Advisor Directory

A network of business experts

Washington SBDC business advisors provide professional, no-cost, confidential assistance to business owners and managers in just about any industry and at any stage of business development. All of our advisors have years of experience in business management and hold university degrees in business administration. Most have been small business owners themselves.

SBDC advising is by appointment only and is available both in person and via online platforms such as Zoom.

This directory contains biography information for each advisor.

Additional specialties:

SBDC International Trade Certified Business Advisors are NASBITE Certified Global Business Professionals and have additional experience, mentoring and professional development in the area of international trade.

SBDC Technology Certified Business Advisors have additional course work and experience in high technology disciplines.

  • Aziz Makhani

    Aziz Makhani

  • Ellie He

    Ellie He

  • Giselle Saguid

    Giselle Saguid

  • Jerry Petrick

    Jerry Petrick

  • Joyce Oswald

    Joyce Oswald

  • Juan Garcia

    Juan Garcia

  • Kirk Duncan

    Kirk Duncan

  • Lew Blakeney

    Lew Blakeney

  • Liz Jamieson

    Liz Jamieson

  • Maria Peña

    Maria Peña

  • Melissa Tanno

    Melissa Tanno

  • Phon Sivongxay

    Phon Sivongxay

  • Rich Shockley

    Rich Shockley

  • Ron Nielsen

    Ron Nielsen

  • Shawn Palmer

    Shawn Palmer