Bethany Garcia grew up in a low-income household and was part of the Upward Bound program in high school, which helped her become the first in her family to obtain a college degree.

Bethany started at Tarrant County College before transferring to the University of Texas at Arlington, where she completed her bachelor’s degree in International Business with a focus in Spanish. Her background is primarily in education, having worked at TCC and UTA as an administrator.

Bethany enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She is always happy to help others achieve their goals and looks forward to continuing her work in higher education.