Justine Garcia Mpa

Justine Garcia, MPA has extensive work experience in public administration and management. Justine currently holds the position of Deputy Director of Engineering Services at the City of Rancho Cucamonga, where they have been working since 2018. Justine previously served in the role of Interim Deputy Director of Engineering Services. Within this role, Justine demonstrated strong project management skills and coordinated the city's first intersection mural project, which involved multiple departments and partners.

Prior to their current position, Justine worked as a Management Analyst II at the City of Rancho Cucamonga's City Manager's Office from 2018 to 2020. In this role, they led organizational projects, assisted with special event coordination, and provided project management support.

In addition to their municipal work experience, Justine also served as a Region 4 Board Member at the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) from 2018 to 2020.

Before joining the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Justine gained valuable experience at the City of Glendora and the City of Covina. At the City of Glendora, they worked as a Transportation Programs Analyst from 2014 to 2017, managing various transportation programs and projects, grant writing and coordination, and promoting transit initiatives within the community. At the City of Covina, Justine held multiple roles, including Management Analyst, Administrative Technician, and Account Clerk, where they gained experience in transportation operations, budget monitoring, contract management, and general administrative duties.

Overall, Justine Garcia, MPA has a well-rounded background in public administration and management, with a focus on transportation and project management.

Justine Garcia, MPA, holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of La Verne, which was obtained between 2018 and 2020. Prior to this, they completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California from 2005 to 2009, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Policy, Planning, and Development. In addition to their formal education, Justine has pursued additional certifications, including the Municipal Financial Management Program from Muniservices, LLC and Transit and Paratransit Management from the University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business. The specific dates of when Justine obtained their certifications are not provided.