Kanika Ellis is the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Technology Transfer within the Department of Research and Economic Development. In this position, Kanika provides administrative assistance to the Director of Technology Transfer and the technology transfer team. She serves as the primary contact and liaison between the office and various departments throughout the Morgan State community. She provides technical and logistical support for multiple projects, meetings, events and workshops. In addition, Kanika manages communications and correspondences with the OTT team while ensuring confidentiality and timeliness in delivery.

Prior to her position at Morgan, she served as a secretary at Magnolia Middle School for three years, where she provided administrative assistance to the assistant principal, ensuring timely communication and correspondence with school faculty and staff. She ensured the administration was aware of procedural changes and responded to inquiries about daily activities that took place within the school. Kanika also worked as the Membership Clerk for the Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club and Inclusion Helper at middle and high schools in Harford County, Maryland.

Kanika's versatile experience in fast-paced environments is a true asset to Office of Technology Transfer and contributes to her success in providing the team with administrative support. Kanika is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, University College.