Tania
A. García,
M.P.A.
Tania A. García brings
more than 20 years of professional experience
in public health to her role
as Director of CSAP's Northeast CAPT. An experienced trainer and consultant,
Ms. García's areas of expertise include alcohol and other drugs
(AOD) and violence prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, and women's health promotion.
Her work in communities in the United States, South America and the Caribbean
has brought attention to AOD addiction, HIV/AIDS, and violence and its
impact on women, adolescents, and Latino migrant populations. As coordinator
of EDC's ongoing work for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),
Ms. García has demonstrated her cultural capacity and her ability
to manage materials development, knowledge application, and training activities
designed to serve a range of diverse communities. As associate center director
for EDC's Carlisle Center, Ms. García helped develop a comprehensive
model of assessment, planning, and evaluation of community-based programs.
Ms. García has also worked independently as a consultant for
government and community agencies on issues of leadership development
and cultural sensitivity. She was instrumental in the creation of the
Latino Health Institute and the Massachusetts Hispanic Health Council.
Ms. García's community-based advocacy on behalf of Latino health
and socioeconomic issues have earned her both local and national recognition.
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