Eddie Garcia, Vice President

Vice President Eddie Garcia Top of Page E-Mail Vice President Garcia Personal   Eddie García has worked in politics, business, education, and with community-based organizations for over two decades.  He is a native of San Jose's east side, and a graduate of Alum Rock Union School District schools, James Lick High School, and San Jose State University.  At SJSU, Eddie earned a place on the Dean's list in the History Department.   Eddie is married to Sandra Peralta, a Principal in the Alum Rock Union School District.  She is a graduate of Silver Creek High School and San Jose State University.  Eddie and Sandra have two daughters: Twelve-year-old Marisa and nine-year old Erica.   Professional   Eddie is the Vice President of Government Affairs for Comcast Cable Communications in the Bay Area.  He is responsible for developing Comcast’s government affairs initiatives and maintaining corporate communications with Members of Congress, State Legislators, and local elected officials who represent the Bay Area.  He is a member of the Comcast Executive Leadership Forum.   Prior to his career in the telecommunications industry, he was the legislative assistant to former San Jose Vice Mayor Blanca Alvarado, served as campaign manager for Alvarado’s successful election to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, subsequently worked as senior policy advisor to Alvarado at the Board of Supervisors, and served as a key advisor to Alvarado on political and community issues.  He continues to serve as an advisor to several elected officials throughout Santa Clara County.      Career Highlights   Politics/Government •   Sr. Policy Advisor – Santa Clara County Supervisor Blanca Alvarado, 2nd District     –1995-1997 •   Campaign Manager – Blanca Alvarado for CountySupervisor – 1996 •   Legislative Assistant – San Jose Vice Mayor Blanca Alvarado – 1993-1994   Business •   Director of Government Affairs, Comcast Cable Communications – SouthBay    - 2002-2006 •   Director of Government Affairs, AT&T Broadband – SouthBay – 1999-2002 •   Government Affairs Manager, Tele-Communications, Inc. – Silicon Valley        – 1997-1999   Education •   Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach – San Jose City College – 1989-1991 •   Head Boys’ Basketball Coach – James Lick High School – 1987-1989 •   Frosh-Soph Boys’ Basketball Coach – William C. Overfelt High School – 1986-1987 •   Boys’ Basketball Coach – Most Holy Trinity Parochial School – 1985-1986   Community Leadership •   Fellow, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, Class XVIII •   Chairman, Board of Directors – Mexican Heritage Plaza – 2001-Present    (selected Chairman in 2005) •   Board of Directors – History San Jose – 2001-Present •   Board of Advisors – City Year of Silicon Valley – 2003-Present •   Board of Directors – San Jose Sports Authority – 2005-Present •   Board Member, Silicon Valley Reads – 2006