
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 ceremonies held in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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 ceremonies in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Robert
Ackermann
(JDSN/TECH) LA
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) LA
Director, Digital Media, Digital Cinema
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
Christy
Addis
(VCOM) LA
M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Interior Designer, Melinda Ritz Interiors; Design Consultant, Design 849; Residential/Commercial Designer, True Design; Residential Designer, Dogtown; Adjunct Instructor, VCU; Set Decorator, Designer, Dresser and Art Director, Motion Picture Industry; Prop Shopper and Set Stylist, The Broadway Department Store
Shalini
Agrawal
(INTD) SF
Lehigh University; University of Illinois, Chicago
Related industry experience/achievements:
Thesis Advisor, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.; Instructor, UC Berkeley Extension; Senior Lecturer, California College of the Arts; Instructor, Academy of Art University; Owner, 378 Design; Co-Founder, Architreasures; Technical Coordinator, Solomon Cordwell Buenz; Independent Consultant, MAP Lab, Architecture is Fun
John
Ahr
(JDSN) LA
Creative Director, Jewelry Design
B.A., University of New Mexico; M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Founder, On-line Jewelry Academy; Instructor, Cerritos College, Cypress College, California State University, Los Angeles, Santa Monica College; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Andrew
Alexander
(GRPH/VCOM) LA
M.F.A., Art Center College of Design; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Gobbler, Beatport; Creative Director, Napster; Designer-Brand, Marketing, Napster, Beatport, Gobbler; Instructor, Otis, Art Center, UCLA
Simone
Alexander
(DESN) LA
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) LA
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
Mahdi
Alibakhshian
(DIGI) LA
B.A., Azad University; B.Arch., University of Tehran; B.Arch., University of Pennsylvania
Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct Faculty, Woodbury University; Architect, QASTIC Lab, Pelli Clark Architects, NADAA, Koetterkim & Associates, Fluid Motion Architects
Anne-Marie
Allen
(DESN) LA
LA Creative Director, Theatre Costume Design
Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct Professor, Santa Monica College; Instructor, Brooks College; Menswear Consultant, Old Frontier Clothing Co.; Fashion Designer and CEO, Red Allen 21; Designer/Merchandiser, Corey of California; Designer, Attitude of California, Jerell of Texas; Costume Designer, UCLA, Joyce Theatre New York, LAMAMA Theatre New York, Culver City Public Theatre, Edgemar Center for the Arts Santa Monica, Peoples Lives Theatre Company; Product Development, Linda Gray of Models, Inc.; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Jesse
Alvarez
(VCOM) LA
M.S., University of Southern California; B.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design; Certificate, Santa Monica College
Related industry experience/achievements:
UX/UI Senior Designer, Pearson; Freelance UX/UI Design Consultant; UI/Visual Design Consultant, BMW DesignworksUSA/TECHNICON; Senior Interaction Designer/Visual Designer, SAGE SOFTWARE; Staff I, Visual Designer/Assistant Manager, SAMSUNG DESIGN AMERICA/MOBILE UX
Benedict
Amendolara
(GNST/IMPD/MFTG/MMKT/MPDV/MRCH/TSCI) LA
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/VCOM) LA
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
Stacy
Anderson
(COSM/SMED) LA
M.A., London College of Fashion; B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Strategy Lead, We First Brand; Founder/Creative Director, KENT Woman; Head of Business Development, Piece & Co; Director of Marketing, Brook McIlroy Architecture/Urban Design
Thurlene
Anderson
(GNST) LA
Specialist, Instructional Services, Library
A.A., Los Angeles Harbor College; B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Related industry experience/achievements:
Public Speaker; Member of Phi Kappa Phi, Modern Language Association; Presentation at ICADA-SSIS 2015
Lana
Andes
(DESN) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Fashion Institute of Technology; Diploma, Scuola di Modellisti
Related industry experience/achievements:
VP of Design, Seacross; Director, Product Development, Candie's, LA Gear, Sam & Libby, Veda Shoes
Sotirios
Anemodouras
(BUMT) SF
LL.B., University of Hertfordshire, UK; LL.M., University of Southhampton, UK; M.B.A., University of Southhampton, UK; LL.M., Tulane University Law School
Related industry experience/achievements:
Legal Consultant; Associate, Galloway, Johnson, Tomkins, Burr & Smith, PLC; Tax Attorney, Zeps & Yannopoulos; Tax and Legal Consultant, Ernst & Young Business Advisory Solutions
Christopher
Angel
(DIGI) LA
University of Southern California; Yale University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Author, The Mona Lisa Speaks; Filmmaker, Director, This is Not a Test, Wishmaster, Beyond Redemption, The Fear: Halloween Night; Film Editor, Expedition Bismark, Not Just the Best of Larry Sanders DVD.
Jan
Ardell
(MFTG) LA
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
Anita
Arellano
(GRPH) SF
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Related industry experience/achievements:
Exhibiting Artist, Atlantic Gallery, New York; Lead Consultant, Brand Strategy, Sapient Corporation; Creative Director, Ernst & Young LLP; Art Director, Ingres Corporation
Taryn
Aronson
(COSM/SMED) LA
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
Nalini
Arora
(DESN) LA
B.S., California State University, Northridge; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Footwear & Accessory Design Consultant and Creative Director; Lead Global Womens Footwear Design, Rip Curl; Womens and Kids Footwear Designer, ACI International; Childrens Footwear Designer, Sketchers USA
Ancy
Baby
(MPDV) LA
Fashion Institute of Technology; City University of New York
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
Nathan W.
Bailey
(VCOM) LA
American Film Institute Conservatory; Emerson College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Assistant Art Director, Set Designer, Production Designer for film, television, music video, commercial; Set Dresser, Art Department PA for commercial
Harriet
Bailiss-Sustarsic
(COSM) LA
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, True Religion Brand Jeans, Guess? Inc.; Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, The Wet Seal, Inc.
Pamela M.
