DELTA KAPPA ALPHA NATIONAL OFFICE

Michelle Yee - National Vice President

Michelle (she/they) is a Canadian born overseas and raised in China. She graduated from Boston University with a dual degree in Advertising and Film & TV, and received their Masters in Producing & Writing in TV. She currently works as a script advisor for Coverfly and dabbles with content creation on the side. While a member of the Beta chapter, Michelle served as President, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Risk Management with the goal of fostering a safe space for young professionals interested in entertainment.

Aaliyah Weathers - National Vice President

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Aaliyah graduated from University of Miami in 2019, double majoring in Journalism and Motion Pictures with a minor in Music Business and Entertainment Industries. Aaliyah became a DeKA as a first semester freshman and eventually went on to serve as president of the Xi chapter. Aaliyah now lives in Los Angeles working in film and television development at Chernin Entertainment. Aaliyah is passionately focused on equity and inclusion and is committed to giving a voice to our members of marginalized communities. In her free time she can be found exploring all genres of music and deepening her astrology practice.

Ian Donovan Hyland - Treasurer

Born and raised in New York City to a family of starving artists, Ian Donovan Hyland decided to pursue a degree in TV Writing and Production at Chapman University. They joined Zeta Chapter in the second semester of their senior year and have been a proud DeKA ever since. During his tenure as an active, Donovan held the Culture Chair, focusing on building fellowship and strengthening relationships amongst his chapter. After graduating in 2017, he worked in theatre for a few years before moving into Health and Safety for production, and is now managing a 2 stage, tech focused studio in Burbank, California. Through this current job, Donovan’s had the opportunity to work on several occasions with Sundance, G4TV, and even Wizards of the Coast.

Help Wanted - Apply to be a National Councilor!

Term Length: Through July 2026. Eligible to run for an additional 4-year term at Convention in 2026.
Responsibilities: Monthly virtual check-ins with your 2-3 assigned chapters, providing advice to your 2-3 assigned chapters, assistance with projects focused on the development of Delta Kappa Alpha (such as forming Boards of Governors at the chapter level, updating DKA materials, connecting with entertainment organizations with the goal of providing benefits to our membership, etc.), maintaining awareness of DKA's finances, serving in a Standards Board capacity for disciplinary tribunals, and event planning (Conclave, Convention, smaller events).
Councilors are NOT responsible for handling order forms, collecting dues, or dealing with insurance/taxes/legal concerns. All elements of the legal and administrative functioning of Delta Kappa Alpha are handled by our Director of Chapter Services (DKA staff).
Required time commitment consists of 1-hour weekly National Board meetings and your check-in meetings with your chapters (2-3 hours/month). When handling specific projects, emergency situations, or tribunals, more time may be allocated and the amount fluctuates.
There is occasional travel for chapter initiations, expansion efforts, Good To Great retreats/chapter visits, National Board Retreat, Conclave, Convention, and Executives Academy.

National Directors

Cory Darling - National Alumni Director

Cory Darling (she/her) is a TV promo editor for Fresh Cut Creative, and has cut National TV commercials for many major studios. She enjoys event planning and building the DKA community. Cory took on the position of National Alumni Chair the summer of 2018, and has since moved onto the National Board, now serving as the National Alumni Director. In her spare time, she can be found re-listening to all of Taylor Swift’s albums (yes, all of them). Cory was part of the Eta Founding Class at UC Berkeley, and graduated in 2014. She then joined the Zeta chapter at Chapman University during her grad program. She graduated in 2017 with a M.F.A. in Film Production with an emphasis in Editing.