Melissa Garza

Dr. Melissa Garza joined the Charles Butt Foundation in September 2023 as a Senior Research Associate of the Learning and Impact team. Before this role, Dr. Garza held positions in research, evaluation, teaching, advising, and admissions across K-12 and post-secondary public and private institutions in the state of Texas and Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Dr. Garza’s expertise focuses on mixed methodologies, and her research interests center on education in U.S. – Mexico border spaces, multilingual learning, and literacy. Her work has been showcased at both international and national conferences, as well as in esteemed academic journals. Through her innovative research and dedication to these vital areas, Dr. Garza continues to contribute significantly to the field and inspire positive change in public education.