Faculty List

Part-time Faculty

Michael Adamczyk (GRPH)

B.A., Almeda University, Boise, Idaho

Miami International University

Related industry experience: Owner, Skeletonkrew; Instructor, Westwood College; Freelance Graphic Artist, Illustrator, Prepress Operator

Gray Adams (INTD)

Santa Monica College

Related industry experience: Owner, Gray Adams Interiors; Instructor, Brooks College; Instructor, University of California, Los Angeles; Docent/Cataloguer/Design Assistant, Phillips Gallery

John Ahr (JDSN)

B.A., University of New Mexico

M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Instructor, Cerritos College, Cypress College, California State University, Long Beach, Santa Monica College

David Aimerito (IMPD)

Certificate, California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Freelance Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Production Artist, and Animator

Bishara Akleh (DESN)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Co-Owner/Designer, Ragstarr Sourcing; Co-Owner, Lullabee, Beachcozy.com

David Alexander (GNST)

B.A., Loyola University of Chicago

Related industry experience: Director of Studies/Learning Center Director/Academic Advisor, American InterContinental University

Simone Alexander (DESN)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Related industry experience: Vice President of Design; Patty Woodard Sportswear; Director of Design, B.J. Designs, French Rags; Head Designer, Motherhood Maternity

Sheri Allen (BUMT)

B.S., Oklahoma City University

M.B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst

Related industry experience: Chief of Operations, Collegiate Fundraising; Manager of Business Development, MGM Studios; Consultant, Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit

Gary Anderson (BUMT)

B.S., Miami University

Me.D., Bowling Green State University

Ph.D., Bowling Green State University

Related industry experience: President, Tiffin International; President, Rigging Inc.; Vice President of Marketing, Tiffin Scenic Studios Inc.

Thurlene Anderson (GNST)

A.A., Los Angeles Harbor College

B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Related industry experience: Public Speaker

Lana Andes (DESN/GNST)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Technology

Nicole Antebi (GNST/VCOM)

B.F.A., University of Texas, El Paso

M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Related industry experience: Adjunct Instructor, National University; Installation Artist

Jemi Armstrong (DESN)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

M.S., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Author/Illustrator, Fairchild Publications Inc.; Instructor, American InterContinental University, Santa Monica College

Wynn Armstrong (DESN/VCOM)

Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles

B.A., American InterContinental University

M.A., American InterContinental University

Related industry experience: Professor, American InterContinental University, Woodbury University; Author, Fairchild Publications

Taryn Aronson (COSM/VCOM)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Public Relations/Product Development Coordinator, Urban Decay Cosmetics; Product Development Specialist, Smashbox Cosmetics; Product Development Manager, Too Faced Cosmetics; Product Manager, iQ Skincare; Marketing Manager, Mama Mio Skincare; Marketing Manager, Intelligent Beauty

Afsaneh Atighetchi (GNST)

B.S., Florida State University

M.S., Florida State University

Related industry experience: Teacher, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, Oakridge Private School, Substitute Teacher, Irvine and New Port Mesa District

Julia Kay Aydelotte (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Fresno

M.A., California State University, Fresno

Related industry experience: Adjunct Faculty, California State University, Fresno, Fresno City College

Part-time Faculty

Artur Babayan (GRPH)

B.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience:Senior Art Director/Illustrator, Petrol Advertising; Concept Artist, Liquid Entertainment; Concept Artist, Sony/Sucker Punch; Concept Artist, EA Electronic Arts; Concept Artist, Fugitive Studios

André Barnwell (COSM/MMKT)

B.B.A., Howard University

Related industry experience: President/Designer, André Barnwell Fragrances, Inc.; President/Producer, Saw the Elephant Productions

Charles Barrett (GNST)

B.S., Stonehill College

M.A., San Francisco State University

Related industry experience:Adjunct Instructor, City College of San Francisco; Private Tutor; Lead Author, International Thomson Publishing, Inc.

Heather Bath (COSM)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Director of Marketing; Performance Branding Service; Director of Product Devoplment; Mon Petit Oiseau; Brand Manager; Newell Rubbermaid, Hallmark Cards

Gail Baugh (GNST/MMKT/MRCH/TEXT)

B.S., University of Illinois

Related industry experience: Buyer, Macy’s West; Production Manager, Karen Alexander; Business Owner for Product Development, Ni-Teijin Shoji (USA); Contributing Author, Sustainable Fashion: Why Now?, Vice President, San Francisco/Bay Area Apparel Trade Association, Peoplewear SF

Frederick Bee (MMKT)

B.A., Brasenose College, Oxford University

M.A., Brasenose College, Oxford University

Related industry experience: Client Service Director, Regional Business Director, Director of Client Service, Senior Vice President/Worldwide Management Supervisor Mattel; Vice President/Management Supervisor, Account Supervisor, Ogilvy & Mather; Board, Planning, and New Business Director, Fletcher, Shelton, Delaney

Rhonda Begley (MMKT/MRCH)

Parsons School of Design

Otis College of Art & Design

Related industry experience: Boutique Owner/Buyer, The Basement; Store Manager, Buffalo Exchange; Owner/Buyer, Mimi & Red Boutique

Cheryl Bensmiller (BUMT/GNST)

B.S., Georgetown University

M.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience:Related industry experience: Teaching Assistant, California State University, Northridge

Jane Bersin (MMKT)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience: Marketing & Business Advisor, Initials Plus; Fashion Coordinator, The Broadway, Carson Pirie Scott

Bruce Berton (BUMT/IMPD/MFTG)

Related industry experience: Director of International Consulting, Stonefiel Josephson; Owner, B & B International Manufacturing Company; President, Botany Industries

Patricia Billing (DESN)

A.A., Palomar College

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Freelance Designer; Patternmaker; Owner, Beach Queen Clothing

Anna Lee Binder (GNST/MMKT)

B.A., California State University San Jose

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Textile and Costume Curator

Will Binder (GNST/GRPH)

A.A., Saddleback Valley Jr. College

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Producer/Director, Warner Brothers/Sierra On-Line; FX Supervisor, Paramount Pictures/Organic Films; Production Manager, Guede Films; 2^nd Assistant Director/Post Production, Universal Pictures/Imagine Entertainment; Co Producer/Director, Kozpla Fishing Corp.; Animator, Mattel Toys

Darlene Blanchard-Tuzet (VCOM)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Instructor, Lasalle College Montreal, Canada; Owner, Sporteamz; Merchandise Manager, Knott’s Berry Farm; Display Director, The Broadway Department Store; Consultant, DBT Designs

Darlene Blanchard-Tuzet (VCOM)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Instructor, Lasalle College Montreal, Canada; Owner, Sporteamz; Merchandise Manager, Knott’s Berry Farm; Display Director, The Broadway Department Store; Consultant, DBT Designs

Andréa Boccadori (INTD)

B.F.A., New York University

M.S., Drexel University

Member: Allied Member American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Member: Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)

Related industry experience: Principal/Interior Designer, Creating Space; Interim Department Chair/Instructor, Brooks College; Instructor, Westwood College, Woodbury University

Nancy Jacobson Bombard (MRCH)

B.S., Northeastern University

Related industry experience: Buyer/Planner, Saks Fifth Ave, NY; Store Manager, Gap Inc.; Retail Division Manager/Buyer, Japanese Weekend, Inc.; Regional Category Buyer, Whole Foods

John Bondoc (DESN)

University of British Columbia

Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience: International Product Manager, Royal Elastics International; Design Director, Asia Pacific, K-Swiss International; Freelance Fashion Illustrator

Laura Bonsall (DESN/MFTG)

B.A., Purdue University

M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Related industry experience: International Product Manager, Royal Elastics International; Design Director, Asia Pacific, K-Swiss International; Freelance Fashion Illustrator

Stephen A. Bornhoeft (INTD)

B.S., Montana State University

Related industry experience: CADD Supervisor, Mollenhauer Group; CADD/Industrial Tech, Troy Buchanon High School; CADD Instructor, Coronado High School, ATECH

Carol Bowdoin-Gil (GNST)

B.A., Pitzer College

M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Instructor, Chaffey College, California State University, Long Beach; Curator, Petterson Museum of Intercultural Arts; Newsletter Editor and Board Member, Costume Society of America (Western Region V); Freelance Costume Designer

Lee Boylan (MMKT)

B.A., University of Southern California

M.S., Columbia University

Related industry experience: Consumer Behavioralist, The Strategic Research and Planning Group; Vice President Consumer Knowledge, John Laing Homes; First Vice President, Director of Marketing Research, Countrywide Home Loans; Director, Marketing Research, Broadway Stores Inc.; Vice President, Director of Research, Della Femina McNamee, Inc., Levine, Huntley, Schmidt & Beaver

Linda Brawley-Carroll (BUAD)

B.S., San Diego State University

M.A., Chapman University

Related industry experience: Vice President, Training and Development, Wachovia Bank; Training and Organizational Development Consultant, Linda Brawley-Carroll Consulting; Manager of Professional Development, Ameriquest Mortgage Company

Stacey Brightman (DESN)

B.A., Pomona College

P.H.D., University of California, Davis

Related industry experience: Related industry experience: Director of Educational Outreach, Los Angeles Opera

Marvin Brooks (MRCH)

B.F.A., Occidental College

M.F.A., Academy of Art University, San Francisco

Related industry experience: Public Relations Intern, Ruby Press; Sales, Saks Fifth Avenue; Escada and Prada Specialist, Neiman Marcus

Elizabeth Bryer (GNST)

B.A., Barnard College

M.A., St. John’s College

M.F.A., University of Arkansas

Related industry experience: Teaching assistant, University of Arkansas; Instructor, Santa Fe Community College

Janelle Burgess (MMKT)

B.S., New York University

Marangoni, Milan

Related industry experience: Buyer/Associate Buyer, Macy’s West; Associate Buyer II, Saks Fifth Avenue

Part-time Faculty

John Cameron (GNST/MRCH)

A.S., Pierce College

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.B.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Manager of Information Technology, Arco

Penny Campagna (DESN/GNST)

B.A., Queen’s College, City University of New York

Related industry experience: Exhibiting Artist, Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator

Cindy Campbell (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

M.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Instructor, California State University, Northridge

Tracy Campbell (DESN/MFTG/MPDV)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience:Freelance Patternmaker/Technical Designer, Carve Designs, Banana Republic, Gap Inc.; CAD Systems Specialist/Technology Consultant, Gerber Technology; Consultant/Apparel Industry Specialist, SCS Technology; Pre Production Director/Technical Design Director, Knucklehead, Inc.; Senior Product Technician, Gap Inc.

