Community as a Campus Team

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Monica Lozada

Associate Director - Community as a Campus Education Initiative

Monica Lozada is a dedicated education and community advocate with a strong commitment to youth and family empowerment in Humboldt Park and beyond. She began her career in 2018 with the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, working in collaboration with Chicago Public Schools as a Home Safety Checker. At the same time, she supported the Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) initiative at Yates School, laying the foundation for her long-term involvement in community-based education efforts.

As the Community as a Campus Education Initiative evolved, Monica transitioned into a key role as an Outreach Coordinator. Her leadership and vision led her to also run the Youth Supports Program in Humboldt Park, further strengthening local support systems for students and families. She currently serves as the Associate Director of the Community as a Campus Education Initiative, where she continues to lead with impact.

Marvin Garcia

Executive Director

Marvin Garcia is the Director of the Humboldt Park “Community as a Campus” Education Initiative and the Chair of the East Humboldt Park Community Action Council of CPS.
He coordinates resources for CAAC member schools feeding into Roberto Clemente Community Academy and collaborates with community nonprofits to provide wraparound services for children and families.

Marvin’s extensive experience includes 13 years as director of the professional development arm of the Alternative Schools Network of Chicago and 17 years as director of the Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School. He served 14 years as a Board of Trustees member at Northeastern Illinois University, and has held positions on the National Latino Education Research and Policy Board, the Aspira INC. Board, and the Puerto Rican Agenda of Humboldt Park Chicago.

A recipient of the Chicago Community Trust “Community Service Fellow” award in 2000, Marvin holds two master’s degrees in Adult Education and Educational Leadership from National-Louis University and Northeastern Illinois University. He is a long-time resident of Humboldt Park, Chicago, living in the Paseo Boricua district.

Community as a Campus Team

Monica Lozada

Associate Director - Community as a Campus Education Initiative

Marvin Garcia

Executive Director

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