LatinoJustice PRLDEF
John Garcia has a diverse work experience in the field of communications and journalism. John has held positions such as Director of Communications and Community Engagement at LatinoJustice PRLDEF, where they manage all communications and community engagement activities. At New York University, they worked as a full-time faculty member in the Journalism department. John also served as the VP of Stations, Interactive at NBC News. Additionally, they have worked for various publications, including Correspondent Magazine, where they were a feature writer, and they authored a book for Walker Publishing Company, Inc. titled "HISPANIC PUBLISHING, A SUCCESS STORY." Earlier in their career, they worked as a staff writer for the New York Daily News, New York Bureau Chief for Vista Magazine, and a staff writer for Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. John began their career as a staff writer for the Miami Herald Media Company.
John Garcia does not have a specific start or end year for their education at the University of Miami and Hunter College. It is unclear if they completed a degree or the field of study they pursued.
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LatinoJustice PRLDEF
LatinoJustice works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, by empowering our community and by fostering leadership through advocacy and education. We accomplish our mission by focusing our work around the following pillars: Immigrants Rights | Economic Justice | Voting Rights | Criminal Justice Reform | Leadership Development We use Impact Litigation, Pipeline Education Programs, and Community Engagement & Advocacy as strategies to execute our work: Our impact litigation cases have helped Latinos access educational, employment and housing opportunities, as well as voting rights. Our legal work has also defended Latinos against unlawful law enforcement tactics and hate crimes. Our pipeline education programs provide Latino students with access and resources to pursue a law degree and other higher education that paves the way for professional success and community leadership. Our community engagement and advocacy initiatives ensure that Latinos participate in daily civil life - such as elevating their voices on issues that matter, such as voting, workers's rights, immigrants rights and criminal justice reform. In sum, to be active members and leaders in their communities. LatinoJustice PRLDEF has served tens of thousand of US citizens, immigrants, and non-Latinos whose rights are protected by the precedents set and behaviors modified through the litigation, advocacy, and legal education outreach of our organization.