Kat Garcia

Kat Garcia has an extensive work experience in the fast-food industry. Kat started their career at Taco Bell in 2008, where they held various roles including Associate Manager of Brand Marketing, Brand Marketing Manager, and Senior Manager of Brand Marketing. In 2016, they became the Director of Brand Marketing - Strategy, Integration & Innovation at Taco Bell. In 2022, they joined El Pollo Loco, Inc. and served as the Senior Director of Brand Marketing before being promoted to Vice President of Marketing in May 2023.

Kat Garcia attended UC Santa Barbara from 1985 to 1989, specializing in Business/Managerial Economics. Kat then pursued a Master's Level degree in Horticultural Science at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.