Banks
(DESN) LA
B.S., University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer/Patternmaker, Miss Elliette, Inc., Chez California, Topson Downs Inc., Carol-Ann of California; Instructor, Otis College of Art & Design, Pasadena Community College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Beverly Hills Adult School
André
Barnwell
(COSM/MMKT) LA
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) LA
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
Charles
Barrett
(BUMT/MRCH) SF
B.S., Stonehill College; M.A., San Francisco State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct Instructor, City College of San Francisco; Lead Author, Office Skills, International Thomson Publishing, Inc; Junior Accountant, Chevron, Speckels Sugar, Transitron; Instructor, City College of San Francisco
Bridget
Batch
(GRPH) LA
California Institute of the Arts; University of Houston
Related industry experience/achievements:
Commercial Photographer; Commercial Photographers Assistant; Digital Technician and Retoucher; Faculty, New York Film Academy; Teaching Assistant, California Institute of the Arts
Misha
Behbehani
(MPDV/MRCH) LA/OC
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) LA
Chairperson, Fashion Knitwear Design, Textile Design,B.A. Design; 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
Cheryl
Bensmiller
(GNST) LA
B.S.F.S., Georgetown University; M.A., California State University, Northridge
Related industry experience/achievements:
Teaching Assistant, California State University, Northridge
Jane
Bersin
(MFTG/MRCH) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology; Ohio State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Marketing and Business Advisor, Initials Plus; Fashion Coordinator, The Broadway Department Store, Carson Pirie Scott
Kimberly
Berthet
(GNST) LA
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
Bruce
Berton
(MFTG) LA
Santa Monica City College;University of Korea;University of California, Los Angeles;California State University, Monterey Bay
Related industry experience/achievements:
Executive Vice President and CEO, Roochi Traders; Director of International Consulting, Stonefield Josephson; Owner, B & B International Manufacturing Company; President, Botany Industries
Laura
Bess
(SMED) LA
B.A., University of California, Davis
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Copywriter; Copywriter, Havas Edge, RPA; Creative Writing Program Director
Trevor
Bikhram
(FTWR/INTD) LA
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
Anna Lee
Binder
(GNST/MRCH/TSCI) SF
B.A., California State University San Jose; M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Fabric Showcase; Costume Historian (Diversity Exhibit), Oakland Museum; Textile and Costume Curator
Will
Binder
(GNST/GRPH/VCOM) LA
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Certificate, Saddleback Valley Jr College
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
Robert
Blackshear
(DESN/MFTG) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Blackshear Grading Marking Service; Technology Trainer, Gerber Technology, Inc.; Grader/Marker, Walt Disney Co.; Instructor, Santa Monica City College
Lorilyn
Bleckmann
(MRCH) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
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
Alina
Bokovikova
(GNST/VCOM) SD
M.F.A., University of California, San Diego; M.Ed., Novosibirsk Redagogical University, Russia
Related industry experience/achievements:
Guest Lecturer, Undergraduate Student Supervisor, Teacher Assistant; University of California, San Diego; Art Teacher, Novosibirsk High School
Nancy Jacobson
Bombard
(MPDV/MRCH) SF
B.S., Northeastern University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Childrenswear Buyer, Day One Centers; Buyer/Planner, Saks Fifth Ave, NY; Store Manager, Gap, Inc.; Retail Division Manager/Buyer, Japanese Weekend, Inc.; Regional Category Buyer, Whole Foods, Inc.; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Laura
Bonsall
(DESN/GNST/MFTG) LA/OC
B.A., Purdue University; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Related industry experience/achievements:
Costume Designer, Long Beach City College, Grove Shakespeare Festival; Patternmaker, Alaska Repertory Theatre, El Camino College; Pattern Assistant, Centre Theatre Group
Carol
Bowdoin-Gil
(GNST/TSCI) LA
B.A., Pitzer College;M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Chaffey College, California State University, Long Beach; Curator, Petterson Museum of Intercultural Arts; Freelance Costume Designer
Christopher
Bowne
(GNST) LA/OC
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/COSM) LA
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
Brannon
(GNST/MFTG) LA/OC
Apparel Technology Coordinator, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
B.F.A., University of Kansas
Related industry experience/achievements:
Sr. Global Color Manager, Russell Corporation; Manager, Color and Technical Services, Textile Design Manager CAD, CAD/Textile Designer, VF Jeanswear; Graphic Artist, Kayser-Roth Hosiery Corporation
Mary Ann
Brennan
(SMED) LA
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
Stacey
Brightman
(DESN) LA
B.A., Pomona College;Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Educational Outreach, Los Angeles Opera
Marvin
Brooks
(BUMT/M/RCH) SF
B.F.A., Occidental College;M.F.A., Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Related industry experience/achievements:
Public Relations Intern, Ruby Press; Sales, Saks Fifth Avenue; Escada and Prada Specialist, Neiman Marcus
Erica
Brosman
(MPDV) LA
B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Product Development Manager, Senior Product Development Specialist, Product Development Specialist, Designer, Product Development/Fabric Sourcing Associate, ModCloth; Production Assistant/Fabric Buyer Assistant, BCBG Max Azria Group
Corinne
Brothers
(DESN) LA
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) LA
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
Paul
Butler
(BUMT) LA
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Hotel Business and Finance (HNC); National Examinations Board Hotel Supervisory Studies (NEBHSS); Associate, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA); Associate, Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Related industry experience/achievements:
Client Partner, Newleaf Training and Development; Regional Finance Manager, Marriott International Hotels; Director of Financial Services, Hilton HHonors Worldwide; Regional Finance Director, Hilton International
Martha L.
Calderon
(TEXT) LA
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
Sara
Caldwell
(DIGI) LA
M.F.A., California State University, Northridge; University of Iowa
Related industry experience/achievements:
Writer/Producer, House of Gorey Productions; Lecturer, Film and Media Studies, UC Santa Barbara; Film Instructor, College of the Canyons; Writer/Producer, Medical Diary (Discovery Health Channel); Writer/Producer, WORLDNET Television
Barbara
Callas
(INTD) LA
M. ARCH., University of California, Los Angeles; B.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Architect/Principal, Callas Architects, Callas Shortridge Architects, Israel - Callas Shortridge Design Associates; Architect, Franklin D. Israel Design Associates
John
Cameron
(GNST/MRCH) LA
A.S., Pierce College;B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;M.B.A., University of Southern California
Related industry experience/achievements:
Manager of Information Technology, Arco
Cindy
Campbell
(GNST) SF
B.A., California State University, Northridge;M.A., California State University, Northridge
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, California State University, Northridge
Dennis
Canon
(GRPH) LA
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Art Director/Lead Designer, Mattel; Faculty, Otis College of Art & Design; Design Supervisor, Disney Consumer Products; Senior Designer, Design Supervisor, Disney Store
Monica
Carbajal
(BUMT/GNST) LA
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
Erica
Carreon
(VCOM) LA
M.B.A., University of La Verne; B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Manager, Anthropologie; Product Presentation Manager, Nike; General Manager of Merchandising, Gap; Freelance Visual Designer
Paula
Castleberry
(VCOM) LA
University of California, Los Angeles; B.F.A., University of Florida
Related industry experience/achievements:
Art Director, L3i Interface Technologies; Freelance Graphic Designer, Alive Graphic Design
Terese
Centofante
(DESN/MPDV) OC/SD
B.S., Northern Illinois University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Artist, Third Child Studio/Friki Tiki Fish; Art Consultant, Gallery Lara; Retail Manager, Benetton/Main Street Outfitters
Amy
Chai
(MRCH) SD
University of California, San Diego
Related industry experience/achievements:
Merchandise Buyer/ Planner, BuddhiBox; Assistant Inventory Planner, Red Envelope, Provide Commerce; Sales Manager, Isharya, Inc.
Kyle
Chan
(DESN/GRPH/MPDV/VCOM) SF
B.F.A., The Art Institute of California, San Francisco
Related industry experience/achievements:
Independent Fashion Designer; Graphic Designer; Owner, Hexmachina, Senior Lecturer, California College of the Arts; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Amy C.
Chang
(COSM/GNST) LA
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/MPDV) LA/OC
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
Jan
Chayo
(MRCH) LA
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Related industry experience/achievements:
Buyer, The Broadway Department Store; President, Jenal Designs
Joy
Chen
(GNST) SF
M.B.A., Harvard University; B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Related industry experience/achievements:
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, H20+Beauty; Chief Executive Director Officer, Board Director, Yes To, Inc.; Vice President Operations, Laundry and Home Care Division, Clorox Company
Michelle
Chila
(SMED) LA
B.A., University of Illinois, Chicago
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Vice President of Marketing & PR, Director of PR & Strategic Planning, TACORI; Director of Publicity, NMA Entertainment & Marketing; Written Comm. Administrator, Feature Film Publicity, Warner Bros. Pictures
Ivette
Chornomud
(GRPH/VCOM) LA
B.F.A., Art Center College of Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Merchandising Design Director, Urban Decay Cosmetics/LOréal Luxe; Creative Director of Global Design, Branding and Merchandising, Westcoast Chill; Creative Director, Anastasia Beverly Hills; Product Design Professor, Irvine Valley College; Product Designer and Art Director, Clarity Design, Inc.; Creative Director, Gleam by Melanie Mills Hollywood.
Kimberly
Christensen
(DESN) LA
Parsons School of Design
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
Tim
Christiansen
(BUMT) LA
B.E.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct Professor, Montana State University; Associate Professor, University of Arizona; Assistant Professor, Montana State University, Purdue University
Angela D.
Clark
(SMED) LA
Eastern Michigan University; University of Southern California
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Director, eCommerce, Delta Galil; Senior Merchandising Consultant, eBay; Merchandising Lead Global eCommerce, e.l.f.; Director Global eCommerce, Senior Manager Global eCommerce, Senior Manager eCommerce, Levis
Sharon D.
