Nominee – Israel Garcia

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Master of Science in Social Work; concentration in Public Policy and Administration; May 2005

CITY COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, June 1999

Current Employment

Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care
Senior Public Health Analyst

Professional Organization(s)

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE; 01/13 – PRESENT
(MEMBER) HRSA HISPANIC EMPLOYMENT WORKGROUP; 2013 – PRESENT
(MEMBER) SURGEON GENERAL’S HISPANIC OFFICERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; 2013 – PRESENT
(MEMBER) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS; 09/05 – 07/09

Past Offices Held

ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, NEW YORK; 01/07 – 08/08 (EXECUTIVE BOARD TREASURER)

MEXICAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK; 06/07 – 06/08
(EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT)

Goals and Objectives to Accomplish if Elected

To serve our communities by promoting career opportunities for Hispanic Professionals in the Federal Government.