Tiffany Argento
Director of People and Culture Operations
Tiffany Argento brings more than 15 years of experience in leadership, employee relations and human resources in both the public and private sector. As the Director of People and Culture Operations, she oversees an office responsible for providing service and support to the agency’s most valuable asset - its people. Focus areas and core functions of the office include recruitment and talent management, organizational and employee development, benefits, payroll administration, employee relations, DEIA and EEO, leave management, procurement, and building operations.
Prior to her role as Director, she served as the Employee Relations and Human Resources lead where she was responsible for creating and delivering policies and practices to develop - and maintain - positive working relationships between the Chancellor’s Office and its people while working closely with unions and employee representatives. Prior to joining the Chancellor’s Office in 2016, she served as a manager of administration and procurement at Costco Wholesale for over 9 years.
Director Argento is a Sacramento native who is the first in her family to attend college. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration specializing in Management of Human Resources and Organizational Behavior from Sacramento State University. She also earned her associates degree from Sacramento City College where she began her higher education journey. In 2019, she achieved the designation of California Government HR Certified Professional (GC-HRCP) and in 2023, she received her Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential (SHRM-SCP).
