Colleen Patricia Garrett

I believe meaningful communication builds the foundation for trust and confidence—both essential in helping clients plan their future. At Lightcap Financial, I bring a mission-driven approach and more than a decade of experience in strategic marketing and client engagement to support our commitment to guiding clients with clarity and care. 

My role focuses on connecting people and purpose. I help share our story, strengthen relationships, and expand our outreach across clients, partners, and the broader community. Before joining Lightcap Financial, I worked as a marketing consultant in San Diego, supporting real estate and mortgage professionals through brand strategy, digital and print marketing, and event-based outreach. Along the way, I learned that professional transitions can be deeply personal—challenging our sense of identity and purpose. Having navigated those changes myself, I bring empathy, creativity, and resilience to every project. 

My career began in international education as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cape Verde, followed by several years teaching English as a Second Language across multiple countries and U.S. states. Those experiences strengthened my adaptability and cross-cultural communication skills—qualities that continue to inform my work today. 

A San Diego native, I enjoy exploring local history, volunteering both locally and abroad, and spending time on the water snorkeling or sailing.

Education:

• 2024 - Google Certification in Digital Marketing & ECommerce

• 2010 - SIT Graduate Institute, Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

• 2001 - CSU, Chico, Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, dual minor in History & Cultural Studies