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Faculty

Faculty

Learn from an outstanding group of talented industry pros

The single most important factor in any educational institution is its faculty. An outstanding faculty defines a college. FIDM Instructors are unmatched in their expertise and their commitment to educating a new generation of professionals. In selecting the best possible faculty, we consider academic excellence and practical experience, so our students get the benefit of both. Many of our instructors maintain dual careers: as FIDM Instructors and as active specialists in their fields. They bring their daily exposure to these industries back into FIDM's classrooms, studios, and labs for the benefit of our students.

Outstanding Faculty Award

The Outstanding Faculty Award was established in 1984 to honor FIDM Instructors for their commitment to excellence and their dedication to student learning and success. Each year the graduating class votes within their major to select the Outstanding Faculty member. The winners receive a crystal apple award at the annual Graduation ceremony held in Los Angeles.

FIDM Hall of Fame

FIDM Hall of Fame is composed of instructors who have received an Outstanding Faculty Award in their department three times. These winners are inducted into FIDM’s Hall of Fame and are recognized at the annual Graduation ceremony in Los Angeles.

Robert Ackermann TECH

Swiss Federal Baccalaureate, type C, Athenaeum, Zurich (Switzerland); Swiss Federal Diploma for Goldsmiths, Kunstgewerbeschule Zurich

Related industry experience/achievements:
Proprietor, Les Ateliers; President, Robert Ackermann, Inc. (Montreal, QC); Instructor, Ecole de Joaillerie et de Métaux dArt de Montréal, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Paige Adamczyk DIGI

Director, Digital Media, Digital Cinema, In-House Counsel

B.A., Florida State University; J.D., Southwestern Law School

Related industry experience/achievements:
Post-production Consultant, MTV, Spike TV, Africa Channel, TV One, Tribeca Henninger Editing Tools; Legal Consultant, Basil Street Entertainment, Network In A Box; Programming, NBC Entertainment; Editor, L + M Digital; Producer/ Editor, Comcast; Writer/Director, LeBrock Film Ventures Inc.; Certified Trainer, Apple Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve

Adrian Alba MFTG

Certificate, East Los Angeles College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Grading & Marking Manager, Delta Galil Industries; Gerber CAD System Manager, 7 for all Mankind; Gerber CAD System Manager, US Armor

Simone Alexander DESN

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

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

Brandy Alexanian VCOM

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Merchandising Manager, Visual Stylist/Supervisor, Bloomingdales; Visual Stylist, Kohls; Assistant Visual Manager, Hechts

Benedict Amendolara IMPD/INTD/MFTG/MPDV/TSCI

A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience/achievements:
Expert Witness in lace industry, Board Member, Execute Sports, Inc.; Lace Manufacturing; Patternmaker; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Blaine Anderson BDSN/GRPH/INTD/TECH/TEXT

A.A., Brigham Young University; B.F.A., University of Utah; M.F.A., Pratt Institute

Related industry experience/achievements:
Operations manager, Table Art; Art Director, Lucca Antiques; Visual Merchandiser, Crate & Barrel; Store manager, Alessi; Art Instructor; ESL Instructor

Jan Ardell MFTG/MPDV

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience/achievements:
Patternmaker/Production Coordinator, Breath by Donna M.; Patternmaker/ Designer, Edwin Jeans; Owner/Design Consultant, NOW Design Studio

Taryn Aronson COSM/SMED

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Taryn Aronson Consulting; Director of PR and Social Media, Josie Maran Cosmetics; 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; Director of Social Media, Intelligent Beauty

Pauline Avendano SMED

M.S., Boston University; B.A., University of Miami

Related industry experience/achievements:
VP/Head of Marketing, Streamland Media; Chief Marketing Officer, Angel City Project/Cobird; Founder and Lead Strategist, Ethos Strategy; Director of Marketing, Senior Global Marketing Manager, Herbalife International, Inc.; Director, Brand Programs & Customer Engagement, Visalus Sciences

Ancy Baby MRCH

B.S., City University of New York; A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience/achievements:
Product Development Manager, 7 for All Mankind; Associate Product Development Manager, Lucky Brand; Senior Associate Product Development Manager, Tory Burch; Production Management Associate, Marc Jacobs

André Barnwell MMKT

B.B.A., Howard University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Fragrance Designer, André Barnwell Beauty; Author, Fashion Designers and Fragrance; Producer/Director/Author, Saw the Elephant Entertainment/Books; Instructor, Armory Center for the Arts

Miguel Barragan MPDV

Director, Merchandise Product Development

B.A. University of California, Riverside; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Designer, MRC Creations, Leg Avenue ; Senior Designer & Art Director, Curvy Couture ; Senior Designer & Creative Director, Seven til Midnight Lingerie

Misha Behbehani MPDV/MRCH

B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience/achievements:
Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager/Store Manager, Nordstrom

Anne Bennion BDSN/TEXT

Chairperson, Design, Textile Science; Advisory Board: Textile Arts Los Angeles

M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles; B.F.A., Utah State University; Member: Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA)

Related industry experience/achievements:
Sub-committee member, IFFTI (International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institute); Art Director, Studio Cl, Fashion Initiatives, CLCFI (Carole Little); Freelance Artist; Visiting Professor, Xian Normal University

Kimberly Berthet GNST

M.S., École Normale Supérieure; B.S., University of San Francisco

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of the Canyons; Scientist Research and Developer, Entrogen; Masters Research Internships, CNRs: Le Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; Research Scientist Research and Developer, Roche Molecular Systems

Trevor Bikhram INTD

M. Arch., Woodbury University

Related industry experience/achievements:
UI/UX Designer; Architecture, Robotics Designer, Bosco Tech; Design Consultant, Woodbury University (Rome, Italy), Cusamono Real Estate Group

Will Binder GNST/GRPH/VCOM

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience/achievements:
Childrens Books Illustrator, Olinco Entertainment; Associate Producer, Come and Get It, Television 101; Producer/Director, Warner Brothers/Sierra On-Line; FX Supervisor, Paramount Pictures/Organic Films; Production Manager, Geude Films; 2nd Assistant Director/Post Production, Universal Pictures/Imagine Entertainment; Co Producer/Director, Kozpla Fishing Corp.; Animator, Mattel, Inc.; Illustrator, Eleftheria; Writer/Director, Pelagia Pictures; Writer, Seven Freckles Productions; Storyboard Artist, Weinstein Company

Lorilyn Bleckmann MPDV/MRCH

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Pasadena City College; Certificate, Kresser Institute for Functional Medicine/Health

Related industry experience/achievements:
Voice-over Artist, Creative Concepts/Commercial/Industrial; Instructor, Pasadena City College; Freelance Makeup Artist; Sales Representative, Pacific Medical Services, Nancy Johnson, Inc.; Showroom Sales Representative, Jessica McClintock

Cullanete Bloom TSCI

B.Des., Shenkor College of Engineering, Design, & Art

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Little Pieces; Head Designer, Carrie Amber Intimates; Senior Designer, La Senza; Designer, Delta Galil

Christopher Bowne GNST

University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A., Temple University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Art Institute of California, Loyola Marymount University, Temple University, Penn State College

Lizelle Brandt BUMT

B.A., University of Southern California; J.D., University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Associate Attorney, Kulik, Gottesman, Mouton & Siegel, LLP.; In-House Counsel, J6 Customs; Business and Legal Affairs Manager/In-House Counsel, Durant Management Corporation; Law Clerk, Yukevich, Calfo & Cavanaugh; Owner, Singian Law

Mary Ann Brennan SMED

B.S., University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Finance and IT Senior Director, Head of North America Procurement, Adidas; Operations Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement, Mattel, Inc.; Enterprise Marketing & Deposits Vice President, Marketing Manager, Wells Fargo Bank

Gustavo Briseno MFTG

A.A. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Head of Productions/Head of Development/Department Head of Patternmaking, Euphoric Colors

Corinne Brothers DESN

M.A., London College of Fashion; B.S., Kent State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Rule Design & Development, Barbra Lorain, Complement Goods; Studio Manager, Lori Dorman Photography

Barbara Bundy IMPD

Vice President, Education; Chairperson, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.S., Mount St. Marys College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Executive, Bullocks Wilshire, Robinsons Department Store

