Ricardo Garcia

Ricardo Garcia, serves as a Trainer at UCLA's Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs (ISAP), facilitating evidence-based trainings across the Pacific Southwest region (HHS Region 9, covering AZ, CA, HI, NV, and the six U.S. Affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions). He delivers specialized training on modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Contingency Management. His expertise in training and curriculum development supports ISAP's mission to develop and evaluate new approaches for the treatment of substance use disorders and move empirically supported treatments into mainstream practice. With extensive experience as an instructional designer and training facilitator, Ricardo brings a wealth of expertise in creating engaging and effective learning experiences for healthcare professionals.