Naddia Cherre Palacios
Naddia Cherre Palacios, a graduate student from Saugus, California, is a master’s candidate in education and postsecondary administration and student affairs.
Regularly complimented for her professional and friendly manner by students, staff and faculty, Naddia makes a difference in the lives of those who use the Center for Women and Men. Her duties in the center include editing its newsletter Feminista!, which she developed and designed. Naddia is also organizing the 2nd annual Women's Leadership Retreat, which took place in January, and the Women’s Multicultural Luncheon, slated to take place in March.
After she completes her degree this spring, Naddia – a member of the Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) Network – plans to start a career in multicultural affairs. “USC has given me the necessary tools to approach situations with more patience and understanding,” she said.