Martha L. Calderon KNTD

B.A., University of Florida; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Independent Contractor, Assistant Designer, Galadriel Mattei Designs; Independent Contractor, Knit Programmer, Variant Group; Independent Contractor, Graphic Artist, MLB International

Monica Carbajal BUMT/COSM/GNST

B.A., Western New Mexico University;M.A., Alliant International University;Ph.D., Alliant International University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant, Franklin Covey; Director of Training and Development in Behavioral Sciences, Diversified Risk Management; Organizational Psychologist, North Star Dimension, Inc.; Adjunct Faculty, National University; ; Facilitator and Keynote Speaker, Adelante Mujer, Inc.; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Eunju Carlisle INTD

M.A., Cornell University; B.S., Yonsei University (Korea)

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Interior Designer, AECOM, Leo A Daly; Interior Designer, HMC Group; Exhibition Designer, Gawon International Group

Jackie Carter COSM

B.A., University of Missouri; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Associate Director, Package Development, Haus Laboratories; Manager, Package Development, Glamglow, Estee Lauder Companies; Account Manager, HCP Packaging USA Inc; Customer Service Coordinator, Stila Cosmetics; Sales and Marketing Consultant, Evolue Beverly Hills

Eduardo Castro-Guzman MFTG

M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Costume Designer, ABC; Costume Designer, NBC; Costume Designer, HBO; Costume Designer, Trimark Pictures

Amy C. Chang COSM/GNST

B.S., Purdue University; M.S., Purdue University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Research & Development Chemist, Color Cosmetics, Markwins, Wet 'n Wild, ck Calvin Klein Beauty; Senior Research & Development Chemist, Sparitual/ORLY International

Kenneth Chang DESN/MFTG/MNWR

Assistant Chairperson, Apparel Industry Management

B.A. University of Hawaii

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Designer, Maverick Sportswear; Design Director, Bernette Textiles, Head Designer, Beniko, YMLA, WOR International, CAS; Designer, Introspect, Ocean Pacific

Yu-Chia (Julie) Chang SMED

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance UX/UI Motion Design Lead, Good Content Media; Freelance Motion Design Lead, Fox Alternative Entertainment; Freelance Sr. Designer/Animator, Ayzenberg, Game Show Network, Logan, Conscious Minds; Freelance Motion Designer, Burnish Creative

Kimberly Christensen DESN/MPDV

B.F.A., The New School

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Visual Merchandiser, REWS/Raw Earth Wild Sky; Design/Trend Director, KOI Happiness; Design Director/Co-Founder, AYOS Accessories; Designer/Head Designer, J.C. Penney Private Brands

William Cohen GRPH

B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Related industry experience/achievements:
Photographer, Wil Cohen Photography; Digital Production Manager, NBC, Deluxe; Lead Video Engineer, Disney

Sharon D. Coleman GNST

M.A., New College of California; M.F.A., New College of California; B.A., University of California, Berkeley

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Berkeley City College, Art Institute of California - San Francisco; Author, Paris Blinks, Half Circle; Co-Director, Berkeley Poetry Festival; Co-Coordinator, Lyrics & Dirges

Ryan Corrigan SMED

B. A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Related industry experience/achievements:
Production Supervisor, National Research Group; Assistant Director, The Pistol Shrimps

Shannon Cottrell GRPH/VCOM

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Photographer; Product Photographer, Broadley-James Corporation; Studio Manager, Studio 1636

Jo Covey TEXT

B.A., Dartmouth College; A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience/achievements:
Knit Designer; Director, Silk City Fibers West; Owner, Designer, Jo Covey

Nicole Craig BAUD/MMKT/MRCH

B.F.A., New York University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Special Account Executive, Merchandiser, MJC International; Senior Buyer, Forever 21, Fredericks of Hollywood

Abigail Cucolo MRCH

M.A., Arts University of Bournemouth, UK; B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design

Related industry experience/achievements:
Buyer, Associate Buyer, Assistant Buyer, ModCloth; Associate Category Manager, Assistant Category Manager, One Kings Lane; Instructor, UniversityofFashion.com; Costume Collection Manager, Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Edward Dahl GRPH/MRCH/VCOM

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer, After Science Visual Communications; Designer, Environmental Care/ Holiday Works; Visual Merchandising Manager, Emporium; Director of Visual Merchandising, Craftmart; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Ruth Daughters DESN

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.A., San Francisco State University

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

Naima Davis SMED

M.B.A., University of Cincinnati; B.B.A., Tennessee State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Consumer Insights and Data Analytics, Harvest Health and Recreation; Marketing Senior Manager, Consumer & Market Insights Senior Manager, Professional Beauty, Coty Inc; Consumer & Market Knowledge Manager, Salon Professional, Proctor and Gamble Company

Jennifer de la Fuente GRPH

University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Principal, Designer, Rosebud Designs; Public Relations Lecturer, Journalism Lecturer, Media Center Web Developer, University of Southern California; Front-end Web Developer Lead Instructor, General Assembly; Design Lab Coordinator, Sacramento City College

Nicole DeJong BUMT

B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
CEO, HR Consultant, Coal Consulting Co.; HR Manager, Jennison Engineering; HR Specialist, Pasea Hotel & Spa

Deanna DeMayo GNST

B.F.A., University of Southern California; M.F.A., University of Arizona

Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant, Getty Conservation Institute

Barbara DeNatale GNST/MRCH

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Writer; Senior Editor, Apparel News Group; Script Writer, The Fashion Channel; Stylist, Macy's

Juan Carlos Diaz DESN

B.F.A., Pratt Institute

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Illustrator; Storyboard Artist; Senior Designer, Seventeen magazine; Art Director, McCann Erickson; Fashion and Beauty Sketch Artist

Kristina Dmitrieva DESN

B.F.A., Woodbury University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Production Pattern Maker, John Paul Richard, Inc.; Pattern Maker, One World Apparel; Fashion Editor, Bunker Hill Magazine

Danielle Douglas MRCH

M.S., Drexel University; B.S., University of Delaware

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Merchandise Analyst and Retail Consultant, RMSA Retail Solutions; Buyer, Destination Maternity; Store Manager/Buyer, A Genuine Life is Good Shoppe; Assistant Buyer, CCS/Delias Inc.

Aneesha Dubois SMED

B.A., Norfolk State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
PR & Social Media Consultant, Vanessa Mooney; Public Relations Director, Americas, Australian Fashion Labels, Wildfox; Associate Producer/Styling, E! News Now; Production Coordinator, VIMBY, Comcast SN, Music Choice; Assistant Style Editor, HH Weekly Magazine

Randy Dunbar GRPH

Certificate, Los Angeles City College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Editor-in-Chief/Creative Director, SoCal Magazine Creative Services Director, Los Angeles Magazine; Art Director, A Family Enterprise; Creative Director, Dunbar; Creative Director/Executive Editor, Genre Magazine; Creative Director, Hero Magazine; Design Director Consultant, Code Magazine/Flynt Publications; Art Director, Movieline Magazine; Design Director, Weider Publications; Art Director, Aspen Magazine, California Apparel News; Editor-in-Chief, The LA Fashion Magazine

Nancy Duncan GNST/MFTG/MPDV

B.S., University of Wisconsin

Related industry experience/achievements:
Strategic Corporate Consultant; President, CC Girls, Inc.; Vice President of Sales, Rampage; National Sales Manager, Denim Division, XOXO; National Sales Manager, Paris Blues

Yvette Duncan DESN

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Director, Summer b.; Director of Merchandising, Icer Brands, LLC; Merchandiser/Production Coordinator, Bebe; Design Director, BIYAYCDA

Angela M. Eads DESN

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Costume Designer for theatre, film, television & new media; Set Costumer; Costumer

Barry Ebner GNST

M.F.A., California College of Arts and Crafts; B.A., University of Texas, Austin

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Academy of Art University, Art Institute of California, San Francisco Art Institute; Co-Director, Paul Sounderholm Gallery; Director, Master Printer, Instructor, Editions B.a.D.