Coleman
(GNST) SF
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-runs, Lyrics & Dirges
Edward A.
Colton
(BUMT) LA
J. D., Southwestern Law School; M.B.A., University of Southern California; B.S., California State University, Los Angeles; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and California Attorney; California Real Estate Broker
Related industry experience/achievements:
President, CEO, Santa Barbara Dreams, LLC, Open Highways, LLC; President, CEO, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Alpha Therapeutic Corporation; Senior Tax Counsel, Atlantic Richfield Company; Foreign Tax Director, Baker Hughes; Senior Tax Associate, KPMG
Elna
Cooke
(DESN) LA
Certificate, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.A., California State University, Sonoma
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer/Owner, Elna Design; Freelance Designer, Randall Christensen; Trend/Color Consultant, Mona Lisa Casual; Assistant Designer, Stamp; Freelance Patternmaking, Coco Johnson
Gail
Cottingham
(GNST) LA
B.F.A., Ohio State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Graphic Designer, May Company; Art Director, Bullock's
Shannon
Cottrell
(GRPH/VCOM) LA
B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Photographer; Product Photographer, Broadley-James Corporation; Studio Manager, Studio 1636
Greta E.
Couper
(GNST) LA
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;M.B.A., Pepperdine University;Ph.D., North Central University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Alumni Career/Director, Pepperdine University; Associate Professor, North Central University; Project Manager, Citicorp
Nicole
Craig
(MMKT) LA
B.F.A., New York University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Special Account Executive, Merchandiser, MJC International; Senior Buyer, Forever 21; Senior Buyer, Fredricks of Hollywood
Abraham
Crespin
(DESN/MFTG) LA
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Grader/Marker Maker, Disneyland, Disneyland Resort
Eric
Criswell
(DIGI/VCOM) LA
B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Related industry experience/achievements:
Head of Production, Guerilla Hollywood; Creative Producer, Apple; Producer, Beachbody; Development Production Consultant, Stan Lees POW! Entertainment; Executive Producer, Mind Geek, Inc.,
Julie
Curtis
(COSM) LA
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Copy Director/Global Brands, Shiseido; Associate Creative Director, RPA; Freelance Copywriter, Creative Director
Edward
Dahl
(GRPH/MRCH/VCOM) SF
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
Timothy
Dailey
(DIGI) LA
MFA, Pratt University; B.S., Grand Valley State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Professor, The Art Institute; Academic Consultant, Southern States University; Tracking Artist, Digital Frontier FX; Nuke Compositor, CBS Studios Practical Magic LLC; CG Generalist, Baked FX; Visual Effects Artist, Stoopid Buddy Stoodies
Ruth
Daughters
(DESN) LA
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
Daniel
Davis
(MFTG) LA
M.A., Instituto Marangoni, Italy; B.F.A., University of Georgia
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Designer, Calvin Klein-CK Jeans, John Varvatos Collection; Global Design Director, Armani Exchange; Assistant Designer, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, RLX
Celeste
Day-Drake
(BDSN/GNST/INTD) LA
A.A., 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/achievements:
Project Manager, College Bound; Project Coordinator, FIDM Chairing Styles; 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; President of the 2012-2013 Pasadena Chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
Deanna
DeMayo
(BDSN/GNST) LA
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) LA/OC
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
David
Dea
(MFTG) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Sourcing, ENK International; Advisor, Factory Direct; Vice President of Business Development, Nouvolution; Director of Global Footwear Sourcing, WSA Global Holdings; Senior Account Executive, MAGIC; Partner, Pomsoft; Vice President of Operations, Winfashion, WinFashion; CTO, Super 73
Ryan
Denny
(INTD) SF
B.Arch., Ball State University; B.S., Ball State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Project Administrator, KMD Architects; Senior Designer/CA, Anshen & Allen Architects; Senior Designer, Brayton & Hughs Design Studio; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Morgan
Di Stefano
(VCOM) LA
B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., Emerson College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Communications, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network; Director of Publicity, Embassy Row; Senior Press Manager, Oxygen Media; Press Coordinator, NBC Entertainment
Juan Carlos
Diaz
(DESN) LA
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
Kathleen
Dohrmann
(INTD) LA
B.A., Otis College of Art & Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
Exhibiting Artist; Project Administration, Nakano Logistics; Artists Assistant to Eugenia Butler, Linda Burnam; Teachers Assistant, Otis College of Art & Design
Sue Ann
Dorman
(JDSN) LA
B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Sue Ann Dorman. Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Danielle
Douglas
(MRCH) LA
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.
Moira
Doyle
(DESN/MFTG/MNWR) LA
A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College;B.F.A., American InterContinental University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Hanover Phist, Inc.; Patternmaker, Grader, Designer, Los Angeles Fashion Industry; Costume Cutter, KCET Shakespeare Videos; Image Consultant, Personal Imaging; Consultant, Gerber Accumark
Randy
Dunbar
(GRPH) LA
Certificate, Los Angeles City College
Related industry experience/achievements:
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; Art Director, California Apparel News; Editor in Chief, The LA Fashion Magazine
Nancy
Duncan
(GNST/MFTG/MPDV) LA
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
Daniel
Duran
(MRCH) LA
B.S., University of Southern California; London School of Economics
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President of Merchandise Planning, Director of Merchandise Planning, Hot Topic; Merchandise Planner, Pacific Sunwear Inc.; Business Analyst, Flipswap Inc.
Cassandra
Durant-Hamm
(GNST/MMKT/MRCH/TSCI) LA
Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College;B.A., Fordham University;California State University, Los Angeles;Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA)
Related industry experience/achievements:
Manager, Cotton Incorporated, Los Angeles; Account Executive, California Apparel News; Production Manager, Arthur Max Inc.; Sales Administrator, Ideal Textiles; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Angela M.
Eads
(DESN) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Costume Designer for theatre, film, television & new media; Set Costumer; Costumer
Tricia
Edwards
(DENM/IMPD/MPDV/TSCI) LA
Assistant Department 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) LA
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
Karina
Elias
(MRCH) SF
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Related industry experience/achievements:
Accounting Assistant, bebe Stores Inc.; Allocation Manager, Ross Stores Inc.
Rebecca
Eliason
(MPDV) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer, Jane Doe, Skinny Minnie, US Boys, Kudeta, Major Motion, Genius Jeans, Kass and Co., Jett Paris; Design Director, JNCO; Design Director, Krista Lee; Design Consultant; Merchandiser, Fairway Trading
Christina
Elmen
(SMED) LA
B.A., Grand Valley State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder & Agency Director, The Mae Agency; Council Member, PR Couture; LA Chapter Advisor, Women in PR; Theatrical Print Coordinator, Universal Pictures; Communications & Events, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Hakon
Engvig
(GRPH) LA
Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles Extension; A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A., California State University, Northridge
Related industry experience/achievements:
Graphic & Web Designer Instructor, The Art Institute, University of California, Los Angeles; Web Design and UX Design Instructor, Mt. Sierra College; Instructor, California State University, Los Angeles, Northridge; Founder & Principal, of 4eign Design
Manuel
Escalante
(BUMT/GNST) LA
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) LA
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
Keemia
Ferasat
(SMED) LA
M.A., University Southern California; B.A., University of Southern California
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, CEO, Style Salute; Public Relations Associate, Pondel Wilkinson, Financial Communications Partner; Global Business Operations, Cornerstone OnDemand; Senior Communications Manager, DFL Interiors
Robert
Ficken
(BUMT) SF
B.S., University of Phoenix; M.A., University of Phoenix
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Citizenre Solar; Executive Vice President of Human Resources, A-T Solutions; Director of Human Resources, North Idaho College; Regional Human Resources Manager, The Home Depot; Divisional Human Resources, Data Broadcasting
Virililia
Flores
(COSM) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Product Development Manager, Fabfitfun; Product Development & Marketing Manager, Merle Norman Cosmetics; Director of Sales & Product Development, Gemdo Cosmetics Manufacturer
Dawn Marie
Forsyth
(BDSN/DESN) LA
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
Tiffany
Frake
(SMED) LA
B.S., University of Southern California
Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-founder, Chief Experience Officer, Sparkset; Client Strategy, Account Lead, Apex Performance; Senior Account Executive, Argent Mortgage Company; Account Executive, Rogers & Associates; Public Relations Specialist, Kia Motors America
Paula G.
