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Richard Garcia
President at RJA Management Services
Dr. Richard Garcia is the President of RJA Management Services, a human resource management consulting firm founded in 1982 and headquartered in Arcadia, California.12 He has extensive experience and education in the field of public administration and human resources management.
Education and Achievements
Dr. Garcia holds impressive academic credentials:
- Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Southern California
- Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California
- Master's degree in Urban Studies from Occidental College
- Bachelor's degree from California State University Long Beach2
He has received several notable awards and fellowships, including the Yale University National Urban Fellowship and the NASPAA/NaCo Research Fellowship.2 His doctoral dissertation, titled "A Study of Sick Time Usage By White Collar Employees In The Public Sector," was nominated for Outstanding Dissertation in 1982 at the University of Southern California.2
Professional Experience
Dr. Garcia brings over 30 years of progressively responsible experience in:
- Human resources management
- City management
- Management consulting
- Organizational development2
He has provided services to a diverse range of organizations, including corporations, municipalities, universities, utilities, and special districts.2 Dr. Garcia is also known for facilitating strategic planning, team building, and workforce diversity workshops for executives, managers, and elected officials.2
Academic Involvement
In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Garcia serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy, where he teaches graduate courses in Human Resources Management.2
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Garcia is actively involved in several professional organizations:
- International Personnel Management Association
- International City Managers Association
- American Society for Public Administration2
He has also held leadership positions, such as past Vice-President of Programs for the Southern California Personnel Managers Association (1990-91).2