Tricia Edwards DENM/IMPD

Director, International Manufacturing & Product Development, The Business of Denim, Industry Education; Assistant Chairperson, Special Projects

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology; B.S., Purdue University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Founder, Matter Accessories; President, Knitters Edge; Senior Designer, Geoffrey Beene; Textile Designer, Nancy Gould Designs; Guest Host, Knitty Gritty TV Show on DIY Network; Web Designer, Tricia Shafer Edwards; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Mona L. Eisman BUAD/MMKT/MPDV

B.S., Northwestern University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal, Eisman Marketing Group; President, Beauty Industry West; Vice President of Marketing, Dick Clark Productions, Inc.; Senior Marketing/Business Development, Elizabeth Arden, Max Factor, Gillette, Unilever, Girl Star, Joico Laboratories International, Harley Davidson, Obagi Medical Products; Strategic Marketing and Business Consultant; Lecturer, Educational Conferences

Manuel Escalante BUMT/GNST

B.A., University of Illinois;M.B.A., University of Illinois;Ph.D., Universidad Nacional Autonóma de México

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Adjunct Professor, University of La Verne, Cambridge College; Dean of the School of Business Administration, Latin American University of Science and Technology; Founder/ President/CEO, Dr. Escalante Management Group, Inc.

Nancy M. Evleth GNST

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills; Teaching Credential, California State University, Fullerton

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

Elaine X. Fang GRPH

M.S., University of Southern California; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior UX Designer, MotorTrend; UX Designer, CBS Interactive; Product Designer, Fuisz, UpKeep

Abby Fetke DESN

B.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Related industry experience/achievements:
Private Tutor, Studio Assistant and Pattern Drafting, Rule Design and Development; Freelance in Fashion, Costume, Bookbinding

Gordon Firemark SMED

J.D., Southwestern Law School; B.A., University of Oregon

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder/CEO, Firemark Enterprises; Attorney, Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark, Neville L. Johnson & Associates; Attorney/Partner, The Business Affairs Group; Professor, Pepperdine Law School, Columbia College Hollywood; Adjunct Professor, Southwestern Law School, Loyola Marymount University

Anton Floquet DIGI

Diploma, London Film School; Diploma, American Film Institute

Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Photography, Eli Global; Director of Photography/Consultant, Eureka Production; Director/DP, NBCUniversal

Dawn Marie Forsyth BDSN/DESN

B.F.A., Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design;M.F.A., San Francisco State University;Certificate, Mind, Brain, and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Director, DAFOMA Studios; Chairperson, Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising; Program Coordinator, Fashion, FIDM (SF); Designer/Patternmaker, Lizette Creations; Operations Manager, Graffiti Screeners/Transcolor West; Technical Designer, Bay Area Rapid Transit; Designer, Special Collections Barbara Lazaroff, Norma Fink & Bill Travilla; ; Red Dress Project Design Coordinator, American Heart Association; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Kenneth Frawley BDSN/GNST/INTD/TECH

M.F.A., Loyola Marymount University ; B.A., University of California, Irvine

Related industry experience/achievements:
Communication Arts Instructor, The Art Institute, University of Phoenix; Writing and IT Consultant

Steven Fuchs BDSN/INTD/TECH

M.Arch., Southern California Institute of Architecture; B.S., Thomas Edison University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Orange Coast College, Harrington College of Design; Education Consultant, Robert McNeel and Associates; Senior Project Consultant, Gehry Technologies

Angela Fuentes DESN/MFTG

Argosy University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Founder, CEO, FortyTwentyAM; Patternmaking, Manager, UD4U; Production Assistant Manager, Flat Pattern Maker, Pleasure Doing Business

Barry Fuhrman MFTG

A.A., El Centro College

Related industry experience/achievements:
AccuMark Application Specialist, Gerber Technology; Store Manager, Zeus Comics and Collectibles

James Gallagher BUAD

B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.B.A., HEC Paris

Related industry experience/achievements:
Corporate Development & Marketing Director, Roots of Peace; Operations Manager, Tom Eliot Fisch; Operations Manager, Zephyr Real Estate; International Marketing Coordinator, McGraw-Hill; Buyer/Operations Manager, Polo Ralph Lauren, Germany

Pauline Garcia MFTG

M.B.A., Mount Saint Marys University; B.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Lecturer, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Import Specialist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Samantha Garcia MRCH

Mount Saint Marys University; California State University, Dominguez Hill

Related industry experience/achievements:
Global Strategic Account Manager, Toll Freight Forwarding; Sales Operation Manager, Abbyson Living; Account Manager, Next; Global Business Solutions Analyst, Inside Sales Coordinator Account Management, Geodis; Customer Sales Specialist Inside Sales, Ceva

Thomas E. Gehrig BUMT/VCOM

M.F.A., Mills College; B.A., California College of the Arts

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, The Art Institute of California, University of California Berkeley Extension, Academy of Art University; Principal, Creative Director, G+K Brand Development; Senior Art Director, JWA Advertising; Advertising Director, Mobilia

Albin Gielicz COSM

M.B.A., Thunderbird, Global School of Management; B.S., Miami University

Related industry experience/achievements:
International Channel Director, Athena Cosmetics; International Marketing Manager, Murad

Mika Gipson BUMT

M.B.A., Bryant University; B.S., University of Rhode Island

Related industry experience/achievements:
Care and Services Manager, Quality Manager, Team Manager, Team Leader, Client Advisor, Americas Region, Louis Vuitton Americas; Sales Representative, David Yurman Inc.; Marketing & Sales Assistant, PFE Corporation

Jonathan Gitlin SMED

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; A.A. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Partner/President, Create Advertising Group; Founder, Advisor, Glossi

Gabriele Goldaper MFTG

B.A., University of Cincinnati; B.S., University of Cincinnati

Related industry experience/achievements:
Business Management Consultant; Executive Vice President, LCA Intimates; Director of Corporate Operations, Warnaco Speedo; General Manager, Cherry Lane; Partner/Executive Vice President, Prisma Corporation; Instructor/Guest Lecturer, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Brooks College, Santa Monica College, Mt. San Antonio College, California State University, Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles; Expert Witness for Apparel Industry Litigations; Apparel Industry Expert, United States Agency International Development (USAID)

Monica Gonzalez GNST

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct English Professor, Le Cordon Bleu , Pasadena; Adjunct English Instructor, Angeles College

Alan Goodson GNST

B.F.A., U.S. International University, San Diego;Post-Graduate Certificate, Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London

Related industry experience/achievements:
Actor, Playwright, Lyricist

Richard Gordon BDSN

M.F.A., Full Sail University; B.A., University of Central Florida

Related industry experience/achievements:
Web Developer, Valencia Community College; Digital Design Manager, Philymack; Tour Photographer, Philymack/Nick Jonas; Creative Director, Kicks to the Pitch

Cynthia Gotts DESN/MFTG/MPDV

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;University of Oregon

Related industry experience/achievements:
Patternmaker, Catalina Sportswear; Pattern Room Manager, C & C Traders; Owner, Cindys Patterns

Loretta Green MFTG/MPDV

California State University, Long Beach; M.A. Ed., Argosy University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor; Art Institute of California, Santa Monica College Continuing Community Education; Production Patternmaker & Technical Designer, Citizens of Humanity, Joie Inc.; Production Patternmaker, GUESS?, Inc., bebe

Jupjit Grewall SMED

B.B.A., Chapman University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President, Brand Marketing and Digital Engagement, iMatrix Software; Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Rivers Edge Pharmacy; Director of Marketing, Wayal Health Sciences USA Inc.

Rachel Gullo BUMT

B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; M.B.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Lead, Tropic Labs; Digital Marketing Manager, American International Industries; Head of Instagram, Popl.Co

Noel Hall BUMT

M.S., Notre Dame University; B.S., St. Johns University; Certified Public Accountant

Related industry experience/achievements:
Managing Director, Hall & Associates, LLC

Kent Hammond GNST

B.F.A., University of Iowa; M.F.A., Claremont Graduate University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Pitzer College; Exhibiting Artist; Visiting Artist Lecturer, Azusa Pacific University

Nambee Han COSM

M.B.A., Syracuse University; B.S., Syracuse University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Marketing Director, Coty, Inc., The Wella Company; Shopper Marketing Senior Manager, Procter & Gamble, Coty, Inc.; Marketing Associate, Health Net; Senior Account Executive, Pep; Project Manager, IW Group, Inc.

