BELL 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit

Yvonne Gao is the Director of the ABASD Alliance Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and a full-time Business Advisor. Within the SBDC Network, Yvonne oversees strategic planning and leadership while offering no-cost consultations to small business owners and entrepreneurs, assisting them in starting, growing, and expanding their businesses. She provides technical assistance in areas such as new business startups, government contracting, and certifications. Yvonne also has an extensive background in events and marketing. A strong advocate for small businesses, she hosts monthly coffee networking events to support local entrepreneurs and provide a platform for them to connect and learn. Yvonne has been a part of the SBDC team for three years and holds an MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University.