Vania R.

Vania R. is an experienced professional in entrepreneurship support, business consulting, and finance education. Current roles include serving as a Minority Entrepreneurs Advocate at Right to Start and a Bilingual Business Consultant at Mountain BizWorks, both positions focused on promoting equitable opportunities for Hispanic entrepreneurs. Previous roles include a Bilingual Business Lending Consultant at Carolina Small Business Development Fund, where Vania R. assisted entrepreneurs in acquiring capital, and Business Development Consultant at Prospera USA, empowering the Latin community in business development. An academic background includes a Doctorate in Political Economy of Development, along with extensive teaching experience in finance at various universities, particularly at Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla. Vania R. also co-founded and managed a small business and has held significant financial roles in large organizations such as PACCAR.