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Darlena York

Darlena York

UPDATED September 12, 2025

Darlena York joined the Wayne State University Department of Athletics in June of 2024 as the Athletics Business Operations Coordinator.

York came to WSU after spending nearly two years as an Account Executive with the Detroit Pistons organization.  While with the Pistons, she coordinated between multiple departments in the planning and organizing of various fan initiatives to improve game-day experience.  She planned and executed a Pistons volunteer program involving high school students and current Pistons employees to educate about the different roles in the sports industry.  York also facilitated donations for local non-profits such as Detroit Power Girls with multiple group outings.

She earned her bachelor's degrees in political science as well as Afro-American and African Studies from the University of Michigan in 2022.  She has volunteered with the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority for more than four years.