Lorie Canchola (VCOM)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Visual Merchandiser, Nordstrom; Visual Manager, Faconnable; Freelance Visual/Personal Shopper

Carin Capolongo (GNST)

A.A., American College in London

B.S., University of San Francisco

M.F.A., Mills College

Related industry experience: Instructor, Los Positas College; Instructor, Chabot College

Monica Carbajal (BUMT)

B.A., Western New Mexico University

M.A., California School of Professional Psychology

Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology

Related industry experience: Organizational Psychologist, North Star Dimension, Inc.; Vice President of Training, Newleaf Training & Development; Adjunct Faculty, National University

Miranda Carmona (DESN/MPDV/MRCH)

Slims Fashion & Art School

University of the Philippines

Related industry experience: Designer, BCBG; Instructor, Art Institute; Creative Director/Head Merchandiser, Desert Bloome Inc.; Creative Director, Blue Planet International; Adjunct Instructor, Woodbury University; Head Private Label Dept., NC Love

Susan Carter (GRPH)

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience: Principal, Carter Design; Senior Designer, Identity Group; Designer, Designs on Food; Freelance Designer

Paula Castleberry (INTD/VCOM)

Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles

B.F.A., University of Florida

Related industry experience: Art Director, L3i Interface Technologies; Freelance Graphic Designer, Alive Graphic

Terese Centofante (GNST/MPDV)

Northern Illinois University

Related industry experience: Owner/Artist, Third Child Studio/Friki Tiki Fish; Art Consultant, Gallery Lara; Retail Manager, Benetton/Main Street Outfitters

Karen Chao (MPDV)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Tech

B.A., California State University Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Patternmaker, Warnaco/Speedo, Catalina, Anne Cole, Eletra Casadei; Designer, Dina, Pants R Us; Associate Buyer, Joel’s; Assistant Designer/Fit Model, Lily’s of Beverly Hills, Sassafras, Charm of Hollywood

Jennifer Chapman (DESN/MFTG)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.S., Woodbury University

M.B.A., Woodbury University

M.F.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Freelance Costumer Designer, Film & TV

Claudette Chartrand (INTD)

B.S., Woodbury University

Member: Associate Member American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Member: Association for Women in Architecture (AWA)

Related industry experience: Founder, Claudette Chartrand Interiors; Intern/Junior Designer, John Wolcott Associates Interior Design

Jan Chayo (GNST/MPDV/MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Buyer, The Broadway; President, Jenal Designs

David Chierichetti (DESN)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer, Author

Laura Chisolm (COSM)

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Related industry experience: Principal, Retail Avenue Consulting Group; Director of Sales, Duwop Cosmetics; Director of Sales, Lola Cosmetics; Training Manager, Frederic Fekkai & Co.; Training Assistant, Chanel, Inc.

Rosalie Christie (BUAD)

CW Post Center of L.I.U., Greenvale

Related industry experience: Color and Style Consultant, Renaissance by Rosalee; Personal Shopper, Nordstrom; Manager, Carol Henry Designs; Marketing Manager, Voice-Tel of San Diego

Barbara Clare (INTD)

A.A., Santa Monica College

B.A., University of Colorado

Related industry experience: Principal, Chroma 7, Homeworks

John Clifford (GRPH)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Prepress Manager, Layton Printing, Paper-Chose Printing, Textbooks GTS Graphics; Owner, John Clifford Graphics Consulting

Andrea Cohen (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

M.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Instructor, John Marshall High School

Ilyse Cohen (MRCH)

Certificate, University of Arizona

Related industry experience: Assistant Vice President/Marketing Manager, TJX Companies; Owner, The Girls Unlimited; Buyer, The Wet Seal, Inc.

Nancy Cohen (GNST)

B.A., Yale University

M.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Jones Lecturer, Stanford University; Poetry Coordinator, Napa Valley Writers' Conference; Writer, Rope Bridge

Sharon Lee Cohen (INTD/TEXT)

B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Bicron Design; Lead Designer, Disney Imagineering; Senior Designer, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Designer, Columbia Pictures, Rothenberg Sawasy Architects

Bruce Cohn (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.A., University of California, Berkeley

Related industry experience: Independent Television Writer/Producer/Director; Documentary Film Writer/Producer/Director; Writer/Producer/Director, HBO, PBS, ABC News; Emmy and Ace Award Recipient

Mark Colonomos (MFTG)

B.F.A., New York University

Related industry experience: President/CEO, Reba Rose Inc., Request Enterprises Inc., Major Motion Inc.; Director, Volunteers of America

Hillary Commins (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.F.A., University of Florida

Related industry experience: Instructor, Sacramento City Community College; Instructor, University of Florida; Creative Writer

Elna Cooke (DESN)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., California State University, Sonoma

Related industry experience: Designer/Owner, Elna Design; Freelance Designer, Randall Christensen; Trend/Color Consultant, Mona Lisa Casual; Assistant Designer, Stamp; Freelance patternmaking, Coco Johnson

Javier Cordón (GNST)

A.A., Los Angeles City College

B.A., California State University, Los Angeles

M.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Ethnographer, Projecto Ulama California State University, Los Angeles; Instructor/Visual Resource Librarian, California State University, Los Angeles; Graduate Teaching Assistant, Santa Monica College

Greta E. Couper (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.B.A., Pepperdine University

Ph.D., North Central University

Related industry experience: Alumni Career Manager, Pepperdine University; Assistant Professor, North Central University; Professor, Los Angeles Unified Schools; Project Manager, Citicorp

Jo Covey (TEXT)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.A., Dartmouth College

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Barabas & Covey, Jo Covey Contemporary Sweater Company

Melanie Coxson (DESN)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.A., Ohio State University

Related industry experience: Owner, Stone-Cox Business Development; Director of Operations, The Fashion House, Inc.; Production Manager, Gap Inc.; Product Development Manager, Taryn Rose International

Cathy Crair (BUMT/GNST)

B.S., California State University, Hayward

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: District Manager, Sunglass Hut; Personnel Director, Headlines; District Manager/President, Tuxedo; Assistant Store Manager, Mervyn’s; Store Manager, Fashion Conspiracy

Andrea Cutlip (GNST)

B.A., Roanoke College

M.A., University of North Carolina

Related industry experience: University of San Diego Department of Art; Executive Assistant, The Art Collector; Gallery Assistant

Part-time Faculty

Crystal D’Angora (COSM)

University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Owner, Crystal Yoga and Pilates; Children’s Certified Kundalini, Prenatal and Children’s Yoga Instructor; Thai Massage and Reiki Therapist; Director of Youth Yoga programs, Golden Bridge Yoga, Amenecer Inner City Programs, Youth Detention Centers with Yoga for Youth

Sharon Dang (GRPH/TEXT)

B.A., University of California, Irvine

M.A., University of Texas, Austin

Related industry experience: Graphic Tees Director, Armani Exchange; Director of Graphics, Knits, Calvin Klein; Brand Designer, Levi Strauss & Company

Ruth Daughters (DESN/MFTG)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., San Francisco State University

Related industry experience: Costume Department Head/Wardrobe Head, Renaissance Pleasure Faires, Inc.; Imagineer, Walt Disney Imagineerings

Diana Michele Daughtrey (GRPH)

B.F.A., University of Georgia

M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Related industry experience: Website Designer, Sanrio; Graphic Designer, Neopets; Architectural Model Maker, Lehrer Architects; Instructor, University of California, Los Angeles Recreation; Designer, Nickelodeon

Celeste Day-Drake (INTD)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., University of Southern California

M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Related industry experience: Design Assistant, Santana Interior, Terri Julio Designs, Jane Bade Interiors; Public Relations and Marketing Manager, California State University, Los Angeles; Director of Marketing and Creative Services, Video Software Dealers Association, Manager of Business Development, Warner Home Video

Jacques de Beaufort (GNST)

B.A., University of Virginia

M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Related industry experience: Adjunct Faculty, California State University, Long Beach, LA Valley College, Cypress College

Farrah Debus (COSM/VCOM)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience:Store Recruiter/Trainer, Red Robin; National Tradeshow Coordinator, Cheers Beverage, Inc.; Retail Store Director, A.F.S.

