Jessica Garcia, MS, serves as the Senior Program Specialist for the California Medicine Scholars Program. She earned her Bachelor’s in Human Geography with a concentration in Urban Studies from California State University, Long Beach. Subsequently, she pursued her Master’s degree in Counseling, specializing in Student Development and Higher Education, also at CSULB. Jessica has over nine years of experience in higher education, with a specific focus on fostering student success with a diverse student population.

Before taking on her current role, she worked as the Student Services Advisor within the EOPS/CARE Program at El Camino Community College, providing essential guidance and support to students coming from economically and educationally disadvantaged students. Her responsibilities included offering motivation, support services, and access to resources aimed at helping these students achieve their educational goals within the community college.

In addition to her role within the California Medicine Scholars Program, Jessica concurrently serves as an Adjunct Counselor at Barstow Community College. In this capacity, she offers counseling and support to students involved in the EOPS/CARE, NextUP, and CalWORKs programs. Her profound commitment to student success is deeply rooted in both her personal experiences and her extensive professional journey within four-year institutions and community colleges.