John Garcia III
Strive Together
Austin, TX USA
"May your pathways be filled with purpose."
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John's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
Counseling
Arizona State University
Doctorate
Education Leadership
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I started at community college to save money, then transferred to Arizona State University and graduated debt-free with a business degree.
2.
My first jobs at Intel and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab taught me business skills, but I realized I wanted work that felt more meaningful.
3.
Helping students explore their futures inspired me to leave business behind and earn a master’s in counseling psychology.
4.
As a school counselor, I saw students carrying invisible barriers, and I wanted to help build systems that gave them more opportunity.
5.
I stepped into education policy and workforce systems work so I could help more students prepare for college, careers, and life.
6.
Working with the U.S. Department of Education during COVID-19 showed me how policy decisions can shape opportunities for millions of people.
7.
I now work as the executive director of the Pathways Impact Fund at Strive Together, where I help create career pathways for students.
