Human Resources School District

TRACY SOUZA

Everett, WA **********@*******.*** 425-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic and solutions-focused Human Resources Executive with 20+ years in public education. Expert in classified staffing, labor relations, employee investigations, and HR compliance. Proven success building inclusive workplace cultures, guiding organizational change, and aligning HR operations with district-wide goals. Trusted advisor to leadership with a reputation for fairness, clarity, and collaboration.

CORE STRENGTHS

• Labor & Employee Relations

• Classified & Certificated Staffing

• Union Negotiations & Conflict Resolution

• DEI Strategy & Title IX Compliance

• Organizational Culture & Change Management

• Risk Mitigation & Crisis Response

• Investigations & Legal Compliance

• Strategic Workforce Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Student/Staff Well-Being

Marysville School District Aug 2021 – Present

• Directed health & wellness strategy during pandemic recovery.

• Led cross-departmental collaboration on mental health support systems.

• Managed COVID-19 protocols and risk communications.

• Served as Title IX Coordinator overseeing equity investigations.

Executive Director of Human Resources

Marysville School District Sept 2017 – Aug 2021

• Led HR operations for a 1,000+ employee school district.

• Served as Lead Negotiator for all bargaining units.

• Developed HR policies promoting diversity, equity, and fair hiring.

• Advised leadership on staff performance, conflict resolution, and compliance.

ECEAP Program Manager

Marysville School District Sept 2000 – Sept 2017

• Oversaw early learning programs and multimillion-dollar budgets.

• Supervised staff, coordinated family support services, and ensured program compliance.

• Expanded access to early education through strategic partnerships.

EDUCATION

B.A. in Human Services

Western Washington University June 1998

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