Tracy Skibins
Senior Director, Emergency Management and Global Safety and Security
Biography
As the Senior Director of Emergency Management and Global Safety & Security for the University of Notre Dame, Tracy Skibins leads the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the University’s overall preparedness and response to emergencies on campus and at Notre Dame's international locations. She serves as a member of the University Operations, Events, and Safety Division Leadership Team and the Notre Dame Police Department Senior Leadership Team.
Previously, Tracy worked under Mayor Pete Buttigieg as the Director of Code Enforcement for the City of South Bend, Indiana. In that role, she led her team in creating and implementing the Rental Safety Verification Program, which promoted the health and safety of residents living in rental properties throughout the community.
Before her work with the city, Tracy held various positions with the Notre Dame Police Department, including as the Captain of Crime Prevention and Outreach. In this role, she collaborated with faculty, staff, and students on safety measures, security audits, and practical exercises. She also served as a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) instructor, helping campus community members develop confidence and acquire personal defense skills.
Tracy has been a certified law enforcement officer for over 20 years, having served in various roles, including patrol, field training officer, and detective with the South Bend Police Department before joining the NDPD. She is also a U.S. Army reserve veteran, having served as a military police officer. Tracy holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University South Bend. Additionally, she serves on the St. Joseph County Emergency Management advisory board.