Jose Garcia is a Policy Associate who focuses on fiscal and budget reform. Prior to his work at ISLG, Jose served as a Project Manager at NYC's Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development, where he led economic analysis of NYC's Community Hiring program. Prior to working with the City, he was a fellow at the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute where he published research highlighting the challenges faced by minority-owned businesses. He initially began his career as a Communications Associate in the philanthropic sector, where he managed digital communications, community outreach, and statewide advocacy campaigns. Jose holds a Master of Public Policy from UCLA and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis.  Outside of work Jose enjoys his time hanging out with his puppy Evie, watching a film from the Criterion Collection, or grabbing a drink with friends.