Major: Political Science
Hometown: Joliet, IL
Career Plans: Work in Higher Education/Student Affairs Administration

Dan Garcia has learned a few things about leadership at the University of Illinois Springfield. As a Student Ambassador in the Admissions Office, he’s one of the first faces future UIS students meet. Garcia has been amazed by the abundance of leadership opportunities at UIS and has tailored them to fit his interests. Thanks to his experience at UIS, he plans to pursue a career in higher education administration.