IRASEMA O. GARCIA is an independent contractor focusing on evaluation and community research, training and organizational development and policy change. With over 10 years of experience as a trainer and curriculum developer, Irasema's focus has been devoted to leadership, life skills and diversity education. She understands the non-profit sector where she has served communities within mentoring, service learning and life skill development programs. Irasema has a Masters degree in Public Administration with emphasis in Organizational Development and City Planning and earned her undergraduate Bachelors in Social Sciences with minors in Ethnic Studies and Psychology.