Jeffrey Hannan SMED

M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; B.A., University of Rhode Island

Related industry experience/achievements:
Managing Partner/Founder, Strata Research & Development Corporation

Emily Hashimoto MFTG

B.S., University of Southern California; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Technical Designer, AG Jeans, Indochine International; Technical Designer, Forever 21; Director of Marketing & Operations, Reins International

Nicole Hatley SMED

B.A., San Francisco State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder/CEO, Vox Magneta; Founder, Go Voxy Clothing; Interim Marketing and Communications Manager, Downtown Long Beach Alliance; Digital Marketing Manager, Opti-Rev

Douglas J. Haverty GRPH/MPDV/MRCH

B.A., University of the Pacific

Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President of Creative Services, Scotti Bros. Records, Street Life Records, Kritzerland Records, All-American Communications; National Sales and Marketing Director, PolyGram Records; International Publicity and Merchandising Director, A & M Records; Author, Flavia & The Dream Maker (A Musical), Ukulele: A Visual History; Graphic Designer, Theatre West; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Tom Henkenius SMED

Chairperson, Beauty Business Management, Beauty Marketing & Product Development, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communications

M.S., University of Southern California; B.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Thunder Communications; Author, Real Food from My Southern Kitchen; Brand Director & Co-Executive Producer, The Cooking Lady

Edward Herrera GRPH

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Gallery Photographer, Disney Television Group; Digital Info Tech, Lighting Tech, Disney Television Group; Freelance Photographer, Edward Herrera Photography

Elisabeth Hinckley MMKT

B.A., New York University; Certificate, Columbia Executive Education Program in Marketing Management, Columbia University Graduate School of Business

Related industry experience/achievements:
Public Relations and Marketing Consultant, EAH PR, Marcom; Marketing Director, Frontera Corp.; Vice President of Marketing, Super Stock Inc.; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Kendall Hoeft GNST

M.F.A., University of Tampa; B.S., Clearwater Christian College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Florida International University, Westside Christian School

William Hoover MFTG/MNWR

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;Orange Coast College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Design and Production; Technical Designer, Rollin Hard; Designer/Merchandiser, Tomato, Inc.; Designer/Patternmaker, Struda Moda; Product Development Manager, Fox Racing, Inc.; Apparel Development Manager, Vans Inc.; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Sarah Horowitz-Thran COSM

B.S., Emerson College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Owner, Perfumer, Essence; Owner, CEO, Chief Perfumer, Creative Scentualization, Inc. d.b.a. Sarah Horowitz Parfums; Fragrance Specialist, Apothia Fred Segal, Planet Blue Essentials

Yongjian (Tomy) Huang DESN

B.A., Ecole Superieure des Arts et techniques de la Mode (ESMOD); B.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder/CEO/Design Director, 212 FUN INC; Senior Patternmaker, NE TIGER; Product & Design Director, Betsy Cheung; Teaching Assistant, ESMOD International

Victoria Hunter MPDV

B.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Wilmorton College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, House of Angelica Fruitcake; Writer/Publisher, Hunter Publishing Corporation; Marketing Manager, Greystone Home Collection; Designer, Porky Pies; Designer, Spunky Punk; Assistant Pattern Drafter/Seamstress, IMAGO; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Hilary Iker GNST

B.A., University of Virginia;M.P.W., University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Writer, Self, Glamour, Fit, Fit Yoga; Features Assistant, Vogue Magazine; Researcher, L.A. Times; Instructor, Art Institute of California

Isra Iqbal INTD

M.A., LIM College; B.A., National College of Arts, Israel

Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Merchandising Lead, Generation PVT. LTD; Interior Designer, Emma DeRoche Design; Visual Merchandising, Target; Visual Design Associate, Nine West

Kimberly Island-Johnson SMED

B.A., Spelman College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Sales Director - West Coast, ADARA; Senior Account Executive, Field Sales, Quantcast; Director, East Coast & SE Sales, Bazaarvoice Media; Strategic Marketing Manager, RichRelevance; Field Marketing Manager/Business Development Manager, Evite.com IAC Search and Media

Mia Islas GNST/IMPD

B.A., University of Southern California; Employment Services Coordinator, Career Center

Related industry experience/achievements:
Book Coverage, Folding; Chair Productions; Media Technician, MY HERO International Film Festival; Film & Television Coder, USC Annenberg Inclusive Initiative

Bella Ivory DESN

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Head Denim Designer, Boot Barn; Creative Director, Ivory Couture Clothing Co.; Pre-production/Line Development Coordinator, New Fashion Products; Denim Designer, Level 99; Assistant Denim Designer, Seven 7; Associate Denim Designer, Joie

Gail Jackson MPDV/MRCH

B.A., Michigan State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Buyer/Merchandise Manager, J.L. Hudson Company, Don Thomas Sporthaus; Buyer/Divisional Merchandising Manager, I. Magnin; Instructor, Academy of Art University, San Francisco; Stylist, Nordstrom; President, Global Apparel Network.com.; Vice President Business Manager, Burlington Industries; Vice President of Sales and Merchandising, KGR; Vice President Marketing and Merchandising, KGR, Corbin Ltd, Evan Picone; Vice President Global Licensing, Crystal Brands Inc.; Director Merchandising, Vogue-Butterick Pattern Co.; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Earl Jacob GNST

B.S., Temple University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Account Executive, Southwest Leasing

Carin Jacobs GNST

M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience/achievements:
Asst. Costume Designer/Fabric Painter, The Lion King Disney Theatrical; Footloose, Musical Theatre West; Legally Blonde, Cabrillo Musical Theatre; Dracula, LA Theatre Works, National Tour 2016

Sharon Elizabeth Jaffe MPDV

B.F.A., Parsons School of Design;San Francisco Academy of Art;San Francisco Community College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Design Director, LS & CO; Costume Designer, Trapeze World; Style Guide Illustrator, Mattel, Inc.; Stylist, Nike; Assistant Stylist, 7 x 7 Magazine; Senior Designer, Joannie Char; Fabric Sourcing Consultant, Gap, Inc.

Kelsey Jans SMED

B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Related industry experience/achievements:
Business Coach & Consultant, Doug Boughton/Digital StrADegy LLC, Wavoto, Alloy Operative, Vuori; S&OP Analyst & Project Manager, Customer Service Analyst, 7 For All Mankind; Shop-In-Shop Intern: Merchandising/Wholesale Department, Guess?, Inc.

Victoria Jefferson MPDV

A.A., Brooks College; B.S., West Coast University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Technical Designer, Swimwear, Jantzen, Jag, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Perry Ellis International/Swim Division; Import Production Coordinator, Knitworks Mfg, LLC.; Product Engineer, Warnaco Swim Group; Cost Engineer, Lunada Bay, Catalina, Cole of California

Laura Jenkins MRCH

B.A., Portland State University; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Laura Vivienne; Production/Costing Assistant, Paige; Product Developer, Perry Ellis; Product Development Coordinator, The Collected Group

Talia Joseph COSM

B.A., University of California, Irvine

Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Product Development, Shani Darden; Director of Product Development, Cest Moi; Innovation Manager, HCT; Project Manager, Cosmetic Group USA

Tarra M. Kalian MPDV

B.S., Northeastern University; Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Account Executive, MRC Creations, LLC; National Account Manager, CRISLU Corporation; Account Executive, Essential Brand Flora Nikrooz, Komar Brands

Karen Kananen DESN

A.A. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer/Partner, Raw Earth Wild Sky; Head Designer/Brand Originator, Ecoganik; Divisional Design Director, Carole Little

Melissa Kehoe DENM/IMPD

B.S., Purdue University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Project Manager, Creative Extension; Co-Founder, Matter Accessories; Account Executive, Sales Consultant, Vera Bradley Designs; Director of Technical Design and Production, Dualstar Central Design Studio

Allison Kent-Gunn COSM

M.B.A., California State University, Fullerton; B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience/achievements:
West Coast Sales Manager, WWP Beauty; Head of New Business Development and Account Executive, YG Laboratories

Nicole Kenton COSM

M.B.A., Pepperdine University; B.S., California State University, Sacramento; A.A., Sierra Community College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Practice Consultant, K & C Development; Director of Marketing & Patient Experience, The Roxbury Institute; Director of Marketing, LaserAway; Senior Marketing Manager, Philips Electronics; National Director, M.D. Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross; Adjunct Professor, Pacific States University

Min Kim GRPH

M.A., New York University; B.F.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Lead, EyeBuyDirect; Senior Art Director - Brand, BaubleBar; Senior Digital Designer, Tarte Cosmetics, Clinique; Design Consultant

Irena Kojouharova COSM

M.B.A., Pepperdine University; B.S., University of South Florida

Related industry experience/achievements:
Global Marketing Director, Kevin Murphy; Senior Brand Manager, Freeman Beauty; Strategy Manager, GLAMGLOW; Brand Manager, MOROCCANOIL; Marketing Director, Ultraceuticals

Andrea Koons COSM

M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; B.B.A., University of Miami

Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant Marketing Strategy & Execution, Content Development; Vice-President of Brand Marketing, Guthy-Renker, Vice President of Brand Development, Junee Brands, Guthy-Renker Ventures; Chief Marketing Officer, Lancer Skincare LLC; Executive Director, Global Marketing, Senior Marketing Director, Murad, Inc.

Stacy Kruse DESN

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Saddleback College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Production Patternmaker, Solow Activewear; Patternmaker & Custom-fit Tailor, Elevee Custom; Production Patternmaker, Sanctuary Clothing; Freelance Patternmaker; Award recipient from the Orange County Chapter of the American Sewing Guild

Huong (Tammy) La SMED/VCOM

B.A., University of Oklahoma

Related industry experience/achievements:
Content Creator, YP.com; Social Media Consultant, Culinary Agency; Host, Nom. com; Tastemaker, Tastemade; Advertising Executive, GrubHub.com, Canon, Inc.; Director of Strategic Planning, TCP

Traci K. LaDue DESN

M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles ; B.A., California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

Related industry experience/achievements:
Floor Costumer, Western Costume Co.; Costume Rental Coordinator, California Musical Theatre; Adjunct Faculty, American River College, Bakersfield College; Costume Designer, Bakersfield College

Laura Lam-Phaure COSM

B.S., The University of Toledo; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Research & Development, Product Society; R&D Innovation Manager, Lead Chemist, SOS Beauty Group; Product Development & Production Associate, PIXI, INC.

Gene LeBrock DIGI

Director, Digital Media, Digital Cinema; Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; FIDM Productions

B.A., Cornish University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, LeBrock Film Ventures, L & M Digital Picture and Sound; Digital Media Consultant, NASA, Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, CBS, NBC, HBO

Angie Lee DENM/IMPD

B.S., Fashion Institute of Technology; A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal, DLA Company; Chief Merchandising Officer, EVP, Sunrise Brands; Business Administrator, CFL NY; Production Manager, Executive Assistant, Koos Manufacturing

Linda Lee SMED

M.A., University of Southern California; B.A., University of Washington, Seattle

Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Product Marketing, Evernote; Product Marketing Communications Manager, Facebook; Brand Marketing Manager, Farmers Insuranceg

Paul K. Lee BDSN

B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Creative Director, Imagination At Play; Co-Founder, Creative Director, Will & Tale; Director, Partner, The Armory; Freelance Associate Creative Director, Co-Director, Roger.tv

Marina Leight DESN

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Accademia Koefia

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Marina Leight Atelier, Leight Lessons, Alumni Design & Development; Instructor, Hollywood Arts

Arias S. Limuel SMED

M.A., Stephen F. Austin University; B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Director, Strategic Communications; Revenue Officer, Public Advocacy, SBSE/IRS

Patricia Littlefield MPDV/MRCH

B.S., University of Lima, Peru; Catholic University of Peru; Certificate, Newfield Network, Chile

Related industry experience/achievements:
VP of Global Sourcing and Corporate Responsibility, Hybrid Apparel; Technical and Compliance VP, Regent Global Sourcing Inc.; Product Development Manager, Cotton Knit, Peru; Product Development Director, Topy Top, Peru; Professor, Catholic University of Lima

Susan Alexandra Long INTD

B.F.A., Parsons School of Design; B.A., Sarah Lawrence College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Project Manager, Princess Cruise Lines; Associate Principal 5+Design Inc.; Project Designer, MCG Architecture Inc.; Creative Head, Studio Director, C&J Partners Inc.

Katherine Longest SMED

M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Related industry experience/achievements:
Marketing Analytics Manager, GOOP; Client Success Manager, Lexer; Marketing Manager, Associate Marketing Manager, Shoes of Prey; Teacher & Curriculum Developer, We Women Foundation & Sacred Heart Primary School

Richard Lovett BUMT/GNST

B.S., Boston College; M.A., San Francisco State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Benefits Consultant/Business Development Consultant/Senior Account Executive, UNUM; Economist, RECON Research Corp., Governors Office State of California; Instructor, Golden Gate University, Chapman College, City College of Chicago

Tim Malone BUMT

B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha;M.A., University of Redlands;Ph.D., The Union Institute and University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Associate Professor, The Gemological Institute of America; Instructor, Walden University, URR, Emery Riddle University; Faculty, National University; Editor, The Qualitative Report; Marketing Consulting, Malone Resource Group; Vice President of Development, Brown Hotel Group; Director of Sales and Development, Cendant Corporation

Jill Manning COSM

M.B.A., University of Southern California; B.S., Syracuse University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant, Not3DBeauty; Sales Director, Wormser; Director of Product Innovation, HCT Group; West Coast Sales Manager, Glenn Corporation; Director, New Account & Product Development, McKenna Labs Inc.

Amanda Martin INTD

M.F.A., New York School of Interior Design; B.S., Art Institute of Orange County

Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal, Hook Interiors; Project Manager, Senior Interior Designer, House of Honey; Co-Founder, Locked in the Attic Productions; Project Manager, Senior Interior Designer, MR Architecture + Decor

Rebecca Mason COSM

Arizona State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder and Senior Consultant, Sage Mason LLV; Regional Sales Director, Caudalie USA; Director, Field Education and Events, Regional Sales Director, LOREAL

Gwenael Matos GNST

Ph.D., Pacifica Graduate Institute; M.A., Pacifica Graduate Institute; M.A., Pacific Oaks College; B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Academy of Couture Art; Guest Lecturer, LACMAs Costume Council; Writer; Personal Stylist; Jewelry Designer

Roberta Maxwell-Long INTD

B.A., California State University, Fullerton; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal, Maxwell-Long Design; Design Assistant, Phyllis Morris Originals; Instructor, University of California Extension, Riverside

Holli McHugh GRPH

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Manager of Global Themed Entertainment Merchandise, Warner Bros. Studios; Global Brand & Merchandise Product Developer, The Walt Disney Company; Buyer, Product Developer, Merchandiser, Juxtapose Retail

Kara McLeod DESN/GNST

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills;M.B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Related industry experience/achievements:
Costume Craftsperson, Walt Disney Imagineering, Center Theatre Group; Costume Crafts Supervisor, California Institute of the Arts; Stock Supervisor, University of California, Los Angeles; Freelance Costume Designer; Program Wardrobe Supervisor, Kaiser Permanente Educational Theater

Chana Messer GRPH

B.F.A., Tel Aviv University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant; Instructor, University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, California State University, Long Beach; Lead Adobe Instructor, Walt Disney Company, Mattel, Inc., Warner Bros.

Douglas Meyer GNST/VCOM

B.F.A., University of Southern California; M.F.A., University of Arizona

Related industry experience/achievements:
Exhibiting Fine Artist; Designer, Art Systems West; Adjunct Professor, Mount St. Mary's College; Freelance Writer; Adjunct Professor, Los Angeles City College; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Lucinda Miedema MRCH

B.A., California State University, Northridge

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

Ian Miller GNST

M.A., Loyola Marymount University; B.S., University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Academic Coach/Facilitator, ILEAD Online Charter School; Social Studies Teacher, Palisades Charter High School

Roni Miller Start DESN/MFTG/MNWR

Dean, Academic Development; Accreditation Liaison Officer; Chairperson, Apparel Industry Management, Menswear

Chairperson, Apparel Manufacturing Management, Menswear, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;B.S., California State University, East Bay;M.B.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience/achievements:
Buyer, The Broadway Department Store; Marketing Consultant/Expert Witness, RMS Associates; Author, Merchandising Math: A Marketing Approach; Effective Marketing Management, Regional Director, Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA)

Krista Minhaz MPDV/MRCH

B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Technical Designer, Fabletics, Young and Reckless, Ambiance Apparel

Ofelia Montejano DESN

Chaffey College; Riverside Community College; Certificate, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer, Ofelia's Fashions; Freelance Designer; Lead Designer of Product Development and Packaging, The Oasis Company

Alexis Montgomery DESN/MFTG

A.A., San Joaquin Delta College; California State University, Fullerton; Los Angeles City College; Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Production Patterns, Blind Date; Product Development, JC Penney, Lane Bryant, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Contempo, Wet Seal, Home Shopping Network, Rampage/Charlotte Russe; Production Patternmaker, Barbara, Laura Kidd, Copa Cabana; Owner, Wunderbabies: Canine Couture; Designer/Patternmaker, T.D.I. Fashion Show Specialties

London Monty BUMT

M.B.A., University of Michigan; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Brand Lead, SPOKEO; Director, Head of U.S. Brand & (Experience) Products, PEI Media; Senior Manager, Product & Marketing Strategy, IDT Entertainment

Rebecca A. Moore GNST

A.A., Los Angeles Harbor College; B.V.E., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience/achievements:
Executive Assistant, Chiat Day, Inc.; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Justin Morgan SMED

M.A., Pepperdine University; B.S., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience/achievements:
Commissioner, Long Beach City; Co-Founder/CEO, Rentad

Dennis Morrison BUMT

Assistant Chairperson, Business Management, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles; B.A., State University of New York; M.A., Syracuse University; D.P.A., The University of La Verne

Related industry experience/achievements:
Managing Director, STG Dorian-James; Director, Los Angeles Small Business Development Center; Senior Business Analyst, University of Southern California; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Lynne Moses DIGI

M.I.M., Thunderbird School of Global Management; B.S., Lehigh University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-founder, Appleseed Entertainment; Screenwriter, Independent; Writing Coach & Consultant, Independent

Sakinah Muhammad MRCH

B.S., College at Oneonta, State University of New York; A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience/achievements:
Buyer, Senior Assistant/Associate Buyer, Ross Stores Inc.; Merchandise Assistant, Macys.com

Stacia Muse DESN

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Ecomuses; Interior Designer, Ethan Allen; Associate Designer, Fire; Design Director, Black Flys Clothing

Ligia (Lily) Navas IMPD/DENM

Director, Industry Relations & Career Center

B.S., Johnson & Wales University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Assistant Sales Manager, Nordstrom; Premium Service Consultant, Los Angeles Football Club LLC; Administrative Assistant, FIDM; Trillium Sports Medicine

Sherie Nevett MRCH

B.S., University of Alabama

Related industry experience/achievements:
National Merchandising Director, Piazza Sempione; Southeast Regional Coordinator, Tahari ASL; Elie Tahari Specialist, Neiman Marcus; Visual Merchandiser, Buyer, Elon

Vanessa Newsome DESN

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.S., Westwood College; B.S., Westwood College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Director; Fashion Illustrator; Trend Forecaster; Photographer; Lifestyle Curator, Design Options; Author/Publisher, Electric Fashion Media, Inc.

Blaine Noblett BUMT

J.D., Southwestern University School of Law; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., Accounting Certificate, UCLA Extension

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Corporations Counsel, California Department of Business Oversight; Associate, La Follette Johnson

Deena Novak MFTG

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.S., California State University, Northridge; M.P.H., California State University, Northridge; Diploma, Queen of Angels School of Nursing

Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Director, Founding Partner, CNH, Inc.; Production Broker, Industry Consultant, Exporter of used and vintage clothing; Set Designer, Costume and Properties Designer for theatrical productions

Ariana Nussdorf BUMT/GNST/MRCH

B.S., Hobart and William Smith Colleges; M.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Fashion District Resident Director, Downtown LA Neighborhood Council; Private Tutor; Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California; SAT Tutor, Compass Education Group

Paul Olszewski VCOM

Creative Director, FIDM Campus Visuals and Special Projects, FIDM Museum & Galleries

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience/achievements:
Television Producer, Window Warriors; Director of Windows & Visual Marketing, Macys Inc.; Window Manager, Bergdorf Goodman; Visual Manager, Neiman Marcus; Freelance Visual Designer, Visual Presentation Consultant

Martin Pack VCOM

B.F.A., Wayne State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Director, Creative Director, Neiman Marcus; Window Designer, Tiffany & Co; Owner, Designer, Atelier 1400

Diane L. Packer TECH

B.A., Ricks College (BYUI); A.S.A., Ricks College (BYUI)

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Art Director, Designer; Graphic Designer, Media Services Support, Ricks College

Leigh Pena COSM

B.S., Pepperdine University; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Account Manager, Pacific Packaging Components, Inc., Arminak and Associates, Inc.; Consultant, Tober Mei Cre*A*Tive; Packaging Development/Sales, Seacliff Packaging Beauty and Labs; Sales & Marketing Manager, Pure and Basic/Head Organic/Cosway Company Inc.

Christina (Tina) Perez COSM

Director, Beauty Marketing & Product Development, Beauty Business Management, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

B.A., California State University, Fullerton, CA; M.A., Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA; Member: CEW, BIW

Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University; Vice President Global Marketing/Director of Marketing, Markwins Corporation, New Dana Perfumes, Helen of Troy; Director of Trade Marketing, Schwarzkopf & Dep; Marketing Manager, Sola Optical

Andrew Persing DIGI

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Motion Graphics Artist, Optimist Inc., Butcher Bird Studios; Production Artist, Yoostar Entertainment Group; Time-lapse Photographer, Greenhaus GFX

Vickie Peters DESN/MFTG/MPDV

A.A., Long Beach City College;Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College;A.A., Los Angeles City College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Global Production, Vintage Blue; Freelance Patternmaker; Import and Quality Control Specialist, Vintage Blue; Production Patternmaker, Cherokee; Assistant Designer, Catalina Swimwear; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Judy Picetti TSCI

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Sales Representative, Milliken & Company; West Coast Sales Manager, Account Manager, Doran Textiles

Gabriela Piro SMED

B.A., Illinois State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, CEO, GPPR; Director of Global Publicity, Walt Disney Studios; Corporate Communications Manager, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

Suzanne Porush GRPH

M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design; B.A., University of California, San Diego

Related industry experience/achievements:
Illustrator/Motion Designer, The Three; Designer/2D Animator, Design Syndicate; Cel Animator/2D Animator/Illustrator, yU+co; Motion Designer, IMAX

Leo Quijano TECH

B.F.A., American Intercontinental University

Related industry experience/achievements:
IT Technical Services, Computer Lab Tech Supervisor/PC Tech, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Product Photographer, Southwind Foods/Great American Seafood Imports Co.; Lead Photographer, Superdrinks.org; Freelance Photographer, Lionhas3heads Photography

Christine Quiros GNST

M.S., California State University, Fullerton; B.S., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience/achievements:
Employee Wellness Program Coordinator, Fitness Assessment Coordinator, California State University, Fullerton Lifespan Wellness Center; Lecturer, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, San Bernardino

Tereese (Teri) Radenbaugh DESN/MPDV

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; California State University, Fresno

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance illustrator for Emmy award costume designers for movie and TV (Wardrobe for Chance, Bad Bunny, Chris Noth), live sketching events for Macys; Staff Artist, Eli Sobel Buying Office, Dom-Weber Buying Office; Freelance Mural Painter; Freelance Illustrator, A Story of Hope, The Ghost Whisperer, The Client List, childrens books, look books for fashion designers; Artist, Rags to Riches, J.C. Penney; Contributing Artist, VOCA Gallery; Handbag Designer

Amir Ramadan INTD

International University for Science and Technology (Syria); Syrian Virtual University (Syria)

Related industry experience/achievements:
Job Captain, BSB Design; Job Captain - Design Development, Design Appruv Inc.; Senior Architectural Designer, Pournamdari Inc.; Adjunct Instructor, Charter College

Estevan Ramos MFTG

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Stylist, Designer, Estevan Ramos

Kevin Reagan GRPH

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Art Director, Geffen Records, MCA Records; Creative Director, Maverick Recording Company; Author, Alex Steinweiss: The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Sarah Repetto GNST

Director, International Affairs

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Assistant Registrar, FIDM Museum & Galleries for Modern Love Exhibition; Graduate Assistant/Teaching Assistant, California State University, Long Beach; Co-curator of exhibition S.M.S.: An Archive of the 60s at the University Art Museum at California State University at Long Beach; FIDM Museum Docent; Conference Coordinator, IFFTI Conference 2013; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Samantha Robinson DESN

B.A., University of London, UK

Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant/Designer Womens Active, Adidas; Owner, Raw Earth Wild Sky; Consultant/Designer, Cynthia Max

Tyree Robinson VCOM

M.B.A., University of Southern Indiana; B.S., University of Southern Indiana; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Content Review Specialist, SHEIN; Marketing Manager, The Dm Podcast; Stylist Assistant, Nickelodeon

Jason Rose DIGI

M.F.A., Mount Saint Marys University; B.S., Texas Christian University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Colorist; Editor; Creator, Producer, Host Whats Your Story? With Jason Rose; Creator, Producer, Livin SoCal/Livin Hawaii; Instructor, KeyCode Education, Moviola, Studio Arts, Rev-Up Transmedia

Kerry Roussellot INTD

B.Arch., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Kerry A. Roussellot, Architect; Project Manager, Gensler & Associates Inc., The Irvine Company, Gilbert AJA & Associates; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame

Evanthia Milara Sablan GRPH

M.F.A., Academy of Art University; B.F.A., Vacalo School of Arts

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Designer, Image Entertainment; Art Director, Ogilvy & Mather; Lead Designer, EMI Capitol

Ani Saferian MPDV

M.B.A., Woodbury University; California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience/achievements:
Merchandise Planner, Torrid; Merchandise Planner, Allocations Manager, Love Culture; Associate Buyer, Allocation Analyst, GUESS?, Inc.

Jacqueline Saintanne DESN

Creative Director, Film & TV Costume Design

University of Miami

Related industry experience/achievements:
Emmy Award winner in Costume Design; President Emeritus, Costume Designers Guild; Designer for opera, theatre, dance, film, television, music videos, webisodes, commercials, IMAX

Sajad (Sasha) Salehi COSM/GRPH/VCOM

M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts; B.F.A., Art Center College of Design

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Art Institute; Graphic Designer, Lather; Design Director, Roman Graphic; Lead Graphic Designer, Laleh Graphic; Graphic Designer, www.thesasha.com

Brandon Sammons GRPH

M.S., University of Southern California; B.S., Texas State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Head of Software, Software Coordinator and Support Technician, South by Southwest; Web Developer, The Bouqs Company; Freelance Software Engineer

Shaun Samson BDSN/TEXT

M.A., Central Saint Martins; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Design Consultant; Studio Team, Jeremy Scott; Senior Designer, Moschino S.p.A

Bayan Sardari SMED

M.A., Savannah College of Art & Design; B.F.A., Savannah College of Art & Design

Related industry experience/achievements:
Art Director, Order Production LLC; Fashion Designer, Freelance

Patricia Schmucker COSM

B.S., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience/achievements:
President, SalonInteractive, LLC; Strategic Business Development, The Kirschner Group; Founder, American Made Beauty; President, CEO, Performance Branding Services, LLC; Director of Training and Executive Development, PCMall/MacMall

Tom Selinske BUMT

M.B.A., Pepperdine University; B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Related industry experience/achievements:
President of Board, Pasadena Unified School District; Pasadena Educational Foundation; Chair of Board, Leadership Pasadena Inc.; President, Encore Awards & Marketing Corp.; Founder, FocusOut

Shant (Sean) Shahverdian GNST

M.B.A., California State University, Northridge; B.S., California State University, Northridge; A.A., Pasadena City College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Business Instructor, Glendale Community College, Pasadena City College, ITT Tech Technical Institute; Financial Advisor, HD Vest Financial Services; Investment Consultant, ETrade

Sonya Sharififard BUMT

Ph.D., Pepperdine University; M.A., Woodbury University; B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Lead, Cotton Incorporated; Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Pepperdine University; Chair, Society for Advancement of Management, Pepperdine University Global Leadership Chapter; Ambassador, Brooklyn Public Library

David Sherman GNST/GRPH/INTD

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; A.A., Art Institute of Atlanta; Certificate, University of California, Berkeley

Related industry experience/achievements:
Design Software Instructor/Research Library Specialist, FIDM, SF; Design Software Instructor, University of California, Berkeley Extension; Landscape Designer, PlaceWorks

Edwin F. Sierra INTD

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Architectural Designer, Associate, Senior Associate, Associate Vice President, RTKL/CallisonRTKL; Design Consultant, Architectural Designer, DL English Design Studio; Design Consultant, Senior Architectural Designer, Altoon + Porter Architects LPP; Design Manager, Senior Architectural Designer, Palledeo

Kristen Slowe MPDV/MRCH

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.A., Regis College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Founder/ Advisor, Monogram; Co-Founder, Designer, Saboteur; Retail Inventory Distribution Planner, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Planner, TJX Inc..

Camila Smith VCOM

M.A.Ed., Trident at American InterContinental University; B.S., California State University Long Beach

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Lecturer, Orange Coast College; Freelance Lead Stylist, Assistant Stylist for Print and Video

David Smith GNST/MPDV

B.A., California State University, Long Beach;M.F.A., Chapman University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Comic Colorist, Liquid Graphics/DC Comics; Photoshop Painter, Gork Enterprises; Background Painter for 2-D Animation, Go Potato.tv

Joy Somerville MPDV

Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College; Cerritos College

Related industry experience/achievements:
First Production Patternmaker, Grader, Marker Maker, Technical Designer, WRR Enterprise; Freelance Technical Designer, Patternmaker, Grader, Marker Maker

Olamiposi Somoye DESN

B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Pattern Drafter, J Brand; Sewing & Pattern Drafting Instructor, Sew FYI; Instructor, Unincorporated Life; Freelance Illustrator, Pattern Drafting

Yelena Sonkin KNTD/TEXT

Diploma, A. N. Kosygin Moscow State Textile University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Textile Designer, Fairway Trading Inc.; Director of Design and Development, Dynashape Intima, Inc.; Sweater Designer, Rico Hand Knits, Inc.

Larry Spears GNST

B.Sc., University of Glasgow

Related industry experience/achievements:
Marketing Consultant, Ellipsis.com; Associate Professor, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Susan Nelson Spencer MPDV/MRCH

M.P.A., California State University, Chico; M.S.I.D.T., California State University, Fullerton; B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal, Chief Learning Architect, Sandbox Learning Experience Design; Senior Learning Experience Designer, eLearning Mind (ELM) + Studio 5 Learning; Retail Marketing, Design and Merchandising, London Fog Industries; Assistant Buyer, Macys West/Federated Department Stores; Brand Manager Gruppo GFT/Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni; Trend Manager, Spiegel Catalog

Amanda Starling DENM/IMPD

Chairperson, Special Projects, The Business of Denim; Co-Chairperson, International Manufacturing & Product Development; Executive Director, Career Center & Industry Relations

B.S., University of Arkansas

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/President, Cass Industries, Inc.; Executive Coach, Institute of Management Studies; Senior Vice President, Kuma Sport, Inc.; Consultant, U.S. Commerce Department; Department Director, Beeba's Creations; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Karen Stein MPDV

B.A., Farleigh Dickinson University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Board Member, Maktaba Project; Owner/Designer, Cricket and Monkey; Visual Concepts Consultant, Owner, Daydreamer Boutique

George Stewart COSM

M.B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills; B.A., The Masters University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President of Operations, Algenist; Executive Director of Operations, Director of Operations & Logistics, Kate Somerville Skincare; Materials Director, Lifetech Resources; Operations Manager, The Kama Sutra Company

Megan Stewart SMED

B.B.A., Georgia State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Design Strategy Consultant, Vokare X; Creative Marketing Director, MoZeus Worldwide; Marketing & Creative Design Specialist, Arylessence

Jeffrey Streader IMPD

B.S., Richard Stockton College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Vice President, Guess?, Inc.; President, Kellwood Company; Vice President of Global Sourcing, VF Corporation; Director of Product Development and Global Sourcing, Oxford Industries

Jason Studnicky MPDV

B.S., The Art Institute; Santa Monica College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Manager of Technical Design, Guess?, Inc., Malibu Design Group, Secret Charm, Unger Fabrik; Product Design and Developer, Sport Casuals; Dance Costume Designer & Developer, Costume Depot

Mimi Su MRCH

Director, Merchandising & Marketing

B.A., California State University, Fullerton A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Buyer, Christian Dior, Saks Fifth Avenue; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame (FIDM)

Paige Sullivan SMED

University of California, Los Angeles; University of Southern California

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/President, Cryo Wave; Owner/Consultant, Holden Wright Consulting; Business Manager, Beach Cities Orthopedics; Area Manager, Lululemon Athletica

Keri Sussman-Shurtliff GNST/INTD/VCOM

M.A., Dominican University of California; B.A., Dominican University of California; Member: College Art Association (CAA)

Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, UCLA Extension; Archives Assistant, Bill Graham Presents; Gallery Administrator, Linda Jones Enterprises/Chuck Jones Studio Gallery; Academic Reviewer, Jansons Basic History of Art, 8th and 9th editions

Jeanne Thomas GNST/GRPH/IMPD/MMKT

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Lecturer, Expression College of Digital Arts; Owner/Art Director, Jeanne Thomas Graphic Design; Design Director, Wells Fargo; Creative Director, Autodesk; Art Director, Macromedia

Jonie Thomas DESN/TEXT

Director, Fashion Design

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President Merchandising Plus Size Women, E S Sutton/Extra Sportswear; Senior Merchandiser/Brand Manager Plus Size Women, Warnaco/White Stag; Senior Designer, Carole Little

Jason Trac BUMT/MFTG

M.B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; B.S., University of California, Riverside; Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience/achievements:
Human Resources Manager, CBS Interactive; Human Resources Supervisor, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Senior Human Resources Generalist, American Advisors Group; Associate Human Resources Business Partner, The Hertz Corporation

Dat Tran MFTG/MNWR/MPDV

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Owner, Designer, Lua Company; Design Director, Merchandiser, BJD, Inc; Senior Woven Designer for Menswear, Calvin Klein; Designer, Geoffrey Beene Menswear

Susan Tran SMED

M.B.A., University of Southern California; B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; A.A. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of eCommerce, K-Swiss, Donald J Pliner, Creatures of Comfort; VP of eCommerce & Multi-Channel Strategy, Chan Luu

Isabel Treidl BUMT/GNST

M.B.A., Southern State University; B.S., EAFIT University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Corpo - Educational Juice Bar; Creativity and Innovation Consultant; National Council Member, United Nations Association; President, Chair of Education, United Nations Association, Orange County; Co-Founder, IN- NOVE; Associate Professor, EAFIT University

Melissa Triber MPDV/MRCH

B.S., Central Washington University; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Director, Sage the Label, Young, Fabulous & Broke; Stylist; Creative Consultant; Senior Merchandiser, Patty Park Agency; Wardrobe Stylist, Paper Magazine

Samantha Troy GRPH/TECH/VCOM

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Related industry experience: Co-Founder/Principal, Design des Troy; Executive Digital Artist, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners; Graphics Coordinator, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.,

Brian Tucker SMED

M.B.A., John F. Kennedy University; B.A., California State University, Northridge; A.A., Saddleback College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Contract Business Development; Consultant, Rafelson Media, Inc.; Corporate Trainer, Inlingua; Adjunct Professor, Munich Business School, Germany

Patricia Turner MMKT

B.S., Barat College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal, Pat Turner Marketing & Events; Sales Promotion Director, Warner Bros. Studio Stores; Vice President, Event Marketing/Public Relations, Broadway Stores, Inc.; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Carlos Vazquez DESN/MFTG

B.S., Woodbury University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer, Mona Lisa; Designer, Alex Colman Sportswear, Saint Germain Sportswear, David Brown Robes & Loungewear, Lucie Ann Intimate Apparel, Davina; Merchandiser, Mr. Alex; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Prathima Venkatesan SMED

M.S., DePaul University; M.S., Purdue University; B.S., Purdue University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Design & Marketing Specialist; Managing Editor, Hulafrog; Brand Marketing, Rodan + Fields; Customer Experience Designer, Pacific Life

Ashley Vilgiate COSM

B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder

Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President Sales & Brand Management, DuWop LLC; Brand Manager, Simple Beauty, Inc., International Licensing, Guess? Inc.

Nicola Voss DESN

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner & Designer, Textilepop; Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, Office of the President, California Institute of the Arts; Director of Operations, School of Theatre, California Institute of the Arts

Robin Wagner BDSN/KNTD/MPDV/TEXT

B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology; Certificate, University of Maryland Global Campus; Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA)

Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant/Women's Education Guest Speaker, United Nations International Trade Commission; Product Development, Design, and Sourcing Consultant, Robin Wagner Design/Left Coast Agency, Public School NYC; Design Consultant, Feel the Piece; Product Development and Sourcing Consultant, Kevan Hall, Windsor Stores, Three Dots, GUESS?, Inc., Design Merchants; Vice President of Design/Design Director, Aire Clothing; Design Director/Merchandiser, Jennifer Reed Inc.

Aubrey T. Walden BUMT

M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management; B.A., Lynchburg College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Project and Business Strategy Manager, Treasury Services, City National Bank; Senior Vice President, Treasury Management, U.S. Bank; Instructor, University of Phoenix

Isaac Walker DESN/MFTG/MPDV

Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer, Converse; Graphic Artist, Warner Bros., LA Gear; Product Development Manager, Team Simpson; Freelance Graphic Artist, YMLA, Big Dogs, Point Zero

T.J. Walker DESN/MFTG/MNWR

Meridian Community College; B.F.A., Delta State University; M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University; Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA)

Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Founder, Black Design Collective; 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 MPDV/MRCH

Certificate, Los Angeles City College

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

Jorg Wallrabe GRPH

B.A., The New School

Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, President, BrandingIron Worldwide Inc.; Director of Accounts, Art Director, Publicist, Paul Wilmot Communications Experience

Debra Weaver MPDV

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Design & Consulting; Merchandising, Product Development, National Stores; Designer, Lure Studio, JNCO, SURYA; Creative Director, Merchandising, Product Development, Master Textile Mill

Eric Weisser GRPH/VCOM

B.A., Arizona State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Head of Marketing, New York County Lawyers' Association; Communications Director, Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue; Lead Graphic & Web Designer, Owner, Be Weisser Designs

Lorne Wellington BUMT

M.B.A., American Jewish University; B.A., Hampton University; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Creator, Owner, Sculpted Silhouette

Lindie Wilhelm DESN/MFTG

A.A., Parsons School of Design

Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer, Georgiou, Joanie Char, Levi Strauss & Company, Givenchy Sport; Owner/Designer, Devant; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Joanie Willgues DESN/GNST

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

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

Emily Williams BUMT

B.B.A., Berkely College, New York; J.D., Loyola Law School

Related industry experience/achievements:
Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney Generals Office; Associate Attorney, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Associate Attorney, The Wallace Firm

Jason E.C. Wright DESN

A.A.S, Harrison College

Related industry experience/achievements:
Director, Burntsienna Research Society

Qiong Wu DIGI

B.A., George Fox University; A.A. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance DP, Wave Productions; Social Media Photographer, NBA Cleveland Cavaliers

Deborah E. Young GNST/MNWR/MRCH/TSCI

Curriculum Development Specialist

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

Related industry experience/achievements:
Technical Consultant/Expert Witness; Graduate Teaching Associate, California State University, Long Beach; Instructor, Otis College of Art & Design; Author, Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics by Fairchild

Kristen Zimmer COSM/GRPH/SMED

Arizona State University

Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President Licensed Brands, Recycled Karma Brands, LLC; Retail Licensing Manager, Sega of America

Please note: The faculty list is subject to change quarterly.