JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The engagement of Melissa Yates and Joseph Camacho, both of Jersey City, N.J., was announced by her parents, Sharon Yates of Audubon, and James Yates of Spring City.

Ms. Yates is a 2004 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, a 2007 graduate of  Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Cook Honors College, with a bachelor of science degree in fashion merchandising, and a 2012 graduate of Eastern University School of Leadership and Development with a master’s degree in international development. She is a merchandiser with Toys R Us Corporate, Wayne, N.J., and an adjunct professor in the arts and design department at Montclair State University, Montclair, N.J.

Her fiancé is the son of Lillian Camacho, Colonia, N.J., and Jose Camacho, Howell, N.J. He is a 2001 graduate of Colonia High School and attended the School of Visual Arts, NYC. He is a telecom business manager with the Modern Group LTD, Bristol.

An April 2014 wedding at Grace Church Van Vorst, Jersey City, N.J., is planned.