Clara Garcia

Clara has been active in the social services field for the past 21 years in the areas of mental health counseling and drug treatment, gang intervention/prevention programs, and has spent the past 9 years serving people in the disability community by promoting inclusion, advocating, and educating. Clara has created and implemented inclusive programs for children with special needs and their typical peers, including summer camp, play dates, and community outings. What stands out most about Clara is the special relationships she builds with families. Because of her genuine interest in families, they turn to her for advocacy, share important family matters, and, best of all, invite her to gatherings where there is always good food.