Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia is the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Social Sustainable Systems (CESOSS), a non-profit organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.14 He has been leading CESOSS since its establishment in March 2010.2

Garcia has an extensive background in community development, education, and research. Some key aspects of his career and expertise include:

Professional Experience

• Senior Program Manager at El Centro de la Raza3
• Program Coordinator at the Latin American and Iberian Institute, University of New Mexico (1999-2006)2
• Senior Program Manager at the Iberoamerican Science Technology and Education Consortium, University of New Mexico (2006-2010)2

Education and Research

Garcia is involved in various research initiatives and educational programs:

• He manages the Cultivando Nuestro Futuro Leadership Institute, which teaches young people about identity, culture, history, water policy, and advocacy1
• His areas of expertise include the Aztec calendar and cosmic movements1
• He has been involved in organizing international meetings of indigenous timekeepers to discuss traditional knowledge and calendars2

Community Involvement

Garcia is deeply committed to community development and sustainability:

• He is interested in developing social sustainable systems, human networks, and strategic alliances3
• As the Director of CESOSS, he is responsible for strategic planning, network building, research, and education2
• He has supported various community organizations in organizational development, strategic planning, and capacity building2

International Collaboration

Garcia has been involved in numerous international initiatives:

• Founder of the Red de Investigación Comunitaria (RIDECO), supporting indigenous women and their communities in Mexico2
• Coordinator for the creation of the Indigenous International Council of the Eagle and the Condor2
• Advisor to academic groups from Mexico and Spain on ritual practices and their relationship with the supernatural world and disease2

Through his work at CESOSS and various other roles, Jorge Garcia has demonstrated a strong commitment to social sustainability, indigenous knowledge, and community development.