Chapin Hall

Citlalli Garcia is an Associate Researcher at Chapin Hall, working on an evaluation of a pilot program for young mothers in community college, as well as the development of a Theory of Change and evaluation protocols for a literacy program for Black and Brown youth in Chicago. Garcia’s work primarily involves literature synthesis, connecting with project partners, planning and implementation of data collection, and analysis. Her research and writing centers on qualitative methods utilized to ensure that the evaluation of programs examines the influence on participants and ensures thorough comprehension and effective change through their voices.

Some of her previous external projects include the evaluation of a high school Latino/a/x Studies course teachers and data collection and analysis of after-school art program for Latina/e middle school youth. As an undergraduate, Garcia engaged in research in a project that evaluated the level of preparedness graduate school programs provided for future school counselors to properly care for students with disabilities.

Garcia has a Master of Science in Language and Literacy and a B.S. in Learning and Education Studies with a concentration in Education Equality and Cultural Understanding and a minor in Latina Latino/x Studies, both from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.