Joanna Dendel (DESN)

Diploma, Tobe Coburn School

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer & Stylists, Stylist Writer, The Los Angeles Times

Ryan Denny (INTD)

B.A., Ball State University

B.S., Ball State University

Related industry experience: Project Administrator, KMD Architects; Senior Designer/CA, Anshen & Allen Architects; Senior Designer, Brayton & Hughs Design Studio

Julie Deschenes (GNST)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

M.A., National University

Related industry experience: Teacher Assistant, Villa Park High School; Assistant Merchandise Manager, The Children’s Place; Sales Associate, Emporio Armani; Public Relations Assistant, Capital Records

Juan Carlos Diaz (DESN)

B.F.A., Pratt Institute

Related industry experience: Freelance Illustrator; Storyboard Artist; Designer

Kathleen Dohrmann (INTD)

B.A., Otis College of Art & Design

Related industry experience: Exhibiting Artist; Project Administration, Nakano Logistics; Artist’s Assistant to Eugenia Butler, Linda Burnam; Teacher’s Assistant, Otis College of Art & Design

Victoria Dominguez (GNST/MMKT)

Certificate, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Certificate, California State University, Fullerton

B.A., University of Southern California

M.S., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Senior Programmer/Analyst, The Capital Group; engineering Software Specialist, PDA Engineering; Senior Engineer, Northrop Corporation

Sue Ann Dorman (JDSN)

B.S., University of Wisconsin

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Owner, Sue Ann Dorman

Finna Drebskaya (DESN/MFTG)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

B.A., Kiev Technological Institute of Light Industry

Related industry experience: Patternmaker, Raisa Siderman Fashion Salon; Patternmaker, Victoria & Daniele Haute Couture; Associate Professor, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; First Through Production Patternmaker, Division of Ce’AL Group Enterprise, Inc.

Randy Dunbar (GRPH/VCOM)

A.A., Los Angeles Community College

Otis College of Art & Design

Related industry experience: Creative Services Director, Los Angeles Magazine; Art Director, An Family Enterprise; Creative Director, DUNBAR; Creative Director/Executive Editor, GENRE Magazine; Creative Director, HERO Magazine; Design Director Consultant, CODE Magazine/Flynt Publiciations; Design Director/Art Director, MOVIELINE Magazine; Creative Director/Design Director, Weider Publications

Claire Dupuis (VCOM)

Stephens College

Related industry experience: Market Analyst, WGSN; Senior Product Trend Forecaster, Cotton Incorporated; Manager

Part-time Faculty

Rebecca Eliason (IMPD/MPDV)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Design

Related industry experience: Designer, Skinny Minnie, Major Motion, Jane Doe, US BOYS, Genius Jeans, Kass and Co., Jett Paris

Melina Ell (INTD)

B.F.A., American College of Applied Arts

Member: American Society of Interior Design

Related industry experience: Founder, Design Applied; Designer, LeVino-Jones Interiors; Published, Contract Magazine, West Hollywood Works

Stephen Esbin (BUMT)

B.A., University of Buffalo

M.A., University of Iowa

Related industry experience: Partner/Director of Marketing, MGSE; UP/Account Services, The Shaler Agency; SUP/Marketing, On-Site Media

Debi Evans (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Speaker, Speakers Bureau Trainer

Nancy M. Evleth (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara

M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Teaching Credential, California State University, Fullerton

M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Related industry experience: Instructor, Nightingale Middle School; Assistant Principal, Sun Valley Middle School; Administrator, Los Angeles Unified School District

Part-time Faculty

Frances Farmer (MPDV)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Director of Design, American Pacific Enterprise; Owner/Freelance Designer, Francesca Designs; Instructor, University of California, Los Angeles

Patricia Feely (INTD)

A.A., Santa Barbara City College

B.A., San Jose State University

Related industry experience: Senior Interior Designer, Hirsch Bender Associates; Design Atelier; HOK Architects; Interior Design International; Group 70 Architects

Jeffery Ferns (VCOM)

Mesa Community College

Related industry experience: Executive Director/Managing Partner, CUE/Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment; Human Resource Director/District Manager/Brand Product Development, Starbucks Coffee Company

M. Ubaldina Ferreira (GNST)

University Metropolitan

Related industry experience: Owner, Sedalins Mill; Convertor Specialist/Supervisor, Twin Dragon Marketing

David Foat (GNST)

B.A., Woodbury University

Related industry experience: Instructor/Director of Faculty Development, Brooks College; Social Worker, Los Angeles County; Public Relations Director, Goodwill Industries

William M. Fogg (GRPH/VCOM)

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design

M.F.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience: Exhibiting Fine Artist, Freelance Illustrator; Art Director/Illustrator, Worldwide/Holiday Publishing Company; Drafting & Mechanical Drawing, Jakob Engineering; Published, Medusa at Rest

Matt Frantz (DIGI/GRPH)

B.F.A., Miami University

M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Assistant Professor, Laguna College of Art and Design; Instructor, Irvine Valley College/ATEP; Technology Coach/Media Coach, San Diego Community College District; Freelance Photo-Illustrator and Multimedia Designer

April Friges (VCOM)

B.F.A., University of Akron, Ohio

Related industry experience: Instructor, University of California, Irvine; Cordero Studios, 2^nd String Photographer/Post Production

Part-time Faculty

Gregg Garcia (MRCH)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., Golden Gate University

Related Industry Experience: Corporate Recruiter, Vans VF Corporation; Regional Executive Recruiter, Kohl’s; General Staffing Manager, Gap, Inc.

Sandra Garratt (DESN/MPDV)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related Industry Experience: Design Director, Dugwear; Design Director, Sandra Garratt Design (SGD)

Andrea Gates (GNST)

B.A. St. Olaf College

Related Industry Experience: Adjunct Instructor, Northern Michigan University, University of Iowa

Cecil Gentry (VCOM)

B.S. C.W. Post, Long Island University

Related Industry Experience: Production Designer, Sony Tri Star, Warner Bros., Cinetel Films

Yves Ghiai-Chamlou (DESN/INTD)

B.A., Pratt Institute

Member: American Institute of Architects

Related industry experience: CEO and Co-Owner, Heydar Ghiai & Sons, Inc., Architects; CEO, Ghiai Development Corp

Paul Girard (DESN)

B.A., San Francisco State University

M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Patternmaker, Muto-Little Costumes, Inc.

Gabriele Goldaper (DESN/MFTG)

B.A., University of Cincinnati

M.A., University of Cincinnati

Related industry experience: TSL Design Group

Robert Goldstone (GNST/MPDV/MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Instructor, California State University, Los Angeles, American InterContinental University, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California Lutheran University; Assistant Director of Retail Management Institute, California State University, Los Angeles

Andrae Gonzalo (DESN)

B.F.A., Otis College of Art & Design

Related industry experience: Designer/Owner, Andraegonzalo Losangeles; Designer/Partner, The General Public; Assistant Designer, St. Vincent; Cast Member, Project Runway II

Cynthia Gotts (DESN)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Patternmaker, Catalina Sportswear; Pattern Room Manager, C & C Traders; Owner, Cindy's Patterns

Peter Gravener (VCOM)

B.F.A., Temple University, Tyler School of Art

Related industry experience: Visual Merchandiser, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters; Creative Managing Editor, Bond Alternative Wedding Magazine; Decorative Painter

Erik Greenberg (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Family & Children’s Coordinator, Autry Museum; Coordinator, History Day LA

Shane Grenley (MMKT/MRCH)

University of Rhode Island

Related industry experience: Related industry experience: Senior District Manager, Armani Exchange; general Manager, Urban Outfitters, New York; District Manager, Abercrombie & Fitch

Lise Gulassa (DESN)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., California State University, Easy Bay

Related industry experience: Founder, Sisters Gulassa; Instructor ,The Art Institute of California, San Francisco; International Design Director, MYX, Bucharest, Romania; Senior Designer, Levi Strauss & Company; Designer, Sport Obermeyer; Designer/Design Director, Saturdays

Malcolm Gullish (MFTG)

B.A., City College of New York

Related industry experience: Senior Sales Executive, Gerber Technology; Owner/President, California Hot Lines; Owner/President, It’s Malki; Vice President, Tukatech, Inc.

Geetika Gupta (DESN/GNST)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., Nottingham Trend University

Related industry experience: Designer/Owner, Sitara SF Inc.; Instructor, The Art Institute of California, San Francisco; Freelance Designer

Part-time Faculty

Sharlene Habermeyer (COSM)

B.F.A., Utah State University

M.A., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: Director of Sales, 302 Skincare

Solomon Hailpern (GNST)

B.S., University of Colorado

M.A., California Lutheran College

Related industry experience: Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District

Mary Hakes (MRCH)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Manager, Pointe Hilton Gift Shop

Sarah Halpern (IMPD/INTD/MPDV/TEXT)

B.F.A., The University of Washington

M.F.A., The School of The Art Institute of Chicago

Related industry experience: Art Director, BRC Imagination Arts; Designer, Mattel, Inc.; Artist in Residence, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; Textile Designer, MGA; Technical Illustrator, Spin Master.

