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Daniel Kang, Director of Transportation
A prior Marine with a BA in history from CSULA and MBA from Mount St Mary’s University. Work experience in several industries; aviation, commercial satellites, civil affairs, logistics and transportation. Prior clients include Starbucks and Cardinal Health.
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Deborah Duarte, Deputy Director of Transportation
Ms. Duarte has twenty-six years in the School Bus industry and is dedicated to ensuring a safe, effective, responsive, and efficient transport service to the staff and the students. She has served as a school bus driver, Assistant Area Bus Supervisor, Area Bus Supervisor, and a Regional Transportation Manager. She graduated from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) with a Bachelor’s in Public Sector Management with a focus on Management and Leadership, and is currently applying to CSUN’s Masters of Public Administration program.
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Tamara Belnavis, Regional Transportation Manager
Region B
☏: (213) 745-1100
✉: tamara.belnavis@lausd.net
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Michael Clark, Regional Transportation Manager
Region E
☏: (818) 982-0425
✉: michael.clark@lausd.netMichael Clark is the Regional Transportation Manager in Region E. He oversees routes that support schools in Local Districts Northeast, Northwest, West, and Central.
Mr. Clark’s career in the school bus industry spans 36 years, with over 34 of those years as a dedicated employee of LAUSD. He has served in multiple capacities as a Driver, Assistant Area Bus Supervisor, Area Bus Supervisor, Regional Transportation Planner, and Regional Transportation Manager.
Mr. Clark is a product of LAUSD and takes great pride in supporting the students of LAUSD attain academic success.
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Ana Patricia Diego, Fiscal Services Manager
Accounting
☏: (213) 580-2910
✉: anapatricia.diego@lausd.net
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David Mendoza, Transportation Services Manager
Safety and Training Center
☏: (213) 580-2903
✉: david.t.mendoza@lausd.net
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Timothy Bishop, TRC Supervisor
Transportation Routing Center (TRC)
☏: (213) 580-2940
✉: timothy.bishop@lausd.net