Alicia Garcia
Program Manager
Local Conservation Corps.

First Job: “I worked at the farms when I was 12 years old.”

Birthplace: “Michoacan, Mexico.”

Years at FCEOC: 14 years.

Best advice ever received: “When I was sick, I was told ‘Just remember there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.’”

Favorite advice I give: “Hard work always pays off.”

Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: “Olive Garden. Love their salad.”

Proudest moment: “When I bought my house and my daughter graduated from high school.”

Greatest personal accomplishment: “Becoming a U.S. Citizen.”

Best vacation I’ve taken/dream vacation: “I would love to go to Europe and Hawaii.”

Favorite weekend activity: “Watch movies.”

Last good movie I saw: “The Incredibles with my children.”

Scariest experience: “When my daughter walked away from me at Sears when she was 3 years old!”

If I had a million dollars I would… “Buy me a new house, pay my brother and sister’s house and buy my mom a car.”

Favorite place to shop: “I shop at Mervyns the most.”

Favorite childhood memory: “Playing in the rain in Mexico.”

I admire… “My mom because although she doesn’t speak any English, she worked so hard to raise us. Also my dad because he quit smoking cold turkey all on his own and lost 100 lbs.”

Words that describe me best: “Positive attitude.”

I like to watch: “Law & Order. My 13 year old watches it with me.”

Favorite music or artist: “Los Bukis.”

In my spare time… “I watch T.V.”

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is… “Life’s too short and we should enjoy every moment.”