Traci A. Patton, MSM, is a Contracting professional with NASA, recently appointed as an Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR) at NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI).

Traci began her NASA career in 2017 at the Glenn Research Center (GRC) in Cleveland, Ohio, where she served as a Procurement Administrator supporting the Technical Information, Administrative, and Logistics Services II (TIALS II) contract. Demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication, she transitioned from contractor to civil servant in 2020, assuming the role of Contracting Officer. In that capacity, she managed a diverse portfolio of contracts, including firm-fixed price, cost-type, and utilities contracts. Most recently, she served as Training Coordinator across five NASA Research Centers, broadening her impact across the Agency.

Traci holds a Master of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
Beyond her professional achievements, Traci is driven by a passion for continuous learning and a genuine commitment to helping others thrive. She is a proud mother to Gaige M. Patton and the middle child of a close-knit family of three sisters who remain her greatest personal support. She approaches both her career and life with gratitude and an unwavering positive outlook.