Who We Are

At GARCIA, we help nonprofits, local leaders, and changemakers tell their stories with heart, honesty and impact. Rooted in Sarasota and Bradenton, our firm offers full-service communications — from press engagement and digital strategy to branding and board training — all grounded in values of inclusivity, trust and community.

About Our Founder
Francis M. García Fernández is a multilingual strategist with experience in public relations, advocacy and public policy. He has led successful campaigns for nonprofits, political causes and community initiatives, raising funds, shaping narratives and expanding reach. His work includes advancing programs with the Boxser Diversity Initiative, managing communications at Parenting Matters and supporting Spanish-language media outreach for the U.S. House Democratic Caucus.

Fluent in English, Spanish and French, García is an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute and the U.S. State Department’s Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program.

At GARCIA, these experiences drive our mission to elevate voices, strengthen communities and move people to action.

Photo by Martha Stewart.

Francis Garcia

Domenica Valencia

Wesley Walther

Videography Specialist
Domenica Valencia is a third-year computer science student at New College of Florida with experience in visual media, video production and software development. She currently serves as visual media specialist with the Boxser Diversity Initiative and previously interned with the Cross College Alliance, producing video highlights to showcase student experiences.
Passionate about technology and storytelling, Domenica has developed projects such as a Python-based photo organizer application that integrates AI for image recognition.
She brings strong skills in video editing, interviewing and programming, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
B.S. in computer science candidate, New College of Florida
Certifications: Increasing Learner Engagement (LinkedIn), Research with Vulnerable Populations (LinkedIn), Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro (Certiport), Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop (Certiport)
Photographer & Creative Strategist
Wesley Walther is a Sarasota-based photographer and creative strategist with expertise in fashion, editorial and brand storytelling.
As the founder of Wesley Walther Photography, he has collaborated with over 250 clients, producing campaigns that seamlessly merge artistic vision with business strategy.
A graduate of the University of South Florida in integrated public relations and advertising, Wesley brings a unique blend of visual artistry, marketing insight and leadership to every project.
B.S. in integrated public relations and advertising, University of South Florida
Founder & CEO
Francis Garcia is a multilingual strategist with experience in public relations, advocacy and public policy. He has led successful campaigns for nonprofits, political causes and community initiatives, raising funds, shaping narratives and expanding reach. His work includes advancing programs with the Boxser Diversity Initiative, managing communications at Parenting Matters and supporting Spanish-language media outreach for the U.S. House Democratic Caucus.
Fluent in English, Spanish and French, García is an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute and the U.S. State Department’s Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program.
B.A. in international affairs, The George Washington University

Intern at GARCIA

We offer a paid internship program in marketing and communications for each academic term:

FALL, SPRING & SUMMER

Interns are invited to high-profile events, introduced to influential mentors via paid lunches, and supported professionally throughout the program to find your dream job.