Cheri Garcia

For the past 10 years, Cheri Garcia has been a dedicated high school counselor in the East Bay, focusing her career on supporting underserved populations and those facing financial challenges. As the founder of the Echa Pa'lante scholarship, Cheri has created a vital resource to help her students afford higher education. She takes profound pride in inspiring and empowering the district's most promising and resilient youth, guiding them to overcome challenges and unlock their fullest potential.