In this series, we proudly highlight members of the FNPA Board who go above and beyond in their commitment to preserving South Florida’s natural spaces and championing the mission of our national parks. Their leadership, passion, and ongoing service play a vital role in protecting these important places
Eddie Garza is the CEO of the Mexican American Council (MAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering farmworker youth and families in South Florida through arts and education. Under Eddie’s leadership, MAC offers a range of impactful programs that uplift and inspire the community. These include College and Career Prep, an after-school program for high school students that enhances academic development and prepares them for higher education success; The Homestead-Miami Mariachi Conservancy, an after-school music program for children in grades K–8 that is recognized as Florida’s premier mariachi music school; and the Family Empowerment Program (FEP), which provides parents with the tools and knowledge to support their children’s growth through dedicated parenting workshops.
Through the work of the Mexican American Council, Eddie Garza and his team continue to create transformative opportunities for youth and families, fostering education, cultural pride, and community empowerment.
In an interview with FNPA’s Marketing Coordinator, Steven Parnelle, Eddie expresses his thoughts on being a FNPA board member.
“I love building new levels and new generations of stewardship, new generations of conservationists, and really breaking down the barriers of what it means to be in nature; and allow young people to explore this beautiful world we have”
Click here to watch a short clip of our Interview with Eddie Garza!
Thank you, Eddie for all the great work you do and for playing an important role in advocating for our south Florida national parks! Your work not only strengthen South Florida’s communities but also helps cultivate a new generation of leaders and environmental stewards who will carry forward the mission of protecting our natural resources.
