Garret is from Boise, Idaho. He graduated Tau Beta Pi from the University of California at Los Angeles with a major in Bioengineering and a minor in Global Studies. During his time at UCLA, Garret taught an undergraduate level course entitled "AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa." His class explored topics such as the biochemistry of HIV, sex trafficking, and child soldiering. In addition, Garret served as President of the UCLA Biomedical Engineering Society, an organization that brings together students, faculty and staff of UCLA Bioengineering. He traveled to La Florida, Peru, on behalf of UCLA Habitat for Humanity, where he built homes for impoverished families. In addition, Garret served as a Quality Intern at Abbott Laboratories. He enhanced Abbott business practices through improved and expedited pharmaceutical quality control. Garret enjoys playing the viola, traveling, and hiking.