Stella Garcia

Stella Garcia is a dedicated Child Care and Early Years Planning & Projects Specialist at the City of Ottawa, with a tenure beginning in September 2014. In this role, Stella leads the Equity, Policy, and Legislation unit at Children's Services, focusing on the implementation of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system and conducting policy analysis at various governmental levels. Previous positions include Strategic Program & Project Specialist, where Stella developed a Collaborative Workforce Strategy, and other project management roles that involved legislative coordination and community initiatives. Stella's extensive experience in diverse organizations such as Service Canada, HRSDC, and the Embassy of Mexico underscores a strong background in program management and analysis. Educational credentials include a Business Administration degree from Tec de Monterrey and a certificate in Indigenous studies from the University of Alberta.