Kimberly Dobson Garcia

Kimberly Dobson Garcia joined Options for Learning as the subsidized division coordinator in 1997, and proceeded to work for the CEO on special projects, such as quality initiatives, capacity building, grant expansion, and starting the agency’s communication department. She then managed projects for the CFO before her promotion to vice president of strategic initiatives.

Prior to joining Options for Learning, she administered the Resource and Referral Program, Child Care Initiative Project, and respite child care contract in Santa Barbara.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the UC Santa Barbara, with early childhood education coursework from Santa Barbara City College, and has a certificate in personal financial planning from the UCLA.