RobLive Podcast: Andrew Garcia, Redemption, Leadership, and Legacy

In this powerful RobLive episode, host Robert invites Andrew Garcia—program manager at the Central Valley Latino Leadership Academy and Reedley Peacebuilding Initiative—into the brand new CMAC Studios in downtown Fresno. Andrew opens up about growing up in a gang-impacted household, finding his way through education, earning a 4.0 GPA, and eventually working with the City of Los Angeles to lead community violence prevention efforts. But it’s his decision to return to the Central Valley that turns this into more than just a story of success—it's a story of purpose. Learn how Andrew is using restorative justice, gang intervention, and strength-based mentorship to reach youth often left behind. Hear how one picture of his little brother changed the trajectory of his life and how he continues planting seeds of hope, even if he never gets to sit in their shade.