But this is not surprising, as she also
brings to her career the life values instilled
in her by her parents who migrated from
the Dominican Republic to New York
over 60 years ago. From giving back to
reinforcing the importance of a strong
work ethic, Garcia believes these values
have been the foundation of her journey.
“My mother worked full-time as a
medical technologist in a hospital in
Harlem for 37 years and my dad was an
entrepreneur,” she shares. “Throughout
the years, my dad was always steadfast
in his support of my mother’s career. Both
of their examples of leadership and
determination provided me with the
foundation I needed to be a confident,
independent leader.”
Garcia speaks three languages, is a
global leader, sits on numerous Boards
across the country, has run nine
marathons - and counting, all while
raising two children. And yet, she still feels
like she hasn’t even gotten started. “I
still feel like I have so much more to
accomplish in my life, including one day
becoming a CEO myself.”
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Yvonne Garcia. Cambridge, MA, 2018.
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