Carmen Garcia-Shushtari M.ed.

Carmen Garcia-Shushtari, M.Ed., currently serves as the Senior Marketing Manager at Bright Star Schools, overseeing all marketing channels and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms. Previous experience includes roles as Branded Content Editor and Contributing Writer at The Everymom, and as a Contributing Writer at Red Tricycle, focusing on content creation aimed at mothers and family activities. At UCLA, Carmen held several positions including Assistant Director of First Year Experience, where programs were directed for over 44,000 students, and served as an Undergraduate Academic Advisor. Early career experience includes teaching ESL at various institutions, notably as an ESL Adult School Educator, where over 500 adult students were taught, achieving a high pass rate in language proficiency exams. Carmen holds multiple degrees from UCLA and other institutions, showcasing a strong educational foundation in student affairs and language education.