Ella M. Young joined the NFD&MA staff in May 1995 where she was hired as the assistance to the Executive Director and Office Administration. In 2008 she was promoted to the Meeting and Convention Planner for the Association. In her new role she will assist the Executive Director with overseeing and managing the meetings and conventions department for the association. She has over 15 years of experience in administration and office management. Ms. Young is attending college with a major in Business Administration. She is expected to graduate in the Spring of 2011.