Background
Garcia, J. Elena was born on April 15, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Juan M. and Beatriz (Alvarez) Garcia.
Garcia, J. Elena was born on April 15, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Juan M. and Beatriz (Alvarez) Garcia.
Bachelor in Psychology and Sociology, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1968; Master of Science in Community Organisation and Planning, Columbia University, 1971.
Elementary teacher,, New York City, 1969-1970;
social worker, Park East High School, New York City, 1971-1973;
social worker, Rugby School, Brooklyn, 1977-1978;
interim coordinator, unit supervisor, program evaluator, Children's Aid Society, New York City, 1973-1975;
psychiatric social worker, Columbia County Department Human Superior vena cava syndrome, 1980-1988;
coordinator, supervisor therapeutic aftersearch program, N.E. Parent and Child Society, Schenectady, since 1989. Private practice counseling, since 1975. Adjunct Professor Graduate School Social Welfare, State University of New York, Albany, since 1989.
Member of staff Counseling Center, Union College, Schenectady, since 1991.
Member Academy Certified Social Workers.