VIVIAN SHIMOYAMA

• Recognized internationally for her advocacy work on behalf of small businesses and women-entrepreneurs, serving as a U.S. delegate to top conferences around the world, including Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women and the Economy Summit.

• The Regional Executive Director of the Southern California Regional Center for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) – and initiative that helps entrepreneurs with practical business education, access to capital and business support services.

• Has been an advisor to top tier companies and organizations such as the Union Bank of California, Southern California Edison, University of Southern California, IBM, Citicorp, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Springboard Enterprises (a national non-profit that has raised over $6.2 billion in venture funding for women led companies).

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