The Los Alamitos Unified School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Tatiana Garcia as the District’s new Director of Fiscal Services following a comprehensive selection process. At its June 9, 2026, Board of Education meeting, the Board officially welcomed Garcia to Team Los Al USD as she prepares to join the District in mid-June.
Garcia brings more than a decade of experience in school business operations and financial leadership, with an extensive background in budget development, accounting, payroll, benefits, purchasing, and systems support.
She currently serves as the Director of Budget and Accounting for Santa Ana Unified School District. She has previously held key business services positions with Huntington Beach Union High School District, Westminster School District, the Orange County Department of Education, and Huntington Beach City School District.
Throughout her career, Garcia has demonstrated a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Her experience includes hands-on work in payroll and benefits administration, as well as leadership oversight of budget, payroll, and purchasing functions. During her tenure at the Orange County Department of Education, she supported school districts throughout the county by providing expertise in financial, human resources, and payroll systems. At Huntington Beach Union High School District, she also led the implementation of digital payroll systems and forms to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Garcia recently completed the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Chief Business Official Mentor Program and holds the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) Chief Business Official Certification.
As Los Alamitos USD welcomes Garcia, the District also recognizes an important transition within its Business Services Department. As previously announced, Tim Golden will assume the role of Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, while longtime Director of Fiscal Services Elvia Schnur will retire in June after years of dedicated service to the District.