LILIA GARCIA
Speech Language Pathology at Coral Way, Miami, FL

Director/Art Curator at Dynamo Art Cocowalk, Director/Curator at Hunter Gallery at the Mayfair, CEO at Lilia Garcia & Associates

Education Management

Dynamo Art Cocowalk - Coconut Grove since Nov 2012 - Director/Art Curator Hunter Gallery at the Mayfair - 2430 Mary St at the Mayfair Atrium, Coconutl Grove since Mar 2009 - Director/Curator Lilia Garcia & Associates since Jun 2008 - CEO Miami-Dade County Public Schools 1998 - 2008 - Administrative Director Miami-Dade County Public Schools Jul 1972 - Jun 2008 - Administrative Director M-DCPS 1987 - 2007 - Ad Dir

Nova Southeastern University 1987 - 1989
Specialist, Leadership and Administration Florida International University 1980 - 1982
MS, arts education University of Miami 1967 - 1971
BED, Visual Arts and Art Education

Arts Administration, Arts Education, Gallarist, Arts, Art, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grants, Galleries, Grant Writing, Fine Art, Event Planning, Painting, Photography, Teaching, Event Management, Writing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Graphic Design, Contemporary Art, Creative Problem Solving, Drawing, Promotions, Production, Research, Sculpture, Creative Direction, Publicity, Advertising, Film, Volunteer Management, Curriculum Development, Art Direction, Administration, Special Events, Facebook, Curating, Art Education, Leadership, Visual Arts, Curriculum Design, Nonprofits, Editing, Higher Education, Museums, Performing Arts, Social Networking

I have been fortunate to have been able to blend my interests, with my talents and my professional work. I am a visual artist and always try to create in what ever media is at my finger tips. I'm an avid reader and I'm interested in a wide selection of topics. Professionally, I am very interested in organizational development, strategic planning, data collecting, and fundraising strategies. I'm interested in professional networking opportunities which I avidly attend and appreciate meeting and getting to know people of all backgrounds and professions, Of course, for strictly personal enjoyment I love to attend art galleries, museums, theatre, jazz concerts and the symphony. There is little in the arts that I do not appreciate or thoroughly enjoy. And of course there is always travel when I can fit it in!

Under my tenure the district-wide arts programs have been recognized by the President’s Committee in the Arts, by the Kennedy Foundation, and the National Urban Partner’s Program in Education for its leadership in engaging community-partners. I'm proud to be the recipient of many awards; including the MAXIE Award for cultural contributions; the YOUNG WOMEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, for “Making a Difference in Miami”; the National Parents Magazine, “As They Grow Award” for contributions to arts education; the Pioneer Award, “In The Company of Women” for valuable contributions to the community; the “Outstanding Achievements in the Arts” AMBY Award; and the Theodore R. Gibson Memorial Fund Award for efforts to foster oneness among multi-ethnic communities. At the 2001 Women's Spectrum Awards, sponsored by the American Red Cross, I was the recipient of the J. M. McArthur Education Award. I also received the Women of Impact Award, and the Valor Award by the American Diabetes Association.

Administrative Director at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Education Management

Nova Southeastern University 1984 - 1984
Specialist, Leadership and Administration Florida International University 1980 - 1982
MS, Visual Art and Art Education University of Miami 1969 - 1973
BED, graphic design and arts education

Administrative Director at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Education Management

Nova Southeastern University 1984 - 1984
Specialist, Leadership and Administration Florida International University 1980 - 1982
MS, Visual Art and Art Education University of Miami 1969 - 1973
BED, graphic design and arts education

David R. Simon, M.D.,
Ophthalmic Technician South Florida Eye Associates
Ophthalmic Technician Juan P. Aguilar M.D - Miami, FL
Ophthalmic Technician Roberto Beraja M.D - Miami, FL
Ophthalmic Technician Dale G Davis M.D - Hialeah, FL
Office manager and Ophthalmic Technician Dade College Medical Campus - Miami, FL
Student David Kasner M.D - Coral Gables, FL
Ophthalmic Assistant Dade College Medical Campus - Miami, FL
Student Dade College North Campus - Miami, FL
Associate in Science

Financial Services