Franco
(MMKT) LA
B.F.A., Centenary University ; New York University
Related industry experience/achievements:
National Sales Manager, St. John Knits; Director of Marketing, Neige Inc.; Director of Sales and Marketing, Frau Shoes; Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Escada Inc.; Senior Account Executive, Liz Claiborne Inc.
Kenneth
Frawley
(DESN/GNST/GRPH/INTD/TECH/TEXT) LA
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/JDSN/TECH) LA
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) LA
Argosy University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Founder, CEO, FortyTwentyAM; Patternmaking, Manager, UD4U; Production Assistant Manager, Flat Pattern Maker, Pleasure Doing Business
James
Gallagher
(BUAD/BUMT) SF
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
Jeff
Garcia
(VCOM) LA
A.A., Fresno City College
Related industry experience/achievements:
EFX, Model Maker, Dreamquest (Disney); Marketing Designer, Purchasing Agent, Design and Fabrication Crew Foreman, Task Research
Marissa
Gardner
(COSM) LA
Dowling College; Long Island University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director, Global Supplier Relations Procurement, Smashbox Cosmetics, Estee Lauder Companies Inc.; Manager, Sr. Analyst, Global Supplier Relations, Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Susan
Geluz
(BDSN/DESN/GNST/INTD/VCOM) SF
B.F.A., Academy of Art University ; B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute; California College of Arts & Crafts
Related industry experience/achievements:
Artist; Decorative Painter; Graphic Designer
Danielle
Genzel
(VCOM) LA
M.F.A., California College of the Arts; B.A., San Francisco State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Graphic Designer, Third Degree Sportswear; Event Coordinator, JLL at Google; Instructor, Little Paper Planes Collective; Co-founder, CTRL+SHFT Womens Art Collective
Mika
Gipson
(BUMT) LA
M.B.A., Bryant University; B.S., University of Rhode Island
Related industry experience/achievements:
Quality Manager, Americas Region, Louis Vuitton Americas
Gabriele
Goldaper
(IMPD/MFTG) LA
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) LA
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) LA
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) LA
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
(MFTG/MPDV) LA
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
Robyn
Grant
(COSM) LA
J.D., University of Southern California Gould School of Law ; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal, StyleCon, LLC; Attorney, Law Office of Robyn B. Grant; Attorney, Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro; Attorney, Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory
Mel
Grayson
(MFTG/MNWR) LA
Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Wardrobe Director, Nicole Murphy Industries; Freelance Fashion Stylist/Designer; Designer/Decorator, Bedfellows; Visual Merchandiser, Emphasis, Mattia's, Santa Monica; Celebrity Personal Assistant; Freelance Fashion Editor; On Camera Fashion Consultant; Visual Director, Pinky Rose Boutique; Image Consultant, McDonald's Corp. and WMC; Showroom Manager/Interior Stylist, Loft Appeal Marketplace at LA Mart; Creative Director, Simply Wholesome; Jimi Hendrix ID Fabric Project, Silk Road Trading Company; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Loretta
Green
(MPDV) LA
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
Mandy
Green
(MMKT) LA
M.A., Syracuse University; B.F.A., Parsons School of Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Design/Business Development, MGA Entertainment, Disney Consumer Products; Senior Manager, Product Brand Development, NBC Universal Brand Development; Senior Manager, Global Hardlines, DreamWorks Animation; Lead Design Management, Walt Disney Consumer Products; Packaging Communication Manager, Nestle USA; Creative Director, Mandy Green Design
Joshua
Greenberg
(SMED) LA
B.S., Ithaca College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Managing Director, Caveat; Executive Producer, Secret Breakfast, Tool of North America, Goodby Silverstein & Partners; President, Executive Producer, Duck Pond Films, We Are Famous, Inc.
Ryan
Gumienny
(DESN) LA
Rochester Institute of Technology
Related industry experience/achievements:
Head of Product, Design Director, ACI International; Co-Founder, Head of Product, eMarketplace Specialist, Amazon FBA Private Label; Founder, Design Director, Business Development, Comunitymade LLC; Global Product Line Manager, Sanuk: Deckers Outdoor Co.
Mitchell
Guttman
(DIGI/VCOM) LA
University of California, Berkeley; Columbia University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct Faculty, New York Film Academy, Columbia University; President, Miles Per Gallon Productions; Executive Producer, 1st AD, Flesh Memory; Associate Producer, Location Manager, Con Man, Paint It Black, Directors Cut; Director of Development, Little Engine Productions; Producer, Field Director, All Access/Blowin Up Sculpted Silhouette
Lisa
Haddock
(MMKT) SD
Ph.D., Walden University; B.A., University of Utah; San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Consultant, Keeping It Green; Sales Development Manager, Xyphyr Marketing and Communications; Executive Vice President of Business Development, Luxor Design; International Marketing Manager/Director of Administrative Services, San Diego State University, American Language Institutes
Estel
Hahn
(MPDV) LA
Assistant Chairperson, Apparel Technical Design, Merchandise Product Development, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Designer; Head Designer, Next Era, Bonkers; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Elizabeth
Hale
(BDSN/MRCH/TECH/TEXT) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.F.A., University of New Mexico
Related industry experience/achievements:
Surface Designer, Product Development, Los Angeles Philharmonic; Illustration and Graphic Designer, The Echo Theater Company; Deputy Art Director, Los Angeles Times Magazine
Noel
Hall
(BUMT) LA
B.S., St. Johns University; Certified Public Accountant
Related industry experience/achievements:
Managing Director, Hall & Associates, LLC
Tod
Hallman
(VCOM) LA
Point Park College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Fashion Stylist, Fashion Show Producer, THPFashion Inc.; Fashion Editor, IONA Magazine
Sarah
Halpern
(MPDV/TEXT) LA
B.F.A., University of Washington; M.F.A., The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Related industry experience/achievements:
Graphic Designer, Bending Borders; Art Director, BRC Imagination Arts; Designer, Mattel, Inc.; Artist in Residence, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles; Textile Designer, MGA; Technical Illustrator, Spin Master; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Kent
Hammond
(GNST) LA
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
Bora
Han
(BDSN/DESN) SF
M.F.A., Academy of Art University; M.P.S., Sookmyung Womens University; B.S., Sungshin Womens University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Creative Director/Owner of Design Studio, Bora Han; Adjunct Faculty, Art Institutes, San Francisco; Fashion Designer, Hansang
Laine
Harrington
(GNST) SF
Instructional Specialist, San Francisco
B.A., Whittier College; M.A., Pacific School of Religion; Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union
Related industry experience/achievements:
Visiting Scholar, Beatrice M. Bane Research Group on Women and Gender, UC Berkeley; Conference presentations, University of Leeds, University of Nottingham, University of Liverpool, Columbia University, UC Berkeley, Barrett Honors College, ASU West; Personal Assistant to Bette Davis, 1987; Researcher of continental feminist philosophy, rhetoric design; Poet; Editor/Author of numerous published essays
Carrie
Harris
(MRCH/MMKT) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Sales Executive, FAMMA GROUP, INC.; Market Analyst/Merchandise Manager, Directives West; Career Advisor, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Store Manager, Ladders
Emily
Hashimoto
(MFTG) LA
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
Douglas J.
