Drew Garcia

Drew Garcia is a Technical Training Manager at Puget Sound Energy since October 2022 and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University, teaching Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. Previously, Drew worked as a Research Analyst at JLL, providing interactive mapping solutions and insights on commercial real estate market trends. As a Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Kaart, Drew led a consulting team in developing business continuity plans and spatial analytic workflows. Early career experiences include roles as a Consultant at Republic Services, Sustainability Coordinator and Regulatory Compliance Specialist at PayPal, and Sustainability Leader at State Farm. Drew holds a Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems for Sustainable Management from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from Arizona State University, complemented by studies in Chinese Language and Literature at Sichuan University.