Allison Hammond (GNST)

B.S., University of Iowa

Related industry experience: Environmental and Outdoor Education Programs Volunteer, Iowa and National Park Service

Linda Keir Handman (INTD/VCOM)

B.F.A., New York School of Interior Design

Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)

Related industry experience: Michael Lynn Architects, Wilke Davis Associates; Assistant Vice President, Drexel Burnham Lambert

Felena Hanson (BUAD/MMKT)

Coordinator, Merchandise Marketing, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Diego

B.A., University of San Diego

M.B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Related industry experience: President, Taylor Communications; Director of Marketing,Infogate, Inc.; Marketing Manager, Premiere Group

Patrick Harper (INTD)

Evansville College

Related industry experience: Exhibiting Fine Artist, Sculptor, Illustrator, Art Director, Designer, Storyboard Artist

Julie Heinze (GRPH)

B.F.A., University of Arizona

Related industry experience: Advertising/Graphic Designer, Art Director, Apple Computers

Sudheer Helekar (GNST)

B.S., University of Poona, India

M.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts

Related industry experience: Engineering and Product Marketing Consultant; President, Astute; Manager, Thermo Electron; Engineer, Coppus Engineering; Instructor, California Polytechnic, University of Phoenix, Argosy University, Brooks College

Kim Helgeson (MMKT)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

A.A., College of the Redwoods

Related industry experience: Visual Merchandising & Display Manager, Mattel, Inc.; Owner, KdH Designs; Visual Merchandising Director, NBC/Universal Studios, Hollywood

Richard Herb (INTD)

B.A., St. Joseph’s College, Indiana

M.B.A., De Paul University

Related industry experience: Owner, Richard W. Herb Interiors; ; Design Consultant, Showcase Kitchens and Bath, Encino

Chris Hernandez (BUMT)

B.A., Loyola Marymount

M.B.A., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: CAO, University of California, Los Angeles; Chief Analyst, Metro

Angela Hicks (VCOM)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Store Manager, Anthropologie; Consultant, Terrain; General Manager/Buyer, Rolling Greens Nursery

Lisa Hillier (COSM)

California State University, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Account Executive, Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.; Cosmetic Area Sales Manager, Robinsons May; Account Coordinator/Counter Manager/Beauty Advisor, Lancôme Paris, Robinsons May

Doug Hinrichs (INTD)

B.F.A., Northern Illinois University

M.A., University of Illinois, Chicago

Related industry experience: Job Captain, Hablinski-Manion Architects, Designer, Tait & Associates Architectural & Engineering Services, Draftsman/Job Coordinator, Jackson Architects

Wendy Hites (GNST)

B.A., Chapman University

M.A., Chapman University

Related industry experience: Adjunct Professor, Woodbury University

Elyse Hochstadt (GRPH/VCOM)

B.A., San Jose State University

M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute

Related industry experience: Creative Director, Center for Culinary Development; Freelance Designer; Designer, Artlinks Staffing; Photography Consultant, Towery Publishing; Art Director, San Francisco Bay Guardian

Kiril Hristov (GNST)

B.F.A., Secondary School of Fine Arts

M.F.A., National Academy of Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria

Related industry experience: Adjunct Professor, Gibbs College; Professor, National Art Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria; Curator, National Art Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria; Artist, Christoff Design Inc.

Mark Huang (MMKT)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.B.A., Santa Clara University

Related industry experience: Marketing Manager, Macys.com; Planner, Gymboree; Merchandise Planner, Gap Inc.; Account Executive, LookSmart Incorporated

Emily Hui (GNST)

Biola University

M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design

Related industry experience: Exhibiting Artist; Teaching Assistant, Rhode Island School of Design; Production Intern, International Fashion Machines; Career/Co-Op Assistant, Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design

Shelley Hunt (COSM)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Merchandise Manager, Nordstrom; National Operations Director Cosmetics, Nordstrom

Victoria Hunter (MPDV)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Writer/Publisher, Hunter Publishing Corporation; Marketing Manager, Greystone Home Collection; Designer, Porky Pies; Designer, Spunky Punk; Assistant Pattern-drafter/Seamstress, IMAGO

Part-time Faculty

Kathleen Jaben (GNST/MMKT)

Instructional Specialist, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.A., Marywood College

Related industry experience: Vice President, Merchandising & Design, Ocean Pacific; Director, Boys Division, Elkay Industry

JoAnn Jack (MMKT/MRCH)

B.S., University of Redlands

Certificate, University of California, Irvine

Certificate, University of California, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Owner, CCJ Solutions/Consulting; Merchandising Manager; Del Mar Golf Club, Director of Retail Operations; KSL Resorts; National Sales Manager, Eastbrook Clothing Company

Gail Jackson (MRCH)

B.A., Michigan State University

Related industry experience: Instructor, Academy of Art University, San Francisco; Wardrobe Stylist, Nordstrom; Consultant, Urban Stitching Associates; President, GlobalApparelNetwork.com., Inc.; Vice President and Business Manager, Burlington Industries, Inc.; Vice President of Sales and Merchandising, KGR; Vice President, Women’s Division, Corbin LTD; Vice President, Corporate Licensing, Crystal Brands Inc.

Morrison Jackson (DESN)

B.A., Stephens College

B.F.A., Stephens College

M.F.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Rental Department Manager, Costume Collection; First Hand, Los Angeles Theater Group; First Patternmaker, Kathy of California; Costume Designer, Pygmalion

Carin Jacobs (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Uniform Designer, Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders; Freelance Theatrical Costume Designer

Sharon Elizabeth Jaffe (DESN/MFTG)

B.F.A., Parsons School of Design

Related industry experience: Design Director, LS & CO; Costume Designer, Trapeze World; Illustrator, Mattel Inc.; Style Guide Stylist, Nike; Assistant Stylist, 7 x 7 Magazine

Lori Janssen (DESN)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Owner, Dimensions by Lori Lynn; Patternmaker, C. Notti; Patternmaker, Puccini

Chris Jaszkowiak (GRPH)

San Diego State University

Related industry experience: Principal, Eyethink Design; Senior Art Director, 30Sixty Design, Inc.; Art Director, Bartel Design, Senior Computer Designer, Warner Bros.; Graphic Designer, Walt Disney Company

Victoria Jefferson (MPDV)

A.A., Brooks College

B.S., West Coast University

Related industry experience: Product Engineer, Warnaco Swim Group; Cost Engineer, Lunada Bay Catalina & Cole of California

Ashley Jenkins (GNST/INTD/VCOM)

Certificate, San Diego State University

Certificate, San Diego State University

Related industry experience: Associate Designer, Brenda Bell & Associates; Proprietor, Interior Werks, Ashley Roi Jenkins Design/The Roi Collection; Manager, Atmosphere

Artlyn Johnson (INTD/VCOM)

B.A., Tuskegee University

Member: Organization of Black Designers

Related industry experience: Designer, MWA Architects; Jr. Architect, Chris Craiker Architects, Gayle Perman Architects; Visual Artist; Illustrator; Owner, Mahnika Designs

Eric Jones (GNST)

B.F.A., Valdosta State University

M.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Instructor, Irvine Valley College, California State University, Fullerton, Oak View Learning Center; Exhibiting Artist

Kathleen Joynes (DESN/GRPH)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Related industry experience: Graphic, Fashion and Textile Designer, Apple Corporation, Adobe, Starbuck’s, Gap Inc., Levi Strauss & Company, Gymboree, Pottery Barn, Banana Republic

Annette Juilly (DESN)

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.A., Sonoma State University

Related industry experience: Designer and Boutique Owner, Le Boudior; Teacher, Stone Mountain & Daughter School, Sewing Workshop; Owner, Annette Marie Juilly Wholesale Clothing Business; Designer, Ollie Sportswear, Bait - D.J. Sportswear

Kyong Jung (MPDV)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

B.A., Canbourne University, United Kingdom

Related industry experience: Technical Designer, Wendy Nil; Production Pattern, Kellwood

Part-time Faculty

Hagop G. Kaprelian (GNST)

B.S., University of Manchester, England

M.S., University of Manchester, England

Related industry experience: Vice President of Operations, Fashion in Prints; Partner, Uniprints LLC

Andie Karras (GNST)

B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison

M.A., Roosevelt University

Related industry experience: Instructor, The Art Institute, Hollywood

Jennifer Karuletwa (MFTG)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Freelance Trend Analyst; Freelance Stylist; Associate West Coast Fashion Directory, Here & There

Satoshi Kawahito (GNST/VCOM)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Web Designer, Prime Internet; Programmer, JE Pistons; Web Developer, Cityconcierge.com

Cheryal Kearney (INTD)

Woodbury College

Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Member: Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA)

Related industry experience: Principal, Interior Design Unique Design Experience; Principal, Cheryl Kearney ASID, Interior Design; Instructor, Santa Monica College; Set Decorator

Karla Kehres (BUAD/MMKT)

B.A., Loyola Marymount

Related industry experience: General Manager, Cambon Inc./Chanel; Marketing and Sales Manager, Bista Guan Inc.; Buyer, Shopper Group; Sales and Operation Manager, DFS Group; Assistant Buyer, DFS Group; Merchandise Assistant, DFS Group

Patrick Kehres (BUMT)

B.S., University of Phoenix

M.B.S., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Vice President/Director, Citigroup; Senior Vice President, Countrywide Financial; Principal Partner, KPK Consulting

Barbara Keller (INTD)

A.A., Fullerton College

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Certified Interior Designer (CID)

Related industry experience: Regional Sales Manager, Greystone Home Collection; Owner/Designer, Barbara Keller Designs; Store Manager, Norwalk The Furniture Idea; Furniture Manager/Interior Designer, Stroud’s

Naum Keselman (INTD)

Diploma, Louise Salinger Academy of Fashion

Related industry experience: Designer/Owner, Kessel N; Designer, Leather Forever, Six Company; Leather Cutter, Golden Bear Sportswear

Madlene Khacheryan (DESN)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Instituto Europco di Design

Related industry experience: Knitwear Designer, La Plata Designs, Courdough Design; Assistant Fashion Designer, Zinko, Newfield & Kaplan

Alan Tan Khuu (GNST)

B.S., University of California, Los Angeles

M.S., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Faculty, East Los Angeles College, Adjunct Faculty, Pierce College

Christian Kienapfel (INTD)

M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Certificate, Leed® Accredited Professional, Green Building Certification Institute

Related industry experience: Associate, DeMaria Design; Instructor, Pasadena City College

Kimoon Kim (COSM)

University of Utah

Related industry experience: Account Executive, Toshiba Business Solutions; Sales Agent/Realtor, Ashton Real Estate Group; Licensed Banker, Wells Fargo Bank; New Products and Club Promotions, Good Stuff Marketing Inc.

