Rachel Garcia
About Rachel Garcia
Rachel Garcia serves as a Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in law and business, she specializes in strategic change management and stakeholder engagement.
Work at KPMG Australia
Rachel Garcia has been a key member of KPMG Australia since 2015. She initially served as Associate Director for nine years before her promotion to Director in 2018. In her role, she focuses on strategic change management and stakeholder engagement, particularly for large and complex transformation projects. Her extensive experience at KPMG has positioned her as a leader in facilitating trusted relationships with senior and executive stakeholders across various sectors, including Government, Health, and Bio/Medical Science.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Garcia holds multiple degrees that underpin her professional expertise. She earned a Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Sydney, where she studied Biochemistry and Anatomy from 1991 to 1996. She furthered her education with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the University of Technology, Sydney, completed between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Graduate School of Management from 2007 to 2009, and a Master of International and Community Development from Deakin University from 2009 to 2012.
Background
Before joining KPMG, Rachel Garcia worked at Litmus Group as a Managing Consultant from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at FB Rice as a Patent Attorney and Senior Associate from 1998 to 2010. Her diverse background in consulting and legal practice has contributed to her current focus on strategic change management and stakeholder engagement.
Community Involvement
Rachel Garcia recently took on the role of Secretary at the Coogee Surf Lifesaving Club. This appointment reflects her commitment to community involvement and service. Her engagement in community activities complements her professional endeavors and highlights her dedication to making a positive impact beyond her career.