Marissa Praxedes Garcia

Background

Garcia, Marissa Praxedes was born on June 18, 1944 in Manila. Daughter of Eduardo Juico and Isabel (Reyes) Praxedes. came to the United States, 1967.

Education

Bachelor in Nutrition, St. Scholastica's College, Manila, 1965; Master of Science in Allied Health Superior vena cava syndrome, U. North Florida, 1986.

Career

Clinical research dietitian, Clinical Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1968-1969; chief publication, Nutrition Foundation Philippines, Manila, 1969-1971; industrial dietitian, San Miguel Corporation Medical Clinic, Manila, 1971-1974; clinical dietitian, Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, Florida, 1974-1979; public health nutritionist I, Duval County Health Department, Jacksonville, 1979-1981; renal dialysis dietitian, Dialysis Cilnics, Inc., Jacksonville, 1981-1982; food service director, Community Psychiatric Center, Jacksonville, 1982-1984; dietetics patient care manager, Methodist Medical Center, Jacksonville, 1984-1989; nutrition coordinator eating disorders and new direction, Methodist Medical Center, Jacksonville, 1989-1990; president, owner, Nutrition Cons. Jacksonville, since 1989. Preceptor dietitian U. Florida, U. North Florida, Florida Community College, Am.Dietetic Autonomous System Networks, Chicago, since 1975.

Facilitator Eating Disorder Support Group, Jacksonville, 1989-1991.

Achievements

• Marissa Praxedes Garcia has been listed as a noteworthy Nutritionist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Dietetic Association (chairman since 1975), Florida Dietetic Association.

Interests

• Avocations: crewel, putt putt, reading, gardening, collecting stamps and coins.

Connections

Married Cesar Castro Garcia, March 16, 1974. Children: Cesar, Christopher.

Father:

Eduardo Juico Praxedes

Mother:

Isabel (Reyes) Praxedes

Spouse:

Cesar Castro Garcia

child:

Christopher Garcia

child:

Cesar Garcia