BETHZY GARCIA
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS)
Los Angeles,CA
1
Language
14
years of professional experience
Program and Grants Management Professional experienced in immigrant-serving initiatives within California State government and nonprofit sectors. Achieved enhanced program efficiency and compliance through effective administration, coordination, and data analysis. Focused on delivering valuable insights and optimizing processes to support program objectives.
Work History
Program Analyst
3 Years 2 Months- Led preparation of funding renewal applications for Immigration Services Funding (ISF), ensuring timely continuation of statewide funding.
- Develop, execute and oversee grant agreements and amendments, including scope of work and support evaluation and award processes.
- Manage assigned grants to ensure compliance with grant requirements, accurate reporting submission and timely completion of grant deliverables.
- Plan and facilitate webinars, quarterly meetings and reporting office hours to communicate actionable guidance on program’s goals and compliance.
- Served as primary point of contact for ISF Program Administrators, providing technical assistance and monitoring quarterly progress of service deliverables.
- Translated complex requirements into actionable guidance for stakeholders, addressing inquiries to facilitate consistent statewide implementation.
- Lead bi-weekly program meetings to discuss service provider’s needs, trends and technical assistance requests with the goal of creating and maintaining supporting resources including FAQs, reporting guidelines, workplans and progress trackers.
- Collect and review invoices, expense reports and budget modifications in collaboration with operations and finance teams to ensure timely payments and within budget.
- Review quarterly reports and develop analyses, technical-assistance materials, legislative reports, and stakeholder communications.
- Research and interpret Federal and State policy for grant requirements, and administrative guidance affecting immigration legal-services programs.
- Collaborate with legal, fiscal, executive, and program teams on policy implementation, grant oversight, reporting, and operational issues.
Co-Director of Education Equity
7 Years 1 Month- Organized logistical and administrative support for virtual and in-person fundraising events, including #Undocufest, enhancing community engagement and support for undocumented students.
- Coordinated and facilitated virtual panels and educational workshops with law schools and organizations, providing critical information on DACA, immigration updates, and access to higher education for undocumented students.
- Led scholarship committee through application, review, and award process for ten Bill Ong Hing Undocumented Student Scholarships, ensuring equitable access to resources for undocumented students.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and drive fundraising efforts.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach and support services.
Legal Services Program Manager & other positions
11 Years- Led the Students Legal Services Program and supervised staff across multiple offices; managed timecards, leave requests, reimbursements, and performance.
- Built and maintained relationships with colleges, universities and community partners to deliver outreach, community education, and legal services.
- Monitored staff adherence to data-collection and contract-reporting procedures; assisted with grant writing, funder reports, and presentations.
- Developed case-management protocols, operational tools and supervised legal staff participation in community presentations and legal screening events.
- Supported day-to-day program operations; facilitated bi-weekly meetings, monitored caseloads, created performance reports and conducted annual evaluations.
- Maintained program databases and sensitive records, ensuring accurate grant-performance reporting and effective program monitoring.
- Assisted in developing infrastructure for remote legal services, facilitating data collection and policy analysis for higher-education legal services.
- Performed immigration intakes to assess client eligibility for services. and legal screenings; prepared immigration matters while maintaining accurate records and case notes.
- Coordinated with accounting, administration, and human resources to support development and implementation of CHIRLA’s legal services department.
Education
Certificate - Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration
Certificate - Human Resources
M.A. - Educational Psychology
B.A. - Psychology
Skills
Grant Management
Compliance monitoring
Data analysis
Program evaluation
Data Governance
Legislative research
Technical assistance
Stakeholder engagement
Strategic planning
Excel
Adobe Acrobat
Compliance Training
Public presentations
Professional writing
Personal Information
Title: PROJECT MANAGEMENT | GRANTS ADMINISTRATION | IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Analyst
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS)
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Co-Director of Education Equity
Dreamer Fund (Volunteer)
01.2017 - 02.2024Read More
Legal Services Program Manager & other positions
COALITION FOR HUMANE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS (CHIRLA)
08.2012 - 08.2023Read More
UC Berkeley Extension
Certificate from Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration
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Loyola Marymount University
Certificate from Human Resources
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California State University, Northridge
M.A. from Educational Psychology
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California State University, Northridge
B.A. from Psychology
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