OFFICE OF ECONOMIC INITIATIVES WELCOMES
INTERNATIONAL TRADE SPECIALIST ALMA V. PERALTA
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The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives is pleased to announce the addition of Alma V. Peralta, MBA, to its team. Ms. Peralta is a dynamic leader who is moving Southern Arizona forward in the areas of international trade and economic development.
She also led two projects sponsored by the U.S. Department of State: The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, an international entrepreneur program, and STEM Leadership Club for Girls, a binational program for young women interested in STEM careers.
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Prior work experience includes her role as Director of Operations and International Relations for the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce where she engaged with the private and public sectors on both sides of the border to promote international trade between Latin America and Arizona.
“I’m excited to add Ms. Peralta to our team,” said Barbra Coffee, director of Economic Initiatives for the City of Tucson. “She will aid local businesses looking to gain access to international opportunities and will enhance our assistance to businesses wanting to establish operations in Tucson.”
In addition, Ms. Peralta has served the Southern Arizona community by leading efforts to build the next generation of leaders. She served as a facilitator of the Hispanic Leadership Institute in Tucson to promote the individual development of Hispanics, positioning them for increased participation in leadership roles across the region.
Ms. Peralta holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Arizona. She speaks four languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian—which will serve her well as she works to enhance the City’s strategy for international business development.
Ms. Peralta is a graduate of the Greater Tucson Leadership and the Hispanic Leadership Institute. In 2019, she attended the Global Youth Leadership Forum in Spain, an international young leader meeting for the analysis of world challenges. Ms. Peralta has also been recognized by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber and the Arizona Daily Star as a “40 Under 40” honoree.
About the Office of Economic Initiatives: The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives coordinates the City’s economic development programs for the purpose of attracting jobs and investment to the City of Tucson. It also offers local small business and entrepreneurial assistance and encourages workforce development in order to foster a long term sustainable and diverse local economy. For more information or to contact the Office of Economic Initiatives, visit ConnectTucson.com.
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