Karla Garcia Hernandez

Karla Garcia Hernandez has a diverse work experience spanning multiple organizations and roles. Beginning in 2018, they worked as a Department Assistant at the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Willamette University. Karla then became an Assistant Director for the Take a Break Program at the same university in 2018. In 2019, they assumed the role of Program Coordinator for the First Generation Book Drive at Willamette University. Additionally, Karla worked as a PUENTES Academic Support Program Assistant for Willamette Academy from 2019 to 2020. In 2020, they briefly worked as a Movement Building Organizer for NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon and as a Student Intern at the Marion County Juvenile Department. From 2020 to 2021, Karla served as an Academic Mentor for Willamette Academy and as a COVID Rent Relief Case Processor for Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency from 2021 to 2022. Following that, they worked as a Client Coordinator at Immigration Counseling Service until mid-2022. Currently, Karla holds the position of Legal Assistant at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization. Their responsibilities in this role include providing legal support and assistance. Karla's work experience demonstrates their commitment to assisting and advocating for marginalized communities, particularly in the legal and social services fields.

Karla Garcia Hernandez pursued their education at Willamette University from 2017 to 2021. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Policy, Law, and Ethics.