Sergio Garcia

Oakland, CA – Sergio is a Bay Area-based legal and business leader with a deep passion for racial justice and equity. Sergio has served as a chief legal officer at public medical technology companies, where he managed corporate governance matters, intellectual property and litigation. Sergio has worked to advance racial justice and promote civil rights through pro bono legal work as well as dedicated service on nonprofit boards. Sergio has served in board leadership roles for legal advocacy organizations (MALDEF, Centro Legal) and policy-focused nonprofits (Public Advocates, Latino Policy & Politics Initiative, Alliance for Latinx Leadership & Policy) driving advocacy on critical public policy issues, including economic inequality, criminal justice, affordable housing and environmental justice. Sergio also serves as a Commissioner on the Oakland Police Commission. Sergio was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, and now lives in Oakland with his wife and dog. Sergio received his JD from Berkeley Law School and his BA, with honors, from Stanford University.