Priscilla T. Garcia
Chino
Summary
Equity-minded higher education professional committed to student success, belonging, and institutional transformation. Experienced in program development, student support services, strategic planning, culturally responsive evaluation, and cross-campus collaboration. Passionate about building systems that increase access and opportunity for historically underrepresented and marginalized student populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator, Project Rebound
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
01.2020 - Current
- Direct daily operations, strategic planning, and budget management for a student success program servicing underrepresented student populations, aligning initiatives with institutional goals for retention, engagement, and degree completion.
- Lead development of advising, transition, and academic engagement strategies that increased student persistence, belonging, and success through cross-divisional collaboration and evidence-based interventions.
- Manage cross-functional initiatives integrating Academic Affairs, Student Services, and community partnerships to improve student outcomes.
- Collaborate with Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, and Basic Needs to strengthen coordinated student support systems and enhance the student experience from entry through graduation.
- Develop and track KPIs and student success metrics using data to inform program improvements and institutional decision making.
- Conduct program evaluation and assessment to identify equity gaps and recommend targeted interventions.
- Supervised and developed staff and student employees while leading workshops, outreach initiatives, and student engagement programs focused on academic success, leadership development, and holistic student support.
Lead, Juvenile Justice Grant
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted research on carceral education policy and student success, applying findings to improve instructional content and support services.
- Integrated equity-focused and trauma-informed approaches into teaching, advising, and student engagement strategies.
- Co-developed curriculum and learning materials tailored to the needs of adult learners, currently and formerly incarcerated populations.
Program Coordinator, Dept. of Juvenile Justice Grant
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led a grant-funded initiative supporting college access and educational pathways for justice-involved youth through partnerships with probation departments, juvenile facilities, and university stakeholders.
- Developed and delivered college readiness, financial literacy, life skills, and career exploration curriculum using trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.
- Managed grant implementation, stakeholder engagement, assessment, reporting, and pathway development connecting youth to postsecondary education opportunities.
Education
Doctorate - Postsecondary Education and Community Colleges
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Masters - Social and Cultural Analysis of Education
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies with Minor in Sociology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Skills
- Program Development
- Cross-functional leadership
- Diversity Initiatives
- Program Design
- Training Facilitation
- Student Pathways
- Data Analysis and KPI Tracking
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management and Compliance
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Certification
- Coursera Project Management (In progress)
- Coursera Introduction to Probability and Data with R (In progress)
Committees
- Project Rebound Strategic Planning Subcommittee | Chair
- Project Rebound Executive Committee | Voting Member
- Campus Traditions and Signature Events Committee | Member
Conference Presentations
- CSU Student Success Network: Project Rebound Ally Training
- Humanities Beyond Bars Symposium CSU Bakersfield: Formerly Incarcerated Female Leadership in Higher Education and Project Rebound
- National Conference of Higher Education in Prison: Barriers of Formerly Incarcerated Female Leaders in Higher Education
Platforms
- Qualtrics
- Microsoft Suite
- Oracle: PeopleSoft
- Canvas
- Google Suite
- Canva
Gallup Strengths
- RELATOR - Built strong, trust-based relationships to enhance student engagement and collaboration.
- FUTURISTIC - Lead forward-thinking initiatives aligned with long-term student and program goals.
- STRATEGIC - Solved complex challenges by evaluating options and selecting effective solutions.
- MAXIMIZER - Elevated program and individual strengths to achieve peak performance.
- ACHIEVER - Delivered high-impact results through consistent execution and goal-driven focus.
Publications
Barragan, M., Escobar, M. D., Gonzalez, L., & Terriquez, P. (2023). Radically Rethinking Equity in Higher Education: Lessons from Project Rebound.
Professional Development
- Crucial Conversations Learning Series
- Advancing Racial Justice and Cultural Humility Learning Series
- Public Speaking Series
- Restorative Justice Series
Research
- Conduct qualitative case study research focused on institutional support systems, equity, and student success for adult learners.
- Utilize semi-structured interviews, thematic coding, and institutional analysis to examine barriers impacting underserved student populations.
- Develop and facilitate training modules supporting strategic planning, accountability, student engagement, and institutional effectiveness.
Timeline
Lead, Juvenile Justice Grant
01.2022 - 01.2024
Coordinator, Project Rebound
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
01.2020 - Current
Program Coordinator, Dept. of Juvenile Justice Grant
01.2020 - 01.2022
Doctorate - Postsecondary Education and Community Colleges
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Masters - Social and Cultural Analysis of Education
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies with Minor in Sociology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona