Christina Garcia
@christinagarcia
Strategic, mission-driven executive specializing in portfolio, venture, and partnership leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic, mission-driven executive with 20+ years leading portfolio management, venture development, and strategic partnerships across healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. I evaluate opportunities through due diligence, market analysis, and financial modeling to guide initiatives from business case to commercialization.
As Foundation Director at Citrus College, I directed enterprise-wide strategy for a $15M foundation portfolio, oversaw annual operating budgets, led investment due diligence and risk management, and managed $375K in annual scholarships to remove financial barriers for students.
I have a track record of building high-performing teams and presenting complex business cases to executive leadership and boards, partnering with a 40-member board and senior leadership to drive growth, innovation, and long-term capital planning while maintaining 12+ years of clean external audits.
I am recognized for balancing risk management with aggressive growth targets, leading digital transitions and crisis response efforts, and securing six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments through disciplined stewardship and strategic engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founding Board Member
Foothill Impact Foundation
Jan 2025 - Present (10 months)
Provided launch support for community relations, financial empowerment, and career success initiatives; served on the board awarding scholarships and supporting high school financial literacy programming.
Foundation Director
Citrus College
Jan 2012 - Jan 2025 (13 years)
Directed enterprise strategy for a $15M foundation portfolio, managed $375K in annual scholarships, implemented KPIs and financial reporting, and maintained 12+ years of clean external audits while partnering with a 40-member board.
Community Volunteer / Board Member
MOMS Club of Glendora
Jan 2006 - Jan 2012 (6 years)
Provided governance and program oversight for community-based initiatives, built partnerships, and fostered engagement among local families.
Evaluated and managed a $2M+ donor portfolio, conducted due diligence and structured major gifts, and secured six- and seven-figure commitments to support mental health education and training.
Major Gifts Officer
Harvey Mudd College
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)
Cultivated alumni and entrepreneur partnerships, secured first-time contributions of $10K–$50K, and coordinated Presidential visits and regional engagement to strengthen stakeholder networks.
Oversaw annual campaigns and multi-million-dollar donor portfolios, managed relationships with 150+ foundations and HNW individuals, and developed financial reports that secured ongoing investment in academic and mental health initiatives.
Supported organizational stability during leadership transitions, stewarded key stakeholders, and developed grant tracking systems and reporting tools to improve transparency and growth forecasting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
1998 - 2000
Completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, focusing on graduate-level clinical training and psychological theory.
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
1986 - 1990
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with coursework across interdisciplinary liberal arts subjects.
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