Art Garcia

Greater Los Angeles Area United States

Research Analyst

Education

As part of the SSG Research & Evaluation Unit, I conduct community-based participatory action research and empowerment evaluations in Los Angeles and surrounding counties. I utilize a mixed-methods approach, as well as CBPR and empowerment theory, to conduct needs assessments, evaluations, community research, make recommendations to clients and build community capacity and social capital. Below is a list of some of my current and most interesting projects: • Los Angeles Unified School District Wellness Plan - Conducting a health needs assessment of LAUSD students to strategically enhance current student health service facilities and wellness centers, & build new wellness centers (2014...