Nubia Garcia-Shinagawa

Nubia Garcia-Shinagawa, M.S., currently serves as the Grants Compliance Manager at Local First Arizona, overseeing compliance for a variety of grants. With extensive experience in the field, Nubia has held roles such as Parent Information Program Instructor for Families In Transition-AZ, where classes are conducted in Spanish for parents navigating family transitions. Previous positions include Research Unit Manager and Senior Planning & Research Analyst at the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, where Nubia managed policy analysis and provided statistical insights. Further experience includes roles at the Arizona Supreme Court as a Program Specialist and Specialist VI, focusing on statistical reporting and procedural improvements. Nubia has also worked as a Grant & Contract Financial Administrator at the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, as well as supporting community services at Valle del Sol and Childhelp. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University.