Trina Paden
Georgia Institute of Technology
Seasoned operations and program management leader driving clarity, structure, and momentum across high-impact work.
About Trina Paden
Trina Francis-Paden is a seasoned operations and program management professional with more than 20 years of experience driving operational excellence and strategic growth across complex organizational environments.
At Georgia Tech, she serves as Program and Operations Manager, Sr., supporting multidisciplinary initiatives that bridge academic, clinical, and research functions. Her work helps bring clarity, structure, and momentum to mission-critical efforts.
Trina is known for leading large-scale projects with precision and strategic insight, strengthening operational systems, engaging stakeholders effectively, and advancing process improvements that improve efficiency and outcomes.
Areas of Impact
Program Management
Leading initiatives with structure, accountability, and consistent execution.
Operational Strategy
Supporting strategic growth through better systems, planning, and operational alignment.
Process Improvement
Implementing improvements that enhance efficiency, structure, and outcomes.
Project Execution
Driving large-scale initiatives forward with precision and strong delivery discipline.
Stakeholder Engagement
Aligning cross-functional teams and partners around shared priorities and outcomes.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Bridging academic, clinical, and research functions to keep complex work moving.
Supporting Georgia Tech’s Pediatric Innovation Ecosystem
Strategic Initiatives
Supporting complex multidisciplinary work that advances pediatric innovation priorities.
Operations & Program Delivery
Bringing structure, coordination, and momentum to mission-critical work.
Academic, Clinical & Research Alignment
Connecting stakeholders, functions, and systems across the innovation ecosystem.