Beatriz Garcia
About Beatriz Garcia
Beatriz Garcia serves as the Deputy Country Program Director at Solidarity Center in Mexico City, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in Political Science from Stanford University, she has over 15 years of experience as a national trainer with the Gamaliel National Network and has held various leadership roles in organizing and civic engagement.
Work at Solidarity Center
Beatriz Garcia has served as the Deputy Country Program Director at Solidarity Center since 2021. In this role, she operates from Mexico City, Mexico, overseeing various initiatives aimed at strengthening labor rights and supporting workers' movements. Her responsibilities include program development and implementation, focusing on enhancing the capacity of local organizations and labor unions.
Education and Expertise
Beatriz Garcia earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Comparative Ethnic Studies from Stanford University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in social justice issues, community organizing, and political advocacy, which she applies in her professional endeavors.
Background
Beatriz Garcia was born in California's Central Coast and raised in both Oxnard, California, and Guanajuato, Mexico. This bicultural upbringing has shaped her understanding of diverse communities and their challenges. She is proudly bilingual, which enhances her ability to communicate and engage effectively with various groups.
Professional Experience
Before her current role, Beatriz Garcia held several significant positions. She worked as the Lead Internal Organizer for the Janitorial Division at SEIU-USWW from 2015 to 2016 in San Diego, California. She also served as the Director of Organizing and Civic Engagement at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she was the Executive Director of Gamaliel of California from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on community organizing and civic engagement.
Achievements in Community Organizing
Beatriz Garcia has extensive experience in training grassroots leaders, having served as a national trainer with the Gamaliel National Network for over 15 years. She has successfully designed and implemented various organizing campaigns, including worker organizing, community issue campaigns, and voter mobilization strategies. Her work has mobilized hundreds of Spanish-speaking immigrant leaders in California and Nevada, advocating for immigration reform and protections.