About SDC

We assist businesses looking to obtain their diverse certifications at the state or federal levels, and we also work with corporations seeking to implement or revise their supplier diversity programs.

Who We Are

Our Team of Experts

At Supplier Diversity Consultants (SDC), our accomplished team brings comprehensive expertise in all facets of supplier diversity. From procurement processes to the development and implementation of robust supplier diversity programs, we are dedicated to empowering businesses and organizations to achieve measurable success.

Maria Gonzalez

Founder & Principal | Fractional Partner

Maria is the founder and managing partner of M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants (M&A SDC). She is known as a dedicated consultant with over 20 years of experience in the public sector. She shares a broad range of knowledge and expertise to create compliant supplier diversity programs for M&A SDC clients. She also strongly advocates for the Small Minority and Woman-Owned business community.

Gustavo Garcia

Social Media Manager

Gustavo Garcia manages M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants’ social media presence, helping support consistent messaging, brand visibility, and community engagement across digital platforms. He brings a strong background in quality assurance, data analysis, process improvement, and team management, along with keen attention to detail. Gustavo is Microsoft Office certified, trained in Software Quality Assurance Engineering, and bilingual in English and Spanish.

William (Bill) Funk

Procurement Consultant

Bill is an independent procurement consultant focusing on support for large and small businesses interested in public sector procurement. Bill’s unwavering guidance and dedication to his clients is a testament to his experience and knowledge in both the private and public sectors. His familiarity with business operations is derived from his 35 years of analytical proficiency, sales, marketing, and product management experiences in the private sector combined with 18 years in procurement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Operational Services Division (OSD).

Lisa Westgate

Founder & Principal
Global ESG, Procurement, and Supplier Diversity Partner

Lisa Westgate is the Founder and Principal of LNWestgate, LLC, a renowned expert in the fields of pro- curement and supplier diversity. With over 25 years of industry experience, Lisa has demonstrated her expertise through various progressive roles in procurement, customer success, and operational functions within both public and private sectors.