Haverty
(GRPH/MPDV) LA
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
Brian
Hawkins
(MMKT) SD
B.A., University of San Diego; M.B.A., Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Catalyst, PreFAB; Co-Founder, Styleseek, MyTasteBud; Creative Associate, Agence Metropolis; Sponsorship Fulfillment Coordinator, Americas Cup organizing Committee; Founding Partner, Catalyst Marketing; Instructor, University of California, San Diego
Jennifer
Haynes
(GNST) SF
A.S., Treasure Valley Community College;B.S., Oregon State University;Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Santa Monica College, University of California, Los Angeles; Biotechnology Patent Agent, Danisco U.S., Inc., Townsend, Townsend & Crew; Senior Patent Scientist, Knobbe, Martens, Olseon & Bear
Jocelyn
Heaney
(GNST) LA
M.F.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; B.A., University, of California, Berkeley
Related industry experience/achievements:
Writer, Warner Brothers Pictures; Professor, Glendale College, Los Angeles City College, SCI-ARC; Co-founder, Los Angeles Writers Reading Series
Erin
Helgerson
(DESN) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; University of Colorado
Related industry experience/achievements:
Merchandiser/Designer, HeartSOUL Girls; Designer, Stony Apparel; Associate Designer, Torrid; Assistant Designer, The Disney Store, Cutie Patootie Clothing, Inc.
Erin
Helgeson
(DESN) LA
B.A., University of Colorado; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Merchandiser/Designer, HeartSOUL Girls; Designer, Stony Apparel; Associate Designer, Torrid; Assistant Designer, The Disney Store, Cutie Patootie Clothing, Inc.
Tom
Henkenius
(SMED) LA
Director, Digital Marketing
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
Elisabeth
Hinckley
(MMKT) LA
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
Taryn
Hipwell
(MFTG) LA
B.F.A., The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Related industry experience/achievements:
Design Assistant/Production Assistant, Anna Sui; Retail Window Displays, Scoop NYC; Wardrobe Stylist for film, print, celebrities; Host/Creator/Designer, Ecodivastv.com; CEO, Eco Divas LLC.; Fashion Instructor, Environmental Charter High School; Writer/Producer; Writer, Textile Insight Magazine
Kendall
Hoeft
(GNST) SF
M.F.A., University of Tampa; B.S., Clearwater Christian College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Florida International University, Westside Christian School
Lisa
Hoffman
(GRPH/VCOM) SF/LA
Director, Graphic Design; Department Coordinator, Beauty Merchandising & Product Development, Visual Communications, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
B.A., San Jose State University; M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute
Related industry experience/achievements:
Map Designer, Burning Man Organization; Art Director/Production Manager, Modern Media Ventures; Graphic and Textile Design, Esprit Corp; Freelance Photographer and Designer; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
William
Hoover
(MFTG/MNWR) LA
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) LA
B.A., 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
Giovanni
Hortua
(GNST) OC
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine; M.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., California State University, Long Beach; B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Speaker, Open Forum Organizer, Orange Coast College; Faculty, Lecturer, Organizer, Workshop Speaker and Leader, Golden West College; Lecturer, California State University, Los Angeles, Academy Couture of Arts/Beverly Hills Design Institute, California International University
DeBorah
Houston
(DESN/MFTG/MNWR/MPDV) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer Custom Design Studio; Designer/Patternmaker, Catalina; Fashion Illustrator, Sketch Artist, City Girl. Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Longchuan
Huang
(COSM) LA
Ph.D., University of Florida; M.B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.S., Florida Institute of Technology; B.E., Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, ICE Cosmetic LLC; Associate Director Business Development, Dermala Inc.; Commercialization & Business Development Manager, Nucelis LLC
Yongjian (Tomy)
Huang
(DESN) LA
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
H Donald
Hughes
(DESN/GNST/INTD/VCOM) SF
Southwest Junior College;California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Independent Creative Director/Store Planner/Designer, Helpers of the Mentally Retarded; Visual Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Regional Visual Coordinator, Abraham and Strauss; Visual Manager, The Broadway Department Store; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Victoria
Hunter
(MPDV/TECH) LA
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
Peter
Hyoguchi
(DIGI) LA
Santa Barbara City College; Certificate, UCLA Extension
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Film Instructor; Producer & Director, The New Kind; CEO and Founder, Strike.TV
Hilary
Iker
(GNST) LA
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
Bella
Ivory
(DESN) LA
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
Kathleen
Jaben
(GNST/MMK/MRCH/TSCI) LA/OC
Instructional Specialist, IDEA Center Coordinator, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County
A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology; B.S., Marywood College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President, Merchandising, Ocean Pacific Childrenswear; Director, Boy Division, Elkay Industries; Merchandise Manager, Duofold Incorporated
JoAnn
Jack
(DESN/MMKT/MPDV/MRCH) OC/SD
B.S., University of Redlands
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, CCJ Solutions/Consulting; Director of Retail, Resort at Squaw Creek; Assistant Director of Retail Operations, Hotel Del Coronado; Merchandising Manager; Western Golf Properties, Director of Retail Operations; KSL Resorts; Founder/Director, San Diego Fashion Style Art; Retail Consultant, Liberty Station; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Gail
Jackson
(DESN/MPDV/MRCH) SF
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) LA
B.S., Temple University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Account Executive, Southwest Leasing
Carin
Jacobs
(GNST) LA/OC
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Uniform Designer, Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders; Freelance Theatrical Costume Designer; Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Designer, BCozy; Costume Designer, LA Theatre Works
Sharon Elizabeth
Jaffe
(DESN/MPDV/VCOM) SF
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.
Lori
Janssen
(DESN) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Dimensions by Lori Lynn; Patternmaker, C. Notti; Patternmaker, Puccini
Victoria
Jefferson
(MPDV) LA
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
(MPDV) LA
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
Eric
Jones
(GNST) OC
B.F.A., Valdosta State University;M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Irvine Valley College, California State University, Fullerton, Oak View Learning Center; Teacher, Calvary Chapel Tustin; Exhibiting Artist
Hagop G.
Kaprelian
(GNST/TSCI) LA
B.S., University of Manchester, England;M.S., University of Manchester, England
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President of Operations, Fashion in Prints; Partner, Uniprints LLC
Morgan C.
