Kaydee Garcia
KAYDEE GARCIA (she/her) is a third-year UCLA Jackie Robinson Scholar studying Psychology, Political Science, and Chicano Studies, with interests in public policy, community advocacy, and social impact. As an incoming Mobilization Fellow, Kaydee is committed to advancing equity and expanding access to educational, social, and economic resources for underserved and marginalized communities.
This past summer, Kaydee interned with Edison International’s philanthropy department, where she studied scholarship programs and identified opportunities to strengthen outreach to rural and underserved communities. She also engaged with grantees and participated in community events across Southern California, gaining insight into corporate giving and social responsibility. Previously, Kaydee worked with UCLA’s Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement Office, connecting Los Angeles students with higher education resources. She currently serves as a Peer Learning Facilitator through UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program.
At UCLA, she serves as a director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Office of the Internal Vice President and as a Community Service/External Engagement Chair for Corazon de UCLA and Afro-Latinx Club de UCLA. Raised in East Los Angeles, Kaydee’s commitment to systemic change is rooted in her experiences growing up in a working-class community and her passion for community-centered solutions.
