Flight Path Museum LAX Welcomes Airport Veteran Barbara Yamamoto to Board
Barbara Yamamoto, longtime airport communications professional, has joined the Flight Path Museum LAX Advisory Board following a unanimous invitation by the museum's Board of Directors.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Barbara Yamamoto, longtime airport communications professional, has joined the Flight Path Museum LAX Advisory Board following a unanimous invitation by the museum's Board of Directors.
Yamamoto is vice-president of business development for PSM Squared, Inc., a woman owned business specializing in creating excellent guest experiences at airports during times of disruption, construction, and change. She previously served for 20 years as a senior community relations and guest experience executive with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the City agency which operates Los Angeles International Airport. Yamamoto retired from LAWA in September 2020 after 33 years of service with the City of Los Angeles.
"We are privileged to welcome someone with Barbara's credentials and expertise to our team," said Agnes Huff, PhD, Flight Path Museum LAX President. "Her strong ties to the airport community will be an invaluable resource as we work to enhance our visitor experience, educational outreach and community engagement."
Yamamoto's service at LAX was recognized with an Excellence in Marketing and Communications Award from Airports Council International – North America and a Public Service Team Accomplishment Award from the Greater Los Angeles Federal Executive Board. She is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles and holds a master's degree in journalism/public relations from the University of Southern California. She has served as adjunct professor in public relations at Loyola Marymount University.
"I've always had a special connection with Flight Path early on in my career, so it's an honor for me to come full circle and serve on the Advisory Board. I am grateful for this opportunity and for all that Flight Path brings to the airport community," said Yamamoto.
Flight Path Museum LAX will reopen to visitors by reservation and proof of vaccination on Saturday August 7 following the addition of numerous enhancements for the safety and enjoyment of visitors. The initial schedule will be weekends from 12pm to 4pm, with additional days to be added based on demand. Tarmac access will not be offered at this time.
Reservations can be made for weekend visits for the month of August at https://flightpathlax.com/timed-visit/. For updated schedules and information, visitors are encouraged to visit the website http://www.flightpathlax.com and sign up for the newsletter to be updated on the phased re-opening schedule.
About Flight Path Museum LAX
Located in the former Imperial Terminal at 6661 W. Imperial Highway, LA, CA 90045, Flight Path Museum LAX is operated by nonprofit Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California in cooperation with Los Angeles World Airports, the agency which operates Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport. For more information, visit the website at http://www.flightpathlax.com and follow us at Instagram & Twitter @flightpathlax and Facebook at @flightpathmuseum.
Media Contact
Agnes Huff, Flight Path Museum LAX, 3109028131, [email protected]
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