Marlena Garcia

Marlena Garcia is the current Executive Director at ParentsCAN. Marlena has over 20 years of experience in customer service and management. Marlena spent three years as a Customer Service Representative at Nationwide Insurance before being promoted to Branch Manager at Bank of America. In 2004, they left the corporate world to become a Parent Advocate at Matrix Parent Network, where they helped parents navigate the special education system. Marlena joined ParentsCAN in December 2005 and has been working to expand its reach and impact ever since.

Marlena Garcia holds a Master's degree in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs from San Francisco State University. Marlena also has a Bachelor of Science in International Business/Spanish from Saint Mary's College of California and a Child Development certificate from Napa Valley College.

Some direct reports include Chris Roth - Development Director, Shelly Hanan - Community Engagement Director, and Martinique Querner - Operations Director.