Simon Kon (MPDV/MRCH)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

University of Kentucky

Related industry experience: Consultant/Freelance Designer, Old Navy – Boys; Associate Designer, Cascade Blue, French Laundry Sport; Merchandise Manager, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Bahama; Analyst, Hewlett-Packard Company; Human Resource Specialist, Foxconn

Regina Korossy (BUMT)

M.B.A., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: President/CEO, P.I.A. Consulting; Senior Vice President, Operations, Century Housing

Jane Krell (INTD/VCOM)

B.A., Polytechnic of North London

Member: Institute of British Interior Designers & Decorators

Related industry experience: Owner, Jane Krell Interior Design

Roy Kunkle (MRCH/VCOM)

A.A., Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Related industry experience: Visual Merchandiser, Gump’s; Visual Merchandising Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Regional Merchandising Director, Bonwit Teller

Part-time Faculty

Harold E. Lea (MMKT)

B.S., California State University, Hayward

M.A., Asusa Pacific University

Related industry experience: Director of Operations, Borg Warner, Protective Services Division

Wanda Leavey (DESN)

Certificate, Mt. View Theatre School, London, England

A.A., Santa Monica College

Related industry experience: Freelance Wardrobe Supervisor, Film and TV; Emmy Award Winner

Francine LeCoultre (DESN)

M.F.A., University of Bern

Member: Costume Designers Guild

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer for film and stage; Textile Artist

Celeste Lee (MRCH)

B.S. Oklahoma State University

Related industry experience: Sales Manager, Liz Claiborne; Buyer, Robinson’s; Assistant Buyer, Belk Stores

Edward Lee (GNST/MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

M.A., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Database Administrator, Los Angeles Internal Services Department; Adjunct Instructor, Mount San Antonio College; Network Engineer, Los Angeles County Registrar

Jung H. Lee (DIGI)

Academy of Art

Dong Duck University

Related industry experience: Creative Director, Fox Sports; Art Director, Pantheon Production

Teresa Lehane (DESN/GNST/VCOM)

B.A., San Francisco State University

B.A., Academy of Art University

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Lehane Designs

Arthur Lew (INTD)

B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomonae

Related industry experience: Designer 3, Workplace Resource

Elin Litzinger (VCOM)

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience: Freelance Fashion Stylist, Clairol, L’Oreal, Neutrogena; Co-Owner/Producer, Style Star Fashion Events

Mark Lodico (GNST/MRCH)

B.A., Fordham University

M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies

Ph.D., The Wright Institute

Related industry experience: Instructor, University of California, Berkeley, San Francisco School of Psychology

Sally Lohan (VCOM)

B.A., London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London

B.A., University College London University

Related industry experience: Content Director West Coast, Worth Global Style Network

Julie Lohnes (GNST/VCOM)

B.A., University of California, Davis

Elementary/Secondary Teaching Credential, University of California, Davis

Related industry experience: Graphic Designer, Children’s Hospital; Owner, JLA Advertising; Art Director, Boutton & Associates, Gardner & Associates; Creative Director, Harbour Lights, Mamma Lina’s Ravioli Company

Jesse M. Lopez (VCOM)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Fashion Designer, Studio 1 Photography Studio; Visual Manager and Assistant Store Manager, Club Monaco; Visual Manager, DKNY, Gap Inc.; Visual Stylist, Nordstrom

Tess Lotta (GNST)

B.A., Antioch University

M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Related industry experience: Creative Writing Teacher, Spoken Interludes Next; Writing Tutor, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Editor, Media Cake eMagazine; Freelance Editor and Journalist

Titiana Lotufo (MMKT)

Istituto Marangoni

Mackenzie University

Related industry experience: Director of Conference Services, Estancia La Jolla Hotel’s Spa; Product Manager, Dolce & Gabbana; Sales Manager, Access Destination Services

Greg Lutchko (MMKT)

A.A., Onondaga Community College

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience: Vice President, Public Relations, Orsi; Account Director, Account Executive, Advertising Coordinator, California Fashion Publications

Part-time Faculty

Ferdos Maleki (DESN)

A.A., Fullerton College

B.A., National University

Related industry experience: Fashion Designer, Patternmaker; Owner/Designer, Gilan

Sheryl Marcus (MPDV/MRCH)

B.S., University of Arizona

Related industry experience: Regional Director, Sunglass Hut; Regional Vice President, The Broadway; Consultant & Independent Retail Recruiter

Nancy Martin (DESN/MFTG)

B.F.A., University of Oregon

Related industry experience: Production Assistant, Weston Wear; Patternmaker, Galigula; Design and Production Assistant, Chicken Noodle; Tailor’s Assistant, Suzanna’s European Tailoring; Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico

James Masciocchi (BUAD/MMKT)

B.A., San Jose University

M.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Department Manager, Neiman Marcus; Merchandise Manager/Associate Buyer/Department Manager, Macy’s

Jennifer Lynne Matthews (DESN)

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

A.A., Florida State University

Related industry experience: Owner/Head Designer, Porcelynne Lingerie

Bradley McCall (VCOM)

A.S., Pasadena City College

A.S., Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute

Related industry experience: Visual Design Consultant, Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, Harry Winston, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Valentino, Hermès, Martin Katz; Visual Department, Neiman Marcus, Broadway Department Store

Christie McGrege (DESN/MFTG)

B.F.A., Art Institute of California, San Francisco

Related industry experience: Instructor/Department Head, The Art Institute of California, San Francisco; Freelance Designer

Kara McLeod (DESN)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Disney Imagineering, Center Theater Group, South Coast Repertory; The Western Stage Crafts Supervisor, Cal Arts; Stock Supervisor, UCLA; Freelance Costume Designer

Charles McWhirter (GRPH)

Certificate, Ringling School of Art and Design

Related industry experience: Art Director, WGNO Television; Senior Digital Designer, Warner Bros. Online; Digital Design Consultant, Disney Consumer Products; Creative Director/Senior Designer, Future Engine Studio

Eric Mendelsohn (GNST)

B.A., San Jose State University

M.A., San Jose State University

Related industry experience: Published Poet, Musician

Matt Merritt (BUMT)

B.S., Rochville University

M.A., Virginia Tech

Related industry experience: Customs Compliance, Vanity Fair; Customs Compliance, BCBG Max Azria

Lucinda Miedema (MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Fashion Director/Owner, Couture Productions; Regional Vendor/ Merchandiser, Almay/Revlon Cosmetics; Showroom Associate, California Apparel Market; Regional Fashion Director, Broadway Department Stores

Jane Miller (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Instructor, Orange Coast College, Vincennes University, U.S. Navy; Liberal Arts Tutor, A Wittier World Tutoring Service; Tutor/Editor, California State University, Long Beach

Jeremy Miller (GNST)

Assistant Coordinator, IDEA Center, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco

B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute

M.A., San Francisco State University

Member: College Art Association

Member: Renaissance Society of America

Member: Historians of Eighteenth Century Art and Architecture

Related industry experience: Exhibiting Artist; Teaching Assistant, San Francisco State University; Academic Reviewer, A Basic History of Art by Janson & Janson

Alexis Montgomery (DESN)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

A.A., San Joaquin Delta College

Related industry experience: Production Patterns, Blind Date; Product Development, JCPenney, Lane Bryant, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Contempo, Wet Seal, Home Shopping Network, Rampage/Charlotte Russe; Production Patternmaker, Barbara Barbara, Laura Kidd, Copa Cabana; Owner, Wundek Baby: Canine Couture

Heather Morgan (INTD)

California Baptist University

Related industry experience: Adjunct Instructor/Senior Research Assistant, California Baptist University

Paul Morse (INTD)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Morse, Ltd.

