Medalin Garcia
Organizations
Delta Area Civic Organization (DACO)
Location
Elsa, Texas
Biography
Medalin Garcia grew up in the Edcouch-Elsa area and remained here until she enlisted in the Air Force due to the fear she felt in her home life.After leaving the Air Force in 1988, Garcia returned home to find that many of her friends were involved in local politics. This inspired Garcia to help with their campaigns and elections. became involved in politics . Medalin considers herself an organizer and has strived to involve the community in election processes by building political education.
Audio Clips
Interviewed by Cristina Salinas on March 3, 2023 in Elsa, Texas
Garcia describes what life was like for her after leaving the Air Force and how she became politically involved.
Garcia describes how organizers took care of each other’s families and how the culture of the community was present in organizing spaces.
Digital Archive
Uniformed Air Force Portrait of Medalin Garcia in the 1980s.
Logo for Hidalgo County Housing Authority where Garcia worked.