roles in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Operational Services Division, the Office of Access and Opportunity and the Supplier Diversity Office. In addition to leading M&A SDC, Maria serves her community as a Certified SCORE Business Counselor, Vice Chair of the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce and an active contributor to the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Advisory Committee. She resides in Taunton, Mass.
Bristol Community College’s Board of Trustees is made up of regional business and community leaders who work tirelessly to ensure
the college’s institutional initiatives remain at the highest level of quality.
Bristol Community College is grounded in core values centered on student success
and lifelong learning. For 60 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for
education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.
The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate,
or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs,
English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners
at all stages. Bristol’s Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader
in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.
Bristol’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility,
offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore
wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college
prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement
opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.
As one of the largest employers in the region, Bristol is committed to fostering
an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages,
abilities, and lifestyles.
