With several years of experience in the field of German-American business relations, Theresa Bellermann helps German companies achieve individual business goals and design more innovative products and processes. She organizes Innovation Camps and other programs for German companies in Silicon Valley and helps them connect to world-leading experts in tech and entrepreneurship to foster innovation. As part of the Innovation Solutions team of GACC West  she develops and hosts custom-tailored programs for SMEs, executives and institutions to build bridges between Europe and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Prior to her position at GACC West, Theresa Bellermann worked at the San Francisco office of Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), the economic development agency of Germany. At GTAI she supported export promotion as well as recruited and advised foreign investors. Moreover she brings along experiences in the field of marketing and research. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Cultural and Social Anthropology, and a Master Degree in History from the University of Muenster, Germany.