Tatiana Navas
Administrative Assistant III
Biography
Originally from El Salvador, Tatiana moved to New Orleans at the age of 14, and her experience as an immigrant has deeply shaped her commitment to supporting others, particularly within immigrant communities. Prior to joining the Stone Center, she worked as a Legal Assistant and Paralegal at Catholic Charities, where she supported immigration cases on a pro bono basis. In this role, she worked closely with clients—many of them children who crossed the border on their own or were trying to reunite with family members—helping guide them through the legal process. She also served as a Spanish-English interpreter, helping families feel heard and understood during challenging situations. Tatiana is passionate about service and community engagement, and she stays involved by volunteering through her church and nonprofit animal shelters.
Additional Info
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates logistics for all Events in which the Stone Center is the primary sponsor, including but not limited to scheduling, travel, catering, set-up and takedown.
- Manages the Greenleaf Conference Room schedule, booking process, and maintenance.
- Answers the main phone line, directs calls to appropriate party and/or takes messages.
- Serves as primary contact with walk-in visitors, including faculty and students.
- Receives all emails directed to the departmental email account rtsclas@tulane.edu.
- Manages the Stone Center listservs.
- Solicits information for the Stone Center Faculty List in collaboration with Stone Center administrative staff.
- Collects financial forms such as W-9s, Direct Deposit forms, and emails/letters of invitation for events sponsored by the Stone Center for Latin American Studies.
- Works with the Assistant Director of Administration to processes reimbursements, make payments, and ensure funds reach their respective parties.
- Submits orders for supplies, equipment, and payments through Tulane’s eProcurement systems.
Languages
- Spanish
