Alma Peralta

Alma V. Peralta is an international trade and investment professional with more than a decade of experience in international trade, economic development, business development, and cross-border engagement. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a bachelor’s degree in economics, with minors in Business Administration and Portuguese. She speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.

Throughout her career, Alma has developed and led international programs focused on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and cross-border economic opportunity. In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, she has supported women’s entrepreneurship initiatives connecting participants in the United States and Mexico. She also developed the STEM Leadership Club for Girls, a binational leadership initiative designed to introduce young women in Northern Sonora to STEM fields, leadership development, and educational and career opportunities.

Her work has also included the development and implementation of soft-landing and U.S. market-entry programs for Mexican companies seeking to expand into the United States. Through these initiatives, she has helped international businesses better understand the U.S. business environment and connect with economic development organizations, business resources, and potential partners.

Previously, Alma worked with the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she assisted businesses seeking to expand internationally by connecting them with resources, market opportunities, and strategies to strengthen their global competitiveness.