Position Title
Events Coordinator
WHAT I DO
Yannelli Mejia is an Events Coordinator for Ceremonies & Special Events at UC Davis. She supports the planning and execution of university events, including commencement ceremonies and smaller campus programs throughout the year. In her role, she works closely with the Director of Ceremonies & Special Events to manage logistics, track timelines, coordinate ticketing, and support ambassador training.
MORE ABOUT ME
Yannelli Mejia is a higher education professional with a strong background in event coordination, student programming, and logistical operations. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Counseling from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis in Family Studies from California State University, Northridge.
Before joining UC Davis, Yannelli served as an Activities Coordinator at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she oversaw large-scale ticketing operations and helped lead the planning and implementation of GradFest workshops, supporting over 10,000 graduating students annually. In addition to her commencement-related work, she managed the logistics for New Student Orientation, supervised and trained student leaders, and coordinated the Resources & Services Fair. Her role required close collaboration with campus departments, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to creating events that were informative, engaging, and inclusive for all students and their families.
Yannelli brings a strong background in event planning, student programming, and campus operations. She’s passionate about creating memorable experiences that center students and reflect the diversity of the campus community. With a detail-oriented mindset and a collaborative spirit, she works to make each event both meaningful and seamless.