Who's New

Brianna Miller, Office of Strategic Management office chief

Brianna Miller is the new office chief for the Office of Strategic Management within the Headquarters Division of Risk and Strategic Management.

Brianna has more than 14 years of experience working for the state. Since June 2022, Brianna has served as the strategic planning manager for the Division of Equipment where, among other duties, she led the development and maintenance of the division’s strategic plans.

She previously worked for the Department of Consumer Affairs, serving in several capacities. She was the board and bureau relations manager, serving as a liaison between the department’s Executive Office, Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, and the various board and executive leaders of the department’s boards and bureaus. She also served as program manager of the Landscape Architects Technical Committee (a regulatory committee under the purview of the California Architects Board) and as a strategic planner and facilitator for the department’s boards and bureaus.

Brianna holds a master’s degree in industrial/organizational Psychology from San Jose State University and a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of California, Davis.

Brianna is a proud mother of two young daughters (ages 1 and 4) and the “parent” of two rescue dogs. In those rare moments of “me time,” Brianna enjoys baking, reading, dipping her toe into the world of gardening, and going out for a meal with her husband.

Tarod Miller, administrative analyst for External Affairs

Tarod Miller is Headquarters’ new administrative analyst for External Affairs.

Tarod grew up in Anderson, spending copious amounts of time fishing, camping and hiking through the wilderness. After moving to Sacramento for school, he graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a degree in new media design.

Tarod started his career with Caltrans and the state as a staff services analyst with the Director’s Office.

Outside of work, his hobbies include snowboarding, and anything crafts-related from painting to sculpting. In his spare time, Tarod builds video games and assets for various game-design teams.

In addition, he works with a small game studio to assist with developing their projects. 

At home, he houses an assortment of pets: a cat named Cleo, a snake named Lyn, and a tarantula named Dancer. 

Michael Navarro, District 6 director

Michael Navarro is the new District 6 director. He joined District 6 in 2000 serving in various capacities. For the past five years Michael has served as the District 6 deputy director for planning, local assistance and environmental analysis, overseeing a wide range of multi-modal programs and initiatives.

 Throughout Michael’s 25-year career, he has successfully developed and maintained strong relationships with district partners and stakeholders, including Metropolitan Planning Organizations, local agencies and numerous communities. Michael is passionate about working collaboratively with partners to identify multimodal transportation options that meet the needs of our communities.

Michael has played an influential role in District 6 in identifying and implementing strategies for the State Route 99 corridor and in prioritizing transportation enhancements that benefit underserved communities.

 Michael graduated from California State University of Fresno where he received his bachelor of science degree. Prior to joining Caltrans, Michael began his career in planning with the County of Fresno.

Outside of work Michael enjoys traveling to the Central Coast and attending baseball and football games with his wife, Serena. He is the father to two adult children (Micaela and Sean) and his “furry kids” Kendall and Hank.

Michael is extremely excited for this opportunity and to be able to continue to work with an amazing team of transportation professionals.