Michael Garcia, B.A.

A*VISTA Cadre Project Director

Mr. Garcia comes to the NMFYC with several years of experience in the field of research and policy.  Michael attended the University of New Mexico where he earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science.  While attending UNM, Michael was an Intern in the office of New Mexico State Rep. Rick Miera.  This internship led Michael to future positions in the public service sector. Before coming to the NMFYC, he worked as an Intern in United States Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s Albuquerque and Washington D.C offices. While working in Sen. Bingaman’s offices, Michael worked on education issues that affected New Mexico and its youth.  This is when Michael became very interested in the field of Youth Development.  He began his career as a volunteer through Americorps VISTA at the NMFYC and served two terms as the Forum’s Policy & Research Analyst. Michael is now the Project Director of the A*VISTA Cadre Project.

Contact Michael Garcia via email at michael@nmforumforyouth.org