Araseli Garcia is a second-generation San Francisco native and a graduate of City College of San Francisco, where she earned a degree in arts and humanities. Raised by her mother and immigrant grandparents in a family that valued resilience and care for others, she developed a strong sense of empathy and commitment to service that continues to guide her creative and professional pursuits.
Garcia is a visual artist whose primary medium is painting. For more than six years, she has operated a small business selling her artwork. Her practice explores spirituality, emotion, and intuition, and her work has been featured in several exhibitions, including the UCSF RISE Pediatric Department Art Gallery. Her work reflects a belief in art’s ability to foster connection and inspiration.
Garcia has worked with youth in bilingual STEAM programming and has contributed to community arts and education through the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, a San Francisco–based nonprofit organization. With academic coursework in neuroscience, she is interested in deepening her understanding of the field and exploring ways to bridge neuroscience and art in her work.
Outside of her creative and academic pursuits, Garcia enjoys running and fitness, activities that help her stay grounded, focused, and energized.