Jesus G. Garcia
About Jesus G. Garcia
Jesus G. Garcia is a Management Analyst II specializing in Government Relations at Metrolink, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Criminology from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.
Current Role at Metrolink Trains
Jesus G. Garcia serves as a Management Analyst II in Government Relations at Metrolink, a position he has held since 2018. His responsibilities include analyzing policies and providing insights to support government relations initiatives. He works at the Metrolink office located at 900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
Previous Experience at Metrolink
Before his current role, Garcia worked at Metrolink as an Administrative Management Specialist in the Office of the CEO from 2016 to 2018. He also completed a six-month internship in External Affairs at Metrolink in 2016. His experience at Metrolink provided him with a strong foundation in organizational operations and external communications.
Education and Academic Background
Garcia earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine, from 2012 to 2016. He also studied Criminology, Law, and Society at UC Irvine, achieving another Bachelor’s Degree during the same period. He later obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Southern California's Sol Price School of Public Policy, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021.
Internship Experience
Garcia has a diverse internship background, including a role as a Congressional Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015. He also interned at Los Angeles Metro in various capacities, including as a Policy Intern and Operations Intern from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Department of Sociology at UC Irvine in 2016.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
During his time at UC Irvine, Garcia served as a Student Supervisor for UCI Transportation from 2013 to 2016. This role involved overseeing student operations and contributing to transportation initiatives on campus. His early career experiences laid the groundwork for his current analytical and management roles.