Jerome Moss (MFTG)

B.S., University of Pennsylvania

Related industry experience: Partner, Storm 2000 Corporation; Production Manager, Karen Kane, Platinum Clothing Company; Partner, Gingerhouse of California; Special Personnel Recruiter, American Apparel

Jane Mountney (GNST)

B.A., Nottingham Trent University

M.B.A., Argosy University

Related industry experience: Production/Costing, Ecotex; Quality Control, Mark Fabrics; Assistant Designer, Façade

Susan Mudgway (DESN)

Certificate., Fullerton College

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Costume Illustrator, X-Men III, Solaris, Artificial Intelligence, Anchorman, Batman & Robin, Flintstones Viva Rock Vegas; Fashion Illustrator, Absolute Versace Vogue Campaign

Gustavo Muniz (GRPH/VCOM)

B.F.A., New Mexico State University

Related industry experience: Marketing Graphic Designer, La Opinion Newspaper

Rob Murchison (GNST)

B.A., California State University, San Jose

M.A., Pepperdine University

Ph.D., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Instructor, El Camino Community College, Glendale Community College; Student Teacher Coordinator, Loyola Marymount University, University of Southern California

John L. Murphy (GNST)

B.A., Loyola Marymount University

M.A., Claremont University

Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Professor, DeVry University; Editor, The Blanket; Music Review, Rootsworld.com

Part-time Faculty

Midori Nakahama (DESN)

B.A., Seijo University

Related industry experience: Patternmaker, Tami Sportswear, Arnell of California, S.F. Shirt Works, Levi Strauss & Company; Production Manager for Garment Dye, Mill Valley Cotton; Freelance Patternmaker; Instructor, Academy of Art University

Henry Navarro (GNST)

B.A., Wilfredo Lam Fine Arts School, Nueva Gerona, Cuba

M.F.A., Superior Institute of Havana, Cuba

Related industry experience: Co-Department Chair, Instructor, San Alejandro Academy of Fine Art; Theatre Set and Costume Designer, Avalanche Theatre, Havana

Ryan Nellis (DIGI/GRPH)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Freelance Motion Graphics Artist/Designer, Disney, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet; Founder, Eyelumination

Teresa Nersesyan (MFTG)

San Francisco State University

University of California, Berkeley

Related industry experience: Vice President, Pacific Sunwear; Import Manager, Kellwood; Fabric Manager, Carol Little; Production Planning Manager, Nina Piccalino

Janice C. Neumann (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Professor; Brooks College; Production Assistant, Orange Country Performing Arts Center

Vanessa Newsome (DESN)

B.S., Westwood College

Related industry experience: Creative Director, Fashion Illustrator, Trend Forecaster, Photographer, SnapFashun,BGA; Creative Director, Fashion Illustrator, Fashion Designer, VGraphics; Stylist Wardrobe Consultant, VStyle

Susan Nininger (DESN)

B.F.A., University of New Mexico

M.F.A., University of Washington

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer, Film & TV

Deena Novak (MFTG)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.S., California State University, Northridge

M.P.H., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Production Broker/Exporter/Consultant/Properties Designer/Manufacturer; Owner/President, Deena Novak Private Label; Owner/President, American Vintage

Kathryn Novakovic (TEXT)

B.S., Clemson University

Related industry experience: Engineer, Maiden Mills; Product Development Associate, Polo, Ralph Lauren; Director, Cotton Incorporated

Cindy Novoa (MFTG)

California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Account Manager, Expeditors International; Business Development Manager/Regional Sales, AGI Logistics; Logistics and Customs Compliance Specialist, James Perse Enterprises Inc.

Ariana Nussdorf (GNST)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

M.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience:Private Tutor; Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California

Part-time Faculty

Jim O’Connor (DESN)

M.A., Royal College of Art, London

Related industry experience: Designer, Mr. Freedom, Wendy Watts; Owner, Poseur Inc.

Jennifer Ogren (VCOM)

B.A., San Diego State University

Related industry experience: Graphic Designer, Universal Studios, Lions Gate, KO Creative, Trailer Park, Picture Mill

Susan O’Hearn (MRCH)

B.S., University of Arizona

Related industry experience: Buyer of Better Sportswear, Robinsons-May

Gregory J. Olvera (DESN)

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

B.S., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: President, Go Softwear

Jeffrey Omari (BUMT)

B.A., Morehouse College

J.D., University of Illinois

Related industry experience: Consultant, MGM Studios, Disney/ABC Cable Networks Group

Ryan Ona (MRCH)

B.A., University at Albany, State University of New York

Related industry experience: Store Manager, Toys R Us; Senior Performance Analyst, BCBG Max Azria, Associate Merchandise Control Analyst and Regional Analyst, Ross Stores

Corrie Osuna (MFTG/MPDV)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., American Intercontinental University

Related industry experience: Technical Designer, Disney Store Inc.; Technical Illustrator, Vogue/Butterick Pattern Company; Instructor, Virginia Marti College of Design; Designer, HGTV

Julie Ann Otteson (GNST)

A.A., Brooks College

B.S., University of Phoenix

M.S., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Human Resources Manager, IKEA California LLC, The Home Depot, I. Magnin; Director of Human Resources, Federated Logistics & Operations; Regional Human Resources Manager, San Francisco, Macy’s West

Part-time Faculty

Sharie Radin Palatt (GNST)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Owner, The Sisters of Bubik Boutique; Designer/Owner, Sharie Ruth Clothing

Frank Palecko (MRCH)

B.S., Drexel University

Related industry experience: Service Manager, Macy’s Inc.; Officer/Operations Manager, Palecko, Inc.

Angela Pashayan (GNST/MRCH)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: West Coast Sales Executive, Cone Mills Corp., PARRAS Corp.; Public Relations Associate, Ralph Lauren; Public Relations Executive/Branding, Yogaofdevotion.com

Elaine Pasternack (MMKT/MRCH)

Certificate, Brooklyn College

Advisory Board Member, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Buyer, Store Manager, Merchandise Manager, May Company; Owner/President, Dani Lewis Sportswear; Vice President, Store Manager, Bullock’s, Macy’s

Sasha Petrenko (VCOM)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.F.A., Mills College

Related industry experience: Lab Mechanician, University of California, Berkeley; Graduate Teaching Assistant, Mills College, University of California, Berkeley; Builder/Technical Specialist, Oakland Museum of Art, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, Bedford Gallery

Judy Picetti (GNST)

B.S., The Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science

Related industry experience: Sales Representative, Miliken & Company; West Coast Sales Manager, Account Manager, DoranTextiles

Olga Poslavskya (DESN)

B.A., Fashion & Clothing Design College

M.A., Fashion Design Institute of Technology,Ukraine

Related industry experience: Fashion Consultant/Sales Associate, Yves St. Laurent Boutique; Freelance Custom Clothing Consultant/Tailor; Head Tailor/Designer/Production and Fashion Design Team Manager, Superior Atelier

Thomas Potwora (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

M.S., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Elementary School Principal, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, Ocean View School District; English Teacher, Garden Grove Unified School District

Part-time Faculty

Faria Raji (GRPH)

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience: Art Director, Larry Flynt Publications, Anaheim Angels, And One, Hurricane Beer, Code Off Shore Racing, Circuit Magazine, Short Cinema Journal, Manifesto Films, Triple X Records; Founding Partner, PSY/OPS Advertising & Design: Winner, Gold, The One-Show Advertising Awards; Senior Art Director/Creative Director, Realize Records

Elizabeth Ralston (INTD/VCOM)

B.A., University of Southern California

M.A., University of Southern California

Certificate, University of California Extension, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: EMR Garden Design

Randall Ramian (BUAD)

B.S., San Jose State University

M.P.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Adjunct Faculty, National University, Columbia College; Director, Business Development & Originations, Hometown Commercial Capital; Vice President/Area Manager, Wells Fargo Bank; Marketing Operations Manager, Xerox Corporation; Senior Vice President/Director, Private Banking, Silicon Valley Bank

Mima Ransom (MFTG/MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

B.A., Damavand College

Related industry experience: President of Mima’s Design and design consultant for Gateway Hosiery Mills

Daisy Rast (VCOM)

B.F.A., Arizona State University

Related industry experience: Associate Art Director/Assistant Art Director, Ella Moss and Splendid; Art Director/Co-founder, Label Horde Magazine; Digital Arts Department Head, New School for the Arts

Sari Ratsula (DESN)

Helsinki School of Economics

Related industry experience: President, Seychelles Imports, LLC; Senior Vice President, Sales and Product Development, Vans, Inc.

