I am a cultural warrior that centers love, justice and community to connect, awaken and activate bold visions of a future rooted in liberation.

My Background

Marcela "Xela" Garcia is a Xicana artist, innovator and cultural warrior who currently serves as the Executive Director at Walker's Point Center for the Arts in Milwaukee, WI and in 2021 was elected to the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors. She earned her BA in English Literature with an emphasis in Creative Writing & Chicanx/Latinx Studies at UW-Madison. Xela is currently pursuing a MA Business: Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership at UW-Madison.

“Xela's commitment to equity in the arts and in the world at large is why we're especially proud to call her a creative partner and friend. And her bold vision for the future of WPCA inspired some of the best, bravest branding work we've ever done.”

I’d love to show you the transformative power of the arts.