Ana Maria Rodriguez is a Business Advisor at FloridaMakes, collaborating with the South Florida Manufacturer’s Association. She initiated her career at the US Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency, where she dedicated 12 years. Subsequently, she transitioned to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, working initially with the Department of Agriculture and later with the Department of Commerce, focusing on new business development and international business.
Later in her career, Ana Maria shifted her focus to supply diversity, collaborating with major food retailers, including Ahold USA, Albertsons, SuperValu, and Wal-Mart, where she served as the Director of Supplier Diversity.
Following her departure from corporate America, she has dedicated the past 17 years to business development across various sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, and the service industry. Her specialization lies in assisting small and medium-sized businesses in expanding both domestically and internationally.