Kevin Reagan (GRPH)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Senior Art Director, Geffen Records; Senior Art Director, MCA Records; Creative Director, Maverick Recording Company

Marcia Regina (GNST)

B.A., California State University, San Diego

M.A., California State University, San Diego

Related industry experience: Instructor, San Diego State University, Santa Monica College, Southwestern College, Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College

Mary Reilly (DESN/GNST)

B.F.A., University of Arizona

University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Wardrobe Supervisor, Tinseltown Studios; Head of Design & Wardrobe, Knott’s Theme Park

Lisa Reinhardt (COSM)

Citrus College

Related industry experience: National Technical Educator/Account Executive, YG Laboratories; Senior Corporate Educator/Esthetician, Murad, Inc.; Esthetician, Sabino’s Salon

Kelly Richardson (DESN/GNST/MFTG)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

A.A., Advanced Study, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Kelly Richardson Designs; Patternmaker, SnoCones; Freelance Patternmaker and Designer

Tony Rizkallah (GNST)

B.S., University of Central Florida

M.S., University of Central Florida

Related industry experience: Director of Information Technology, Laser Eye Center; Technology Consultant; Private Tutor; Tutor, University of Central Florida

Robin Rodeno (MMKT)

B.A., California State University, San Diego

Related industry experience: Merchandiser, Jockey International; Cosmetics Manager, Robinsons; Merchandiser, Fossil

Celia Sedwick Rogus (DESN)

B.A., Kenyan College

M.F.A., Southern Methodist University

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer, Theatre & Film

Ralph Romberg (MMKT)

B.A., University of Chicago

M.A., Columbia University

Related industry experience: Vice President, Neiman Marcus; Vice President, I. Magnin

Christie Romero (JDSN)

Certificate, University of California, Berkeley

Certificate, Santiago Canyon College

Related industry experience: Professor, Santiago Canyon College; Director, Center for Jewelry Studies; Professor, Antique & Period Jewelry Conference; Author; Warman’s Jewelry Krause Publications

Robert D. Rosenberg (MFTG)

B.S., University of Wisconsin

M.B.A., Columbia University

Related industry experience: Director of Global Manufacturing, Gap Inc.; Vice President of Operations, Kellwood; Senior Director of Global Manufacturing, Jerry Leight; Vice President of Manufacturing, Amimex, USA

Joan Rotunno (GNST)

B.A., Mount St. Mary’s College

M.S. Ed., Mount St. Mary’s College

Related industry experience: Teacher, Los Angeles City School System; Docent Course Developer/Trainer, Los Angeles County Court System

Kerry Roussellot (INTD/VCOM)

B.S., California Polytechnic University, Pomona

Related industry experience: Principal, Kerry A. Roussellot, Architect; Architect/Project Manager, Gensler & Associates, The Irvine Company, Gilbert AJA & Associates

Michael Allyn Roy (INTD)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.F.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Principal, Mike Roy Art & Design; Exhibiting Artist

Elizabeth Ruch (TEXT)

B.F.A., Parsons School of Design

M.A., University of Louisville

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Lizi Ruch; Designer, P’Galli; Knitwear Consultant, Designer, DonnKenny Apparel; Freelance Designer, John Paul Richard

Jasmin Rucker (BUAD/MMKT)

B.S., University of Hawaii at Manoa

Related industry experience: District Sales Manager, J. Jill Group, Bath & Body Works, Lingerie Cacique; Associate Buyer/Buyer, Robinsons Department Store, Assistant Buyer, Broadway Department Store

Alison Rudrud (VCOM)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Store Designer & Project Manager, Quiksilver Inc.; Owner & Principal Designer, Daddy’s Girl Weddings & Events

Lee Rue (VCOM)

Wuxi University of Industrial Design

M.F.A., Academy of Art College

Related industry experience: Principle, Intelite Design & Technology; Lighting Designer, Francis Krahe & Associate

Elizabeth Russell (GNST)

B.A., Biola University

M.A., San Francisco State University

Related industry experience: Instructor, Long Beach Unified School District; Gallery Registrar, Shoshana Wayne Gallery

Part-time Faculty

Carol E. Sapos (DESN/MFTG)

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.S., Pepperdine University

M.S., Walden University

Related industry experience: Production Patternmaker, Barco of California; Patternmaker, Natty of California; Patternmaker, Lily’s of Beverly Hills; Associate Professor, Los Angeles Trade Technical College; Instructor, American InterContinental University

Tamara Schirrmacher (DESN/GNST)

Certificate, Peralta Community College

A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer/Product Developer, Tamara Schirrmacher Design; Soft Goods Design Manager, CoolSystems Inc.; Designer, American Pacific Enterprises, Steber International Trading, Fulcrum Direct, Kuma Sport, Reebok, Canari Cyclewear, Infantino

Lisa Schoening (JDSN)

M.A., Open University, UK

Related industry experience: Gemology Instructor, GIA

Dahlia Schweitzer (GNST)

B.A., Wesleyan University

M.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience: Adjunct Instructor, Art Center College of Design

Mitch Sebolsky (MMKT)

Washington State University

M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Director of Marketing, Rock & Republic; Director of Marketing, People’s Liberation & William Rast

Mark V. Sheldon (DIGI)

A.A., Monterey Peninsula College

B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz

Related industry experience: Senior Pro Tools Instructor, Los Angeles Recording School; Pro Tools Editor and Consultant, Michael Boddicker, Inc.; Owner, Binary Sound; Owner, Synatarium

David Sherman (INTD/VCOM)

A.A., Art Institute of Atlanta

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Related industry experience: Design Director, Arena Exhibits; Freelance Designer, The Munselle/Brown Partnership, Inc.; Architectural Models, Inc.; Prototype Model Maker, California Model and Design, Inc.; Computer Graphics, 2-d-3-d, Algorithm Inc.

Damon Shewan (MRCH)

University of California, San Diego

Related industry experience: Distribution Analyst/Planner, Size/Localization Planner, Merchandise Planner, Gap Inc.; Merchandise Planner, BCBG Max Azria Group; Senior Merchandise Manager, Babystyle

Mark Shoolery (GRPH)

B.F.A, California Institute of the Arts

Related industry experience:President/ CEO, Shoolery Design, Inc.; Senior Art Director Creative Print Advertising, The Walt Disney Company; Senior Art Director, Intralink Film Graphic Design; Art Director, Werndorf Associates; Freelance Art Director/ Graphic Designer

Wendy Shute (BUAD)

B.S., San Jose State University

M.B.A., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: General Manager, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation

Danielle Siembieda (GRPH)

B.A., University of Missouri

Related industry experience:Artist, Community Development Specialist, Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee; Information Technologist, Johnson Controls, Inc.

Edwin Sierra (INTD)

B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design

Related industry experience:Vice President Design Director, Walker Group; Design Director, Palladeo; Senior Architecture Designer, Altoon + Porter Architects

Marsha Silberstein (GNST/MRCH)

B.S., University of California, Los Angeles

Member: The Fashion Group International of San Francisco, Inc.

Related industry experience: Owner, StyleSmart Fashion Services; Personal Shopper, Macy’s West; Store Owner, Grant Avenue Fashion, Four Daughters Clothing for Girls; Designer, Koret of California

Michael Silberstein (GNST)

B.A., Pomona College

M.A., Hastings College of Law

 

Stacy Simmerman (GNST)

A.A., Santa Ana College

B.A., University of California, Irvine

M.A., Claremont Graduate University

Related industry experience: Faculty Intern/Instructional Assistant, Santa Ana College; Tutor, Cambridge Learning Center

Barry Jo Sims (GNST)

B.A., Southern Illinois University

Teaching Certificate, Southern Illinois University

Member: The Fashion Group of Los Angeles International of Los Angeles, Inc.

Related industry experience: Textile Consultant, Apparel & Home Furnishings Industries

Helga Sitkin (GNST)

B.A., Flora Stone Mather College

M.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Teaching Credential, California State University, Los Angeles

M.F.C.C. License

Related industry experience: Instructor, ESL-ORT; Teacher, Burbank Unified School System; Radio Host/Producer, American Radio Network

Bonnie Smith (DESN)

B.F.A., Moore College of Art

Related industry experience: Footwear Designer, Margaret Jerrold, Bonnie Smith for Kimel, Super Shoe Biz, Cherokee, Paradox by Zalo, U.S. Shoe Company; IMPO International

David Smith (VCOM)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

M.F.A., Chapman University

Related industry experience: Comic Colorist, Liquid Graphics/DC Comics; Photoshop Painter, Gork Enterprises

Erik Smithweiss (MFTG)

Hamilton College

Rutgers Law School

Related industry experience: Partner, International Trade and Customs, Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt, LLP

Anthony Soler (VCOM)

B.F.A., School of Visual Arts, NY

Related industry experience: Instructor, Westwood College

Florence (Joy) Somerville (MPDV)

Certificate, Cerritos College

Related industry experience: Freelance Technical Designer, Patternmaker, Grader, Marker Maker

Karen Soto-White (INTD)

A.A., Mount San Antonio

B.F.A., American InterContinental University

Related industry experience: Designer/Space Planner, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Pacific Office Interiors.; Designer/Project Manager, Modos Interior Design

Joy Sprink (MMKT)

Certificate, Pasadena City College

A.A., Advanced Study, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.S., California State University, San Diego

Related industry experience: Freelance Buyer/Merchandiser; Divisional Manager, Bullock’s

Nicholas Squires (GNST)

B.S., University of California, Davis

California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Software Engineer/Trainer, The Boeing Company

Joann Stabile (COSM)

Art Center College of Design

Japan Design School

Related industry experience: Senior Director of Creative Services, Jurlique; Director Package Design, Max Factor; Director of Creative Services, Vidal Sassoon Inc.; Director of Packaging, Mattel, Inc., Vice President of Marketing, Merle Norman

Karen Stein (MFTG/MPDV)

B.A., Farleigh Dickinson University

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Daydreamer; Manufactured Pieces (Peaces for All, Inc.); Merchandising Consultant, Faremon; Visual Concepts Consultant

Richard Stein (BUAD)

B.S., University of Maryland

Related industry experience: V.P. Marketing, ESPN; Management Supervisor, Ogilvy & Mather Advertising; V.P. Retail Marketing, ABC Radio Networks

Susan Stein (GNST/MRCH)

B.A., Temple University

Related industry experience: Director, At Your Service; Public Relations, Marketing, Special Events Consultant, Bloomingdale’s; Public Relations & Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Personal Wardrobe Stylist; Fashion Editor, Palm Springs Life Magazine

M.E. Ster (MFTG)

B.A., Florida State University

Related industry experience: Sales Rep., M.E.’S “On the Road Showroom”; Boutique owner, ME & Blue; Director of Communications, Mother’s Work Inc.

