Flora J. Garcia

Flora J. Garcia is an accomplished professional in privacy, data protection, and compliance with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as the Director of Data Protection and Fraud Prevention at Albertsons Companies, Flora also holds a position as a founding nonprofit board member and Secretary of the Board of Directors for The Forte Group, which provides career assistance and advocacy for women in technology and infosec. Previously, Flora led global privacy initiatives at Wayfair and served as Senior Legal Leader and Chief Privacy Officer at McAfee, where Flora was integral in shaping privacy strategies. Flora's career includes notable roles at MUFG Union Bank, StandUp Privacy, and Time Inc., where Flora pioneered privacy and information security efforts. Flora earned a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and holds advanced degrees in journalism and computer science.