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bridging science + creativity
JESSIE GARCIA
PHOTOGRAPHY

Where science meets sustainability, & strategy meets storytelling—

capturing impact through chemistry, innovation, &

the lens of a camera.

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the face

behind the camera

​I’m a chemist with a passion for innovation, sustainability, and the power of science to drive meaningful change! Beyond the chemistry lab and my global industry experience, I’ve discovered a deep passion for photography and storytelling. Capturing the natural beauty of the world through my perspective has been an exciting creative outlet that complements my scientific work. I’m so eager to share and grow my photography portfolio, using visual storytelling to highlight the intersection of people and our organic, everyday moments with my lens.

- Jessie Garcia, Ph.D.

Sustainability Strategist

I earned a BS in Chemistry and a minor in Education from Binghamton University, State University of New York. In the Fall of 2017, I joined the Williams lab at NC State University for my PhD studies in Chemistry and Molecular Biotechnology where I engineered biosynthetic pathways for natural product diversification. I have 3 years of chemical industry experience in various positions in enzymology, sustainability, and marketing. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my background and experiences in:

  • Molecular biology/enzyme engineering

  • Sustainability strategy

  • Regulatory

  • Science communication & outreach

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Leadership, Outreach & Volunteer

I'm passionate about giving back to my local community by promoting chemistry, education, and sustainability. Through various projects, I've worked to inspire others and demonstrate positive impact we can have together. From hosting community events to designing science exhibits, I strive to make a difference and encourage a love for science and sustainability in everyone.

2025 BASF Biofuels Summit

Organizer of Summit

Organized a Biofuels Summit with over 60 industry leaders at the BASF Center for Sustainable Agriculture to share insights on the role of climate-smart agriculture.

BASF Leopold Award

Organizer of NGO Panel

Hosted Sand County Foundation Award and panel discussion for nationally-recognized conservation landowners.

BASF Low Carbon Intensity Crops, FEW Conference

Conference Organizer

Organized Sustainability Team's booth for a Biofuels Conference in Minneapolis, MN where we highlighted digital services to track carbon intensity of crop production.

NC Food Bank Volunteer

Volunteer

Volunteer at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, helping to pack 24,000 meals in just 3 hours. 

GCSAA First Green Volunteer

Volunteer

Volunteer with First Green during an FFA State Leadership Conference. First Green is a is a program that pairs golf courses with local schools to provide STEAM learning opportunities for K-12 students. 

Latin American Employee Resource Group Chair Jessie Garcia

Organizer & Chair

I helped to initiate BASF San Diego's Latin American Employee Resource Group with the goal to attract, develop, promote, and retain Latino employees. 

Social Media Panel

Organizer

In collaboration with ACS Local Section, NC, I helped to organize a science communication and social media panel featuring Chemists in the greater RTP area. 

Stanley Whittingham Seminar

Organizer

I organized a seminar with 2019 Nobel Laureate, Dr. Stanley Whittingham, for the Chemistry Graduate Student Association with over 200 participants.

Jessie Garcia Chemistry Video

Creator

Developed a YouTube short course with NC State University Organic Chemistry Teaching Laboratories on the topic of bonding and hybridization. 

Synthetic antibiotics exhbit

Designer

In a 6-mo. collaboration with NC State College of Design, I helped create an interactive science exhibit for the public to build and test synthetic antibiotics. The exhibit was showcased in downtown Raleigh and the Smithsonian Museum in D.C.

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