Michael Stern (GRPH)

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience: Owner, Cyberstern.com; “Mr. Pixel” Web Personality on Phototalkradio.com

Julie Stonehouse (GNST)

B.S., University of California, Davis

Related industry experience: Owner, Stonehouse Design Company

Barbara Sultan (DESN/MFTG/MPDV)

Technical Expert

Related industry experience: Owner/Fashion Update, Da-Max.com, Author, Applied Flat Sketching for the Fashion Industry, Computer-Aided Flat Sketching for the Fashion Industry

Erika Szostak (GNST)

B.A., Indiana University

M.A., Loyola Marymount University

Related industry experience: Lecturer, Loyola Marymount University, West LA College, LA Harbor College

Mattheus Szumanski (GRPH)

B.A., University of Virginia

University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Freelance Editor; President, Fishbone USA; Instructor, Art Institute of California, Los Angeles, New York Film Academy, Los Angeles

Part-time Faculty

Mark D. Talgo (INTD)

A.A., Brooks College

A.A., San Bernadino City College

Related industry experience: Owner, Mark D. Talgo Design

Massoud Tamjidi (BUMT/GNST)

M.B.A., National University, San Diego

M.B.A., Tehran University

Related industry experience: Founder/Network Specialist, Americonet Network Services; Instructor, American InterContinental University, Los Angeles, ITT Technical Institute, Computer Learning Center

Debora Taylor-Dancler (DESN)

Specialized Certificate, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.F.A., Marygrove College

Related industry experience: Lead Patternmaker, Kellwood, My Michelle -Dress/Suit Division; Patternmaker, Just For Wrapper – Dress Division; Owner, Bridal Salon: Taylor’s Lace LLC

Jennifer Temple (GNST)

B.A., University of Washington

B.S., University of Washington

M.S., University of Michigan

Related industry experience: Graduate Research Assistant, University of Washington; ESL Teacher/Test Prep Instructor, Kaplan English Programs; Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Michigan; Math Tutor, Whatcom Community College

Bently Tittle (VCOM)

Kings College

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

B.A., Western Kentucky University

Related industry experience: Director, Taking Liberties Productions; Associate Producer, The Mickey Mouse Club Disney Channel; Producer, In Search Of Fox TV; Writer/Producer, Freaky Links Fox TV Web

Peter Treadway (MFTG)

B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design

Related industry experience: President, JP Works LLC; Director of Product Development, Hanson Robotics, Owner/Designer, Peter Pance, Inc.; Designer, Stillo Furniture

Eric Tryon (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara

M.A., Chapman University

M.F.A., Chapman University

Related industry experience: Instructor, Chapman University, Orange County High School of the Arts, University of California, Irvine

Jerri Tubbs (GNST)

B.A., San Jose State University

M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Acting Instructor, New York Film Academy

Linda Tucker (MFTG)

B.F.A., Stephens College

M.S., California State University San Diego

Related industry experience: Department Chair, Design & Marketing Program, Brooks College; Instructor, California Polytechnic University, Pomona, Mesa College, San Diego State University, Southwestern College; Freelance Special Events Planner; Freelance Business Consultant, Linda Tucker & Associates; Owner, Linda Aurora Xccessories (LAX)

Mychelle Turner (MMKT)

B.A., Southern California College

M.A., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Product Manager, Levis Strauss & Company

Maya Turre (INTD)

B.A., Harvard University

M.A., Harvard University Graduate School of Design

Related industry experience: Designer, Co Architects; Project Manager, Hinerfeld-Ward Inc.; Designer, Eric Own Moss; Visualization Specialist, Getty Center; Instructor, The Art Institute

Rosemary Tyrrell (GNST)

B.A., Youngstown State University

M.A., University of Kansas

Related industry experience: Owner, Icarus Puppet Company

Part-time Faculty

John Urquiza (GRPH)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience: Owner/Creative Director, Urquiza Design/Communications

Part-time Faculty

Samuel Valdez (GRPH)

B.A., Universidad Iberoamericana

Related industry experience: Senior Art Director, Petrol Advertising, Seiniger Advertising

Nick Verreos (DESN/MFTG/MPDV)

A.A., Canada College

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Designer/Contestant in Project Runway 2; Designer, My Scene Project Runway Barbie; Fashion Commentator, NBC/USA Networks; Designer/Owner, Nikolaki; Freelance Draper/Patternmaker/ Illustrator, Deborah McGuire, Friends, NBC’s Passions; Paris Blues; Panacea; First Through Production Patternmaker, Lucca. Timely Trends; Wardrobe Assistant, Queer Eye for the Straight Girl; Tailor/Styling Assistant, Replay Italy

Shepard Vineburg (INTD)

Pratt University

Certificate, New York School of Interior Design

Related industry experience: Owner, Shepard Vineburg Design

David Voda (GNST)

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Related industry experience: Adjunct Instructor, Glendale Community College, Los Angeles City College, Pierce College, University of Pittsburgh

Part-time Faculty

Robin Wagner (MPDV/TEXT)

B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience: Owner, Suicide King; Product Development Consultant

T. J. Walker (MFTG)

B.A., Delta State University

M.F.A., Louisiana Tech. University

Friends International Christian University

Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc.

Related industry experience: Product Development/Design Manufacturing/Branding and Distribution, Calvin Walker Brand Consulting; Product Development Consultant, D & T Design Consulting; Vice President, Product Development and Design, Modish Nation Design Studio, Cross Colours/KarlKani

Louise Wallace (MMKT/MPDV)

Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Related industry experience: General Manager, Girl Mana; Product Development & Sales, Guild Inc., Kahn Lucas Lancaster, Little Laura of California

Julie Ward (GNST)

B.S., Spelman College

M.P.P., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Adjunct Faculty, Santa Monica College; Instructor, East Los Angeles College

Meredith Webb (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz

M.A., University of Oregon

Related industry experience: Instructor, University of Oregon; Instructor, The Learning Center, Inc.

Michele Weisbart (MPDV/VCOM)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

L.L.M., New York University School of Law

J.D., Loyola Law School

Related industry experience: Freelance Web and Multimedia Designer, Michele Designs.com; Art Director; Co-Manager, LA Adobe Users Group

Jan Wesley (GNST)

B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

M.F.A., Vermont College

Related industry experience: Film Editor/Post-Production Coordinator, Universal, Sony, Paramount; Adjunct Professor, University of Redlands; Adjunct Faculty, Austin Community College

Tiffany Westrich (INTD)

Maryville University

State of California Contractors License

Member: Associate Member International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Related industry experience: Studio Master/Lead Instructor, Brooks College; Principal/Project Management and Marketing, Loring Cruz, Inc. /Alchemy Design & Architecture; Interior Designer/Business Development, Cuningham Group

Helane Wilbourne (BUAD)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.B.A., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: Personnel and Organization Manager, Training and Communication, Mars Inc.; Senior Shortage Control Auditor, Macy’s Inc.; Training Manager, Department Manager, Bullock’s Department Store; Consultant, Wilbourne Consulting Group

Lindie Wilhelm (MFTG/MPDV)

A.A., Parsons School of Design

Related industry experience: Designer, Georgiou, Joanie Char, Levi Strauss & Company, Givenchy Sport; Owner/Designer, Devant

Joanie Willgues (GNST)

B.F.A., University of Texas, Austin

Related industry experience: First Hand - Broadway Costumes, Parsons-Mears; Resident Costume Designer, Shop Foreman, Stages Theatre; Dresser, Les Misérables on Broadway; Costume Designer, Theatre West; Costume Designer, Falcon Theatre

Lauren Winstead (GNST/VCOM)

B.S., James Madison University

Related industry experience: Custom Database Designer/Consultant; Software Engineer, Science Applications International Corporation; Lead Test Engineer, American Systems Corporation

Jim Wojtowicz (GRPH)

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience: Art Director, NBC, Levi Strauss & Company, Volkswagen, Paramount Pictures, Anaheim Angels; Founding Partner, PSY/OPS Advertising and Design

Jill Wolcott (DESN/GNST/MPDV)

B.S., Western Washington University

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Jill Wolcott Designs/42 Knit

Part-time Faculty

Jackline Yelda (MPDV)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., San Francisco State University

M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Product Manager/Merchandiser, Koret of California; Pattern Development Manager/Fabric Analyst, Levi Strauss & Company; Associate Merchandiser/Designer, J.J. Mae Rainbeau

Sheri Yengst (BUMT)

B.S., Oklahoma City University

M.B.A., University of Massachusetts

Related industry experience: Managing Director Corporate Development, MGM Studios; COO, Collegiate Fundraising; Financial Consultant – Mergers and Acquisitions, Value Finder

Yachiyo Youlin (INTD)

A.A., Ohtsuka Gakuin

A.A., Brooks College

Related industry experience: Senior Designer, Design Consultants; Assistant Project Designer, Intradesign; Design Director, YSC America; Owner, YS Youlin Design; Instructor, Brooks College

Part-time Faculty

Karl Zurfluh (GRPH)

B.F.A., Cornish School of the Arts

B.F.A., Ringling School of Art & Design

M.F.A., School of Visual Arts

Related industry experience: Senior Art Director, Petrol Advertising; Designer/Illustrator, Indika Entertainment Advertising; Designer/Animation Assistant, Nickelodeon; Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Team Edition Apparel