Denver International Airport (DEN) has appointed Maria Meleandez as its airport chief of staff, an executive vice president level position where she will be responsible for overseeing government affairs and global public policy, culture and strategy and the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation, among other duties.
Meleandez comes to DEN from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority where she served as the deputy executive officer, tasked with the implementation of community centered workforce investments and both internal agency and outward facing programs and projects.
“Maria has a long and successful history of fostering inclusive environments,” said DEN CEO Phil Washington, “With the many critical initiatives we have underway at DEN, she is the ideal leader to ensure that we are moving projects and initiatives forward efficiently, and with thoughtful and comprehensive input.”
