Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia is currently a Postbaccalaureate Biochemistry Researcher at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, having previously served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Lake Forest College, where research focused on Drosophila melanogaster genetics. Garcia's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Lake Forest College and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Utah Valley University. Experience as an Organic Chemistry Tutor, Peer Tutor, and Summer Research Scholar Intern at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science reflects strong communication and mentoring skills. Additionally, service roles in various organizations, including serving as President of the Multicultural Student Council and an Ambassador Manager at Utah Valley University, highlight a commitment to community outreach and support for underrepresented populations. Server roles at Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef and Seafood and Tucanos Brazilian Grill demonstrate effective customer service and training capabilities.