Dr. Norma García

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Biography

Norma P. García is an award-winning attorney and public policy expert with over 25 years of experience. She worked as a Senior Attorney for Consumers Union (now Consumer Reports), where she advocated extensively before state and federal legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and courts to secure protections for millions of consumers. As the principal lobbyist for the organization, she played a crucial role in the passage of multiple anti-predatory lending bills, including California's Homeowner Bill of Rights. Additionally, she led advocacy efforts to end racial and economic discrimination in auto and homeowners' insurance markets. Ms. García has also served as the Policy Counsel and Director of Advocacy at the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA), a nonprofit organization focused on building equity and promoting Latino prosperity in San Francisco's Mission District. At MEDA, she directed key legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusion and social justice in culturally diverse communities, while driving greater access to affordable housing, healthcare, education, workforce training, and small business development.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.