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Portrait of Denise J. Garcia

Garcia, Denise J.

Deputy AdministratorDepartment of Transportation (MassDOT)

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2005
  • Years in Current Position 22
  • Job Description Responsible for overseeing all of the Aeronautics planning functions for the Executive Office of Transportation Planning. Develops and recommends capital spending plans for public use airports, the State Airport System and environmental projects funded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Maintains a liaison with federal, state, regional and local planning/environmental agencies. Responsible for monitoring the spending of state and federal funds against approved capital spending authorization.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth 12/17/1956
  • Place of Birth Boston
  • Marital Status Divorced
  • Children 1

Education & Career

  • Education
    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (BS, Professional Aeronautics, '94)
    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (MAS, Aviation Aerospace Management, '97).
  • Previous Employment
    • Communications Specialist/Noise Abatement Specialist, Aviation Department, Massachusetts Port Authority
  • Organizations
    • Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA)
    • Women in Aviation International (WIAI)
    • Ninety Nines
    • Blackbird Association