Kaptain
(COSM) LA
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Packaging Development, Stila & Jane Cosmetics; Product Manager, DayNa Decker, Inc., Brand Manager, American International Industries; Senior Project Manager, Hatchbeauty; Project Manager, Dayna Decker Inc.; Senior Packaging Development Manager, Stila Cosmetics, Jane Cosmetics
Anthony
Karaboghosian
(GRPH) LA
Art Center College of Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Illustrator/Finisher/Designer, Petrol Advertising; Instructor, Cal State University, Northridge; Freelance Graphic Designer
Jennifer
Karuletwa
(MFTG) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Trend Analyst; Freelance Stylist; Associate West Coast Fashion Director, Here & There; Account Director, Stylesight; Senior Business Development Manager, Stylus
Christine
Kastanos
(DESN//MPDV) SF
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Product Design & Development Consultant; Senior Designer, Owned Brands Men's, Mervyn's
Sande
Katana
(DESN/MFTG) LA
Certificate, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago;Certificate, Ray/Vogue Fashion Art Institute
Related industry experience/achievements:
Wardrobe/Costume Department, Warner Bros. Studio; Designer/Patternmaker, Roth LeCover Suits; Assistant Designer/Patternmaker, Gustave Tassell, Couture; Manager of Pattern Department, Alex Colman, Inc.; Director of Patternmaking, Jonathan Martin, Inc.; Prod. Engineer, Peter Cohen, Couture
Deborah
Kattler Kupetz
(COSM) LA
M.S.G., University of Southern California; M.S.W, University of Southern California; B.A., Scripps College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder/CEO, dkkevents, Recenterpiece, Rhythm & Greens, Betty and Sheila Clothing; Co-Producer, TedxLA; Strategist, L.A. Literacy Corp; Co-founder, Visual Philanthropy; Alternative Fundraising Founder, Rhino Entertainment Company
Satoshi
Kawahito
(GNST/MRCH/VCOM) LA/OC
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience/achievements:
Web Designer, Prime Internet; Programmer, JE Pistons; Web Developer, Cityconcierge.com
Kevin
Keele
(BUAD/DESN/GNST/MNWR) LA
Regional Director, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.S., Volunteer State Community College; B.S., Woodbury University; M.B.A., Woodbury University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Forecaster, Trends 2000; Buyer, Arkin California; Buyer, Bregman & Associates; Assistant Buyer, Buffum's; Store Manager, Susie's Casuals; Department Manager, Target; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Melissa
Kehoe
(DENM/IMPD/TSCI) LA
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
Barbara
Keller
(INTD/VCOM) LA
A.A., Fullerton College;B.A., California State University, Fullerton;Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID);Certified Interior Designer (CID)
Related industry experience/achievements:
Trade Liaison, Outdoor Elegance Patio Design Center; Regional Sales Manager, Greystone Home Collection; Owner/Designer, Barbara Keller Designs; Store Manager, Norwalk The Furniture Idea; Furniture Manager/Interior Designer, Strouds; President, ASID Orange County Chapter 2010-11
Naum
Keselman
(DESN) SF
Diploma, Louise Salinger Academy of Fashion;Kiev University of Light Industry
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer/Owner, Kessel N; Designer, Leather Forever, Six Company; Leather Cutter, Golden Bear Sportswear
Christian
Kienapfel
(INTD) LA
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;Member: Leed® Accredited Professional, Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI);Member: Member American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Related industry experience/achievements:
Licensed Architect in California and Germany, Principal, PARAVANT Achitects, Associate/Project Architect, DeMaria Design Associates; Project Manager, Logical Homes; Project Architect, T.R. Hamzah & Yeang Architects, Gregotti Associati International Architects; Project Designer, Betow Architekten; Instructor, Pasadena City College
Taikyn Daniel
Kim
(INTD) LA
M.B.A., Trident University International; B.A., Interior Designs Institute; B.A., University of California, Irvine
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer, Clear on Black, Hands Hospitality, Gettys; Adjunct Instructor, Art Institute; Freelance Interior Designer
Tara
King-Haagen
(MFTG) LA
B.F.A., American Intercontinental University, London;M.A., Webster University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Design, lead workshops and speaker series in fashion design, art, and sustainability, Getty Villa, Compassionate Arts, Side Street Pasadena, Jackie Robinson Center; Exhibiting Artist, Alkebulan, Jackie Robinson Center; Brand Manager, Longchamp; International Sales/Brand Market Manager, Peter Golding Ltd.; Sales and Marketing Executive, Elle; Lecturer, London College of Fashion, AIU London
Kenya
Kirkland
(MPDV) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Clark Atlanta University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer/Creative Director, Vanity Showroom; Store Manager, BCBG Max Azria Group
Wendy
Klarik
(BUMT/COSM) LA
Executive Director, Career Center
M.B.A., University of Southern California; B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Guess; Vice President of Merchandising, Warner Brothers
Jane
Krell
(INTD) LA
A.A., Polytechnic of North London;Member: Institute of British Interior Designers & Decorators
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Jane Krell Interior Design
Tracey
Kuchenski
(DESN) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; University of Minnesota
Related industry experience/achievements:
Design Staff, RAE Design, Inc.; Theatre Costume Draper, Center Theatre Group; Freelance Fashion and Theatre Patternmaker; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Matt
Kueber
(INTD) SF
A.A.S., Parsons School of Design; B.Ed., University of British Columbia
A.A.S., Parsons School of Design; B.Ed., University of British Columbia
Related industry experience/achievements:
Project Manager, BJ Turner Real Estate; Designer, Josh Brown Design, Annette English & Associates
Roy
Kunkle
(GNST/MPDV/MRCH/VCOM) SF
A.A., Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Merchandiser, Gump's; Visual Merchandising Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Regional Merchandising Director, Bonwit Teller
John G.
Kurtz
(INTD) LA
B.M.E., Kettering University
Related industry experience/achievements:
President of Board of Directors, West Adams Heritage Association; Owner/Advocate/Preservationist, Gramercy Park Homestead, Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #601; Project Manager, Raytheon; Co-Author, Images of America Series, West Adams, Arcadia Press
Huong (Tammy)
La
(SMED/VCOM) LA
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) LA
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
Cynthia
Lambakis
(INTD) LA
B.A., San Diego State University; M.I.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Related industry experience/achievements:
Principle Designer, Ederra Design Studio; Adjunct Instructor, Los Angeles Mission College
Timothy
Law
(BUMT) SF
Diploma, Business Administration, Hong Kong Baptist University; M.B.A., Illinois State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President/Corporate Controller, Shorenstein Properties, LLC,; First Vice President & Group Controller, United Commercial Bank; Chief Financial Officer, TELOS Technology, Inc., Vice President, Bank of America
Gene
LeBrock
(DIGI) LA
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
Harold E.
Lea
(GNST/MMKT) LA
B.S., California State University, Hayward;M.A., Azusa Pacific University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Operations, Borg Warner, Protective Services Division
Caroline
Leach
(SMED) LA
M.A., University of Southern California; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, The Carrelle Company; Author, What Successful People Do in Social Media; TEDx speaker; Vice President of Corporate Communications, DIRECTV; Vice President of Marketing, AT&T
Wanda
Leavey
(DESN) LA
Certificate, Mt. View Theatre School, London, England A.A., Santa Monica College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Costume Supervisor for film and TV; Two-time Emmy® Award Winner
Denise
Lederman
(GNST/MRCH) SF
B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., San Francisco State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Teaching Assistant, San Francisco State University; Graduate Assistant Fine Arts Gallery & Curator Alumni Hall Gallery/Visual Resource Specialist, San Francisco State University Department of Art; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Angie
Lee
(DENM/IMPD) LA
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
Celeste
Lee
(MPDV/MRCH) LA
B.S., Oklahoma State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Sales Manager, Liz Claiborne; Buyer, Robinson's; Assistant Buyer, Belk Stores; Sales Associate, Worth Collection Ltd.
Janice
Lee
(COSM) LA
M.B.A., New York University; B.A., Duke University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Clarity Strategies LLC; Senior Vice President, Marketing, Physicians Formula, Inc.; Marketing Director, Jurlique International; Senior Marketing Manager, Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Paul K.
Lee
(BDSN) LA
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
Teresa
Lehane
(DESN/MPDV/VCOM) SF
B.F.A., San Francisco State University;B.A., Academy of Art University;Certificate, Computer Art Institute
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer, Lehane Designs; Photoshop tutor, Community Living Campaign
Marina
Leight
(DESN) LA
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
Ria
Lewerke
(GRPH) LA
B.F.A., Werkkunstschule; Certificate, Art Center College of Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
President/Creative Director, RIA Images, Inc.; Vice President, Creative Services and Video Production, RCA Records, BMG Records; Creative Director, United Artists; Jewelry Designer, One Thing on a String
Jill
Lewis
(INTD) LA
Western Illinois University; M.Arch., California Polytechnic University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Abu Dhabi University, East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Trade Tech College, Pierce College, Woodbury University; Search Committee Member, Abu Dhabi University; Chair, Abu Dhabi University; Marketing Committee Member, Abu Dhabi University; Curriculum Committee Member, Abu Dhabi University, Los Angeles Community College District; Discipline Committee Member, Los Angeles Community College District; Sustainability Committee Member, Los Angeles Community College
Saehee Kim
Licon
(SMED) OC
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; University of California, Irvine
Related industry experience/achievements:
Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Kofax, Inc.; Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media Specialist, Oakley, Inc.; Social Media Coordinator, Young Company Creative Marketing Communications, Inc.
Claire-Dee
Lim
(GNST/VCOM) LA
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Screenwriter, New Regency/20th Century Fox; Production Manager, Archey & Cavala, Inc.; Web Series Creator; Writer/Producer; Content Marketing and Social Media Consultant
Margaret
Linville
(MMKT) SD
B.A., Santa Clara University; Credential, Single Subject, English, Santa Clara University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Better You. Better Work. Better World; Speaker, Consultant, Transcend Creative Group; Regional Recruiter, Assistant Manager, Human Resources/Customer Service, Nordstrom
Nathan
Liu
(MRCH) LA
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ; M.B.A., University of California, Irvine
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Inventory Management, Pacific Sunwear of California
Christine
Lo Presti
(VCOM) LA
B.A., San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Consultant, Kolon Sport, Korea; Window Coordinator, Neiman Marcus, Monique Lhuillier, Emeralds; Production Artist, Hermès; Painter, Muralist, Ultra Painting; Studio Arts Instructor, San Diego State University; Window Coordinator/Opening, Wynn Las Vegas; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Donna
Lobato
(MFTG) LA
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience/achievements:
First Patternmaker, Halston; First Production Patternmaker, Kill City Inc.; Senior Designer, Dollhouse; Assistant Designer, Betsey Johnson
Sally
Lohan
(BUMT/GNST) SF
B.A., University College London; B.A., London College of Fashion
Related industry experience/achievements:
Content Director West Coast, WGSN; Graphic Designer; Page Editor, Daily Express Newspaper; Freelance Journalist; Copy Editor, 19 Magazine
Mary
Lombard
(DESN) OC
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Fit Specialist, Patternmaker, Technical Design Director, OBEY Clothing; Technical Design Director, Paul Frank Industries; Lead Patternmaker, Sports Division, St. Johns Knits; Faculty, Orange Coast College
Richard
Lovett
(BUMT/GNST) SF
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
Benny
Lumpkins Jr.
(DESN) LA
Eastern Michigan University; Old Dominion University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder/CEO, BL J Productions; Instructor, Adrenaline Talent Academy, Michigan Christian Youth Camp, Rochester College
Christine
Maeoka
(GNST/MMKT) SD
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.B.A., University of California, Irvine
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director Sales and Marketing, Ooh La La Mama, Think, Inc., Production Control Manager, TDK; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Saloni
Mahendro
(MRCH/MMKT) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; University of Toronto
Related industry experience/achievements:
Associate Buyer, ModCloth; Buyer & Merchandiser, Weathervane; Assistant Store Manager, Pacific Sunwear; Merchandiser, Urban Outfitters
Ferdos
Maleki
(DESN/MFTG) OC
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., National University of Iran
Related industry experience/achievements:
Fashion Designer, Patternmaker
Tim
Malone
(BUMT) LA
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
Goarik
Manukyan
(DESN) LA
Certificate, Pasadena City College; B.S., Azerbaijan State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Pasadena City College; Production Patternmaker, Clomax, Perkins Sportswear, Nina Bella; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Sheryl
Marcus
(MRCH) LA
B.S., University of Arizona
Related industry experience/achievements:
Associate Buyer, May Company; Store Manager/V.P. Stores, The Broadway Department Store; Regional Director, Sunglass Hut; Consultant; Personal Stylist; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Rebecca
Markman
(GNST) OC
Head Librarian, Orange County
M.L.I.S., Pratt Institute; B.S., California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
Related industry experience/achievements:
Childrens Librarian, New York Public Library; Special Markets Coordinator, Golden Books Family Entertainment; Library Intern, Central Conservative Office (England)
Amanda
Martin
(INTD) LA
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
Avril
Martin
(INTD) LA
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles Extension
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, The Silver Lining; Senior Designer, Interior Designer, Pacific Dimensions, Inc.; Administrative Assistant, Achieva Test Prep
Nancy
Martin
(DESN/MFTG) SF
B.F.A., University of Oregon
Related industry experience/achievements:
Production Assistant, Weston Wear; Patternmaker, Galigula; Design and Production Assistant, Chicken Noodle; Tailors Assistant, Suzannas European Tailoring; Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico
Rebecca
Mason
(COSM) LA
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
Lauren
Matesic
(DESN) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Costume Designer, Castle Corsetry; Wardrobe Department Head, Fonco Studios
Gwenael
Matos
(GNST) LA
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
Bradley
McCall
(VCOM) LA
Pasadena City College; Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Design Consultant, Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, Harry Winston, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Valentino, Hermès, Martin Katz, Neiman Marcus, The Broadway Department Store; Assistant Art Director, German PSA commercial; Participant, Doheny Mansion Showcase for Beverly Hills Historical Society, Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra 2008, Martin Katz for Victoria's Secret; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Caitlin
McCall
(DESN) LA
Chapman University; Ohio Northern University; University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Teaching Assistant Coordinator, Teaching Assistant, University of California, Los Angeles; Guest Lecturer, University of California, Los Angeles, Chapman University; Co-Editor, Mediascape, Polaris Literary Magazine; Features Editor, Mediascape
Jan
McCarthy
(BUAD) LA
B.S., University of Colorado
Related industry experience/achievements:
Market Director/Franchise Owner, Ladies Who Launch Los Angeles; Co-Founder, Back 2 Our Roots; Interior Design Consultant/Finder, Wind River Design and Development
Christie
McGregor
(DESN/MFTG) SF
B.F.A., Art Institute of California, San Francisco; Oregon State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor/Department Head, The Art Institute of California, San Francisco; Freelance Designer
Dolores
McGuire
(JDSN) LA
A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology;B.S., Fashion Institute of Technology
Related industry experience/achievements:
President, Creative Director, DeeD3e McGuire, LLC; Self-Employed Merchandising & Business Development Consultant to Jewelry Industry; Vice President of Sales, The Lot Net, LLC; Director of Merchandising & New Business Development, Crislu Corporation; Founder/Creative Merchandising/Sales Director, Jewelbox Designs LP; Vice President of Sales, AJI Inc./J. Anthony Designs; National Sales Manager, Robert Rose
Kimberly
McIntyre
(MRCH) LA
B.S., East Carolina University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Store Operations Manager, Ed Hardy, Store Operations/Project Manager, Vans Inc.
Kara
McLeod
(DESN) LA
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
Rukmini Syama
Meagher
(MMKT) LA
B.A., CUNY Hunter College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Merchandising, AHA Life; Retail Strategist, Scaling Retail Consulting; Buying Manager, Gucci; Economic Merchant, Barneys New York
Mark
Meneghetti
(GRPH) SF
B.F.A., California College of the Arts
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Designer; Senior Graphic Design Manager, Levi Strauss and Co.; Contract Designer/Illustrator, Mervyns
Steve
Metzger
(GNST/GRPH/INTD) LA/OC
B.A., California State University, Fullerton;M.A., California State University, Fullerton;M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience/achievements:
Exhibiting Artist; Instructor, Fullerton College, California State University, Fullerton, Learning Tree University, Irvine
Douglas
Meyer
(GNST/VCOM) LA
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/VCOM) LA/OC
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
Jeremy
Miller
(DESN/GNST/GRPH/INTD/VCOM) SF
Coordinator, IDEA Center, 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: Costume Society of America
Related industry experience/achievements:
Teaching Assistant, San Francisco State University; Academic Reviewer, A Basic History of Art by Janson & Janson; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Sherilyn
Miller
(MPDV) OC
Certificate, Orange Coast College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa High School; Quality Assurance, Raw Material, Trim and Fabric Planner & Buying Manager, Pre-Production Manager, Billabong, Hurley
Roni
Miller Start
(DESN/MFTG/MNWR) LA
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)
Rishi
Mohan
(SMED) LA
Santa Clara University; University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Global Brand Director, Rima Branding; Head of Corporate Brand, Riot Games; Business Development and Finance, Yahoo!, Inc.
Mona
Molayem
(SMED LA
M.A., University of Southern California; B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, Principal Consultant, Viva Voce Communications; Digital Engagement Program Director, Israel 21c; Director of Product Development, Chromatique Professional
Jennifer
Monroe
(JDSN) LA
B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.F.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor/Lecturer, California State University, Fullerton; Owner/Designer, Ofelia's Fashions; Freelance Designer; Lead Designer of Product Development and Packaging, The Oasis Company; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Ofelia
Montejano
(DESN/MPDV) LA
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
Monty
London
(BUMT) LA
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
Graham Neil
Moore
(VCOM) LA
B.A., Wimbledon School of Art, London
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Senior Designer/Art Director; Designer/Art Director, Asher + Partners, Murren Design; Instructor, Art Center College of Design, Woodbury University
Rebecca A.
Moore
(GNST) LA
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
Mario
Moreno
(VCOM) LA
B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Global Social Media Manager, GUESS?, Inc
Dina
Morgan
(INTD) LA
Chairperson, Interior Design, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;B.S., University of Southern California;Certified Interior Designer (CID);Member: Allied Member American Society of Interior Designers (ASID);Member: Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Dina & Partners
Lindsey
Morris
(MRCH) LA
B.S., University of Arizona, Tucson; A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Planning and Allocation, 11 Honore; eCommerce Merchandise Planning Manager, Senior eCommerce Merchandise Planner, Lucky Brand Jeans; Merchandise Planner
Dennis
Morrison
(BUMT) LA
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
Paul
Morse
(INTD) LA
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience/achievements:
CEO/Interior Designer, Morse Ltd. Inc.
Jeremy
Moser
(VCOM) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Global Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Hourglass Cosmetics; Director of Visual Merchandising, Murad Skincare; Director of Creative & Fixture Design, North American Products
Jerome
Moss
(MFTG) LA
B.S., University of Pennsylvania;University of Southern California;University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Partner, Storm 2000 Corporation; Production Manager, Karen Kane, Platinum Clothing Company; Partner, Gingerhouse of California; Special Personnel Recruiter, American Apparel
Jane
Mountney
(BUMT) LA
B.A., Nottingham Trent University; M.B.A., Argosy University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Production/Costing, Ecotex; Quality Control, Mark Fabrics; Assistant Designer, Façade
Susan
Mudgway
(DESN) LA
Certificate, Fullerton College; B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience/achievements:
Costume Illustrator, Glee, Hannah Montana: The Movie, Michael Jackson Tour 2009, X-Men III, Solaris, Artificial Intelligence, Anchorman, Batman & Robin, Flintstones Viva Rock Vegas; Fashion Illustrator, Absolute Versace Vogue Campaign
Gustavo
Muniz
(VCOM) LA
B.F.A., New Mexico State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Graphic Designer,La Opinion Newspaper;First 5 LA; Lead Designer, International Nutrition Incorporated
Imee
Navasca-Leverette
(DESN/GNST) SD
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising; B.A., Ashford University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Designer/Graphic Artist, Crazy Shirts, Inc.; Art Director/Senior Editor, Tiaragirl Magazine LLC.; Head Designer, Local Motion Juniors
Andy
Neil
(DIGI) LA
B.A., University of California, San Diego
Related industry experience/achievements:
Editor, Zanuck Independent, Pie Town Productions, Bunim-Murray Productions, LTT Productions, XETV-Bay City Television
Ryan
Nellis
(DIGI/GRPH) LA
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist/Designer, Disney, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet; Founder, Eyelumination; Producer/Director, MootMagMovie.com
Nancy
Nelson
(GNST/TSCI) SD
B.F.A., Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Founder, Common Threads; Freelance Designer/Illustrator, Ashworth, Far Away Imports, Kid Neptune; Sweater Designer, Mackinaw Inc.; Designer, Helga Inc., The Week-End Exercise Co.
Vanessa
Newsome
(DESN/TECH) LA
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.
Palesa
Nicolini
(DESN) SF
B.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct Faculty, Columbia College Chicago; Designer, Cintas; Visiting Artist, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Costume/Wardrobe Designer; Patternmaker, Isaac Mizrahi; Assistant Designer, Intimo 3, La Perla
Susan
Nininger
(DESN) LA
B.F.A., University of New Mexico; M.F.A., University of Washington; Executive Board Member: Costume Designers Guide
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Costume Designer, Film and TV
John
Nite
(MRCH) SD
A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT); B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Related industry experience/achievements:
Design Director, Under Armour, The North Face; Global Director Apparel, DC Shoes; Merchandising Manager, NHS, Inc., Instructor, West Valley College
Blaine
Noblett
(BUMT) LA
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
Kathryn
Novakovic
(IMPD/MPDV/TXPD/VCOM) LA
B.S., Clemson University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Engineer, Malden Mills; Product Development Associate, Polo, Ralph Lauren; Director, Cotton Incorporated
Donald
Nunnari
(MFTG) LA
B.B.A., St. Bonaventure University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Executive Vice Presidents/Western Region Manager, Merchant Factors Corp.; Senior Business Development Officer, HSBC Credit; Account Executive, C & S National Bank
Ariana
Nussdorf
(BUMT/GNST/MRCH) LA
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
Jim
O'Connor
(BDSN/DESN/MFTG) LA
M.Des., Royal College of Art, London
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer, Mr. Freedom, Wendy Watts; Owner/Designer, Poseur, Inc.; Freelance Designer
Ruben
Ochoa
(SMED/VCOM) LA
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Related industry experience/achievements:
Head of Agency, Vice President, Disruptive Agency; Director, Digital Integrated Marketing, Allison+Partners; Account Manager, Digital Brand Marketing, Burson-Marsteller; Brand Marketing Manager, Nick Chavez Beverly Hills/PPI, Inc.
Paul
Olszewski
(VCOM) LA
Creative Director, FIDM Campus Visuals and Special Projects
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
Gregory J.
Olvera
(DESN) LA
B.S., Pepperdine University
Related industry experience/achievements:
President, Go Softwear
David
Orris
(BUMT/GNST/MRCH) SF
Coordinator, Business Management and Merchandise Product Development, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco; B.A., Drake University; M.B.A., Drake University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Divisional Group Sales Manager/Buyer, Bullocks of Northern California; Buyer, R.H. Macy
Christopher
Ossana
(GNST) SF
Certificate, San Francisco State University; B.A., California Institute of Integral Studies
Related industry experience/achievements:
Manager, The Body Shop, Bare Escentuals; Human Resources, GAP Inc.
Julie Ann
Otteson
(BUAD/GNST/MRCH) SF
A.A., Brooks College;B.S., University of Phoenix;M.A., University of Phoenix
Related industry experience/achievements:
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
Sarah-Jane
Owen
(BDSN/DESN/KNTD) LA
B.A., Portsmouth University;M.A., The Royal College of Art, London
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Costume Designer, Phoenix Fire Family, Burning Man; Sarah-Jane Owen Designer Collection; Freelance Designer, Jeff Banks, The Emanuels, H.Q. Designs, Disney Designer Collections; Owner/Designer, Skins & Hides
Diane L.
Packer
(GRPH/TEXT) LA
Certificate, Art Center College of Design;A.A., Ricks College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Frank
Palecko
(MRCH) SF
B.S., Drexel University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Service Manager, Macy's Inc.; CEO, Palecko, Inc.; Officer, Pet Provisions, Inc.; Consultant
Parnia
Pandkhou
(BUMT) SF
B.S., California State University, Northridge
Related industry experience/achievements:
Controller, ETI Corporation; Self-Employed Certified Public Accountant; Business Manager, Bron, Kraft & Co.; Senior Accountant, Tanner, Maintain & Hoffer, Weber, Lipshie & Co.
Vicky
Panossian
(BUMT) LA
M.B.A., Woodbury University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Global Marketing & Services Manager, Power-One, Inc.; Market and Technology Marketing Consultant, IMD; Independent Technical Marketing Consultant; Global Marketing Director, Impeva Labs; Global Critical Accounts Service Manager, International Rectifier
Janice
Parades
(DESN/MPDