Alma Davila-Toro is a seasoned sports management professional with over 20 years of experience, having joined the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) in November 2018. Recognizing her expertise and dedication, she was elevated to Senior Event Manager in 2021.
Throughout her tenure at the DSC, she has been co-tournament director for various NCAA championships such as the 2021 Division II Women's Golf Championship, 2022 Division I Wrestling Championships, 2022 Division II Men's Golf Championship, 2024 DI Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional, and the 2024 DI Women’s Bowling National Championship. Additionally, she serves as the Event Manager for the Prep Kickoff Classic, a flagship event owned and operated by the sports commission.
Davila-Toro has also played a pivotal role in providing event management services and consultation to organizers hosting events in metro Detroit. Notable among these endeavors are her contributions to the successful execution of events like the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 2019, USA Weightlifting Nationals Week in 2021, and the USA Boxing National Qualifiers in 2023.
Before her role at the DSC, Davila-Toro amassed invaluable experience during her 17 years with the University of Michigan Athletic Department. There, she held various roles culminating in her position as an event manager for men’s and women’s basketball, track and field, and rowing programs, as well as the Director of Championships for NCAA and Big Ten Conference postseason events hosted by the university.
Davila-Toro earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management & Communications from the University of Michigan in 2006. During her undergraduate years from 2003-06, she also served as a student manager for the U of M men's basketball team, earning a varsity letter in 2006.
Davila-Toro is also the co-founder of FOKUS, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit foundation and University of Michigan student organization, whose mission is to educate, empower, and unite communities through the use of the arts.
