Dr. Elba Garcia Biography
Dr. Garcia has also held membership in Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, Chambers of Commerce and other community organizations throughout Dallas, Irving, Grand Prairie and Cockrell Hill.
| Birthplace | Mexico City | |
| Education | DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1990 DO, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, 1984 |
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| Family | Married with two sons | |
| Career | Dallas County Commissioner, District 4, since 2010 Dallas City Councilperson, District 1, 2001-2009 (Elected Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem by her peers) Dentist, with private practice since 1998 Former assistant professor at Baylor College of Dentistry |
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| Positions as County Commissioner | Chair, Dallas County Criminal Justice Advisory Board Chair, DWI Task Force Chair, Public Employee Benefits Cooperative Chair of the County Facilities Committee Board Member, North Texas Behavioral Health Authority Board Member, Public Employee Benefits Cooperative Board Member, Prostitute Diversion Initiative Alternate, Regional Transportation Committee |
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| Other Public Service Positions | Former Board Member, Dallas Convention Visitors Bureau Former Board Member, Dallas Zoological Society Advisory Board Member, New Friends New Life Advisory Board member, Methodist Dallas Medical Center |
