As we begin the spring semester, ECS has two personnel updates:

Yakima Melton | Director of Event and Conference Services
Yakima will join the Division of Student Affairs this March. She joins us from Arizona State University with more than 15 years of leadership experience in student union operations and a proven track record in managing complex facilities and large-scale events. Please join us in welcoming her to the UMBC community as she steps into this vital leadership role.

Kenny Darby | Assistant Director of Event Planning
Kenny joined the ECS team on February 9. He joins us from George Mason University with 8+ years of senior-level experience in venue operations. During his tenure, he successfully executed high-stakes events for the U.S. Supreme Court and the Department of Defense. In addition, Kenny was one of the co-founders and production manager for the Frederick Jazz Festival.

Please join us in welcoming Yakima and Kenny to their new roles as we look forward to a great semester ahead.