Terrie Garcia, PhD, RN, NC-BC

Terrie Garcia
Terrie Garcia, PhD, RN, NC-BCMarquette University

Straz Hall, 420H

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-3822

Director of Inclusive Excellence and Student Success, Clinical Associate Professor

Project BEYOND-2 Director

Education

  • ADN, San Antonio College
  • BS, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
  • MEd, Carroll University
  • PhD, Marquette University, College of Nursing

Courses Taught

  • NURS 1001: Nursing in the Jesuit Tradition
  • HEAL 8010:  Health Equity and Disparity

Research Interests

Dr. Garcia's program of research centers on advancing health and educational equity through the examination of social, cultural, and environmental influences on health behaviors, student success, and workforce diversity in nursing. Using qualitative inquiry and community-engaged approaches, she examines the lived experiences of underrepresented populations to identify strategies that improve health outcomes, educational access, belonging, retention, and success.

Professional Affiliations

  • Greater Milwaukee National Association of Hispanic Nurses
  • International Association of Latina Nurse Faculty/Nurse Leader
  • National Association of Hispanic Nurses
  • Sigma Theta Tau International
  • Wisconsin Center for Nursing

Specialization

Nursing Student Engagement, Retention, and Success

Certifications

Nurse Coach Board Certified (NC-BC)

Publications

Link to Marquette University E-Publications - Garcia

Honors and Awards

2024    Marquette University Change Maker Award
2021    American Association of Colleges of Nursing Leadership Diversity Institute 
2021    Marquette University Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Staff Award
2012    Marquette University Golden Roses Award 
2010    Phi Kappa Phi Induction 
2008    Sigma Theta Tau–Delta Gamma Chapter At-Large, Induction as Community Leader 
2006    Aurora Health Care ‘Star’ for Exceptional Employee 
2004    Aurora Leadership Academy 

Funding

2023-2024: (Co-PI: Garcia, J.T., Pena, S., Frenn, F.) "Improving Health Equity through Community Partnerships," 2022: Health Equity Innovations Fund. AARP Future of Nursing Campaign for Action.
2022: (Co-PI Garcia, J.T., Ong, L.Z., Mainella, A.K., Callender, K., Muglia, K.A., Bekhet, A.) "Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training to Promote Psychological Wellness and Competency of Pre-Service Health Professionals." Marquette University Explorer Challenge.
2021-2025: (Co-PI: Garcia, J.T., VandeVusse, L.) "Marquette: Building Nursing Diversity to Promote Equitable Communities." Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), Nursing Workforce Diversity.
2020-2022: (Co-PI: Garcia, J.T., VandeVusse, L., Barnes, S.) "Marquette University/Nursing Workforce -Eldercare Enhancement." HRSA, Nursing Workforce Diversity.
2020-2025: (Co-PI: Garcia, J.T., Vandevusse, L.) "Marquette Nurse: Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students." HRSA, Bureau of Health Workforce.