LMI 10 Year Magazine Bio

Catherine Garcia is a globally minded executive leader, humanitarian, ordained minister, and transformational speaker whose work is shaping leaders, empowering communities, and inspiring purpose-driven impact across nations. As Executive Pastor of Freedom Life Church in Texas, USA, Catherine serves alongside her husband in leading a thriving multicultural ministry committed to spiritual growth, leadership development, and community transformation. Recognized for her ability to bridge faith, leadership, and innovation, she is also a certified coach and speaker with the Maxwell Leadership Team and the founder of CO-GLOBAL Consulting, LLC — a leadership and strategy firm dedicated to helping organizations and leaders navigate growth, vision, and meaningful change with integrity and excellence. Catherine also serves as President of Freedom Ventures International (FVI), a global humanitarian nonprofit focused on empowering vulnerable populations through leadership training, education, and sustainable development initiatives. Through FVI, she has helped launch transformational empowerment hubs serving displaced women, children, and underserved communities in Africa and Southeast Asia. Her influence extends beyond ministry into civic and economic leadership. Catherine previously served as President of the Mission Economic Development Corporation and Chairwoman of the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, helping foster economic growth, strategic partnerships, and regional advancement. Known for her dynamic communication style, courageous leadership, and unwavering faith, Catherine Garcia continues to inspire leaders across nations to lead with vision, integrity, compassion, and purpose.