Crystal Garcia, Msw, Ppsc
About Crystal Garcia, Msw, Ppsc
Crystal Garcia, MSW, PPSC, serves as the Compassionate Systems Program Coordinator at the National Center for Youth Law, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in education and mental health, with previous roles at various organizations including Seneca Family of Agencies and SRI International.
Work at National Center For Youth Law
Crystal Garcia serves as the Compassionate Systems Program Coordinator at the National Center for Youth Law. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing programs aimed at improving youth services and support systems. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the well-being of young individuals in need.
Previous Experience in Mental Health and Education
Before her current role, Crystal Garcia worked in various capacities within the mental health and education sectors. She was a School-Based Mental Health Clinician at Seneca Family of Agencies for 11 months in 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as an Education Research Analyst at SRI International from 2014 to 2018, contributing to educational development projects. Her experience also includes roles as a School Social Worker Intern in the Sunnyvale School District and as a Learning & Evaluation Program Associate at PIVOTAL.
Educational Background
Crystal Garcia holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from UC Berkeley. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work from San Jose State University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from De Anza College.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Crystal Garcia began her career with various roles that included community service and educational support. She worked as a Site Coordinator for Reading Partners, an AmeriCorps Member, from 2013 to 2014. She also served as a College Advisor at UC Berkeley as an AmeriCorps Member from 2012 to 2013. These positions provided her with foundational experience in educational support and community engagement.