Starla Garcia

Starla Garcia is a doctoral student pursuing a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Development and Change Management at Colorado Technical University, where she maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA. She also holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management with a 4.0 GPA from Colorado Technical University and was selected for the prestigious Doctoral Advantage Program. Starla’s doctoral research focus centers on Organizational Development, Strategic Talent Management, and Human Resource Development (HRD) in the public sector, specifically evaluating the roles of transformational leadership and supervisory support in reducing voluntary turnover among operational and HR managers. Her academic foundational interests also encompass corporate capital structure and risk assessment in capital markets.

Professionally, Starla serves as a Senior Human Resource Generalist and Organizational Development professional with the State of New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department. A recipient of the 2026 Influential Women Recognition and certified in HR Compliance & Risk Management, she bridges advanced academic theory with practical workforce solutions. Her expertise spans strategic talent acquisition, pay equity analysis, retention program design, and agency-wide learning and development initiatives. Combining academic excellence with dedicated service, Starla remains committed to fostering inclusive, equitable, and growth-oriented organizational environments