Center for Engineering Diversity

Traci Thomas Navarro (she/her/hers) – Director
tracit@usc.edu

Hello from The Center for Engineering Diversity. My name is Traci and I am a staff member in CED.  I grew up in Dallas, Texas where I earned my bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Advertising at Southern Methodist and continued as an Assistant Director in the Undergraduate Admission office. Three years later, I made the move to Southern California and USC. In my time here, I’ve completed my master’s degree in Leadership from the Sol Price School of Public Policy and worked in Undergraduate Admission and advising before having the privilege of joining CED.

As an undergraduate, I was fortunate to have a work-study position in the Volunteer Office which was housed in the same space as the Women’s Resource Center and the Orientation Office. The supportive mentoring relationships I built with the staff helped me navigate the university which led to meaningful experiences with faculty, staff, and my peers as I developed as a person. CED has allowed me to work with my colleagues to offer the same guidance and support to Viterbi students.

Fun Facts: I enjoy being outdoors especially with my family. I like to bake.  I love the Dallas Cowboys. I recently completed the LA marathon which was my first marathon.