Tomas Garza

Tomas Garza is a seasoned professional in student support and higher education services, currently serving as the Student Advising & Program Coordinator at Breakthrough Central Texas since December 2020, focusing on assisting first-generation high school students in Manor ISD with post-secondary education barriers. Previous roles include Success Coach at St. Edward's University, where Tomas provided academic advising to freshmen, and Financial Aid Officer at The University of Texas at Austin, delivering financial aid counseling to students. Additional experience encompasses captioning services at The University of Texas at San Antonio, admissions support at the University of the Incarnate Word, and various positions that involved resident assistance, marketing, and orientation leadership. Tomas holds a Master of Education in Student Services in Higher Education from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Texas at San Antonio.