Debrah Garcia
CEO / Executive Director
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Debrah Garcia has been the Chief Executive Officer of L.I. Child and Family Development Services, Inc. [dba] Long Island Head Start since December 2004. As the CEO, she has directed and led Long Island Head Start into the bright spotlight where it sits today. Her vision to become the highest quality childcare and family support services organization on Long Island has allowed Long Island Head Start to make an impact in various communities throughout Suffolk County. Her leadership and determination has set forth the true definition of what it means to make a difference in the lives of at risk children and families across Long Island.
Ms. Garcia began her career with Long Island Head Start in 1983 as a classroom Teacher. She also takes great pride in her experience as a Head Start parent, which gave her valuable insight into the needs and challenges of Head Start families. In 1993, she was promoted and began her management career holding positions, which included Early Childhood Development Specialist, Education Supervisor and Director of Quality Assurance and Program Services.
For the past 27 years Debrah Garcia has dedicated her professional career to Long Island Head Start communities, advocating on behalf of those in need and providing direction and support through a variety of programs including health care, early childhood education, disabilities services, and professional development training to list a few. As an active advocate for high-quality childcare, Ms. Garcia has successfully collaborated with other non-profit organizations on Long Island in an effort to maximize services and enhance outcomes for preschool children and their families in local communities.
In addition to serving as the Chief Executive Officer for Long Island Head Start, Ms. Garcia is also a long-standing member of organizations such as the Suffolk Community Council, Early Childhood Direction Center, Long Island Association, National Association for the Education of Young Children, Suffolk County Department of Health Task Force Bureau for Children with Special Needs, Childcare Council of Suffolk, and numerous other organizations rooted in the commitment to enhance the quality of life for children and families. Ms. Garcia's determination to expand Head Start services on Long Island is evident in her networking initiatives and advocacy with the National and New York State Head Start Associations.
Debrah Garcia certainly knows the importance of community service and is dedicated to making quality changes for Long Island families. As a visionary, Ms. Garcia is grounded in her belief and signature slogan that "the Best Beginning is a Head Start!"
Ms. Garcia resides in Suffolk County, New York with her husband Antonio, and two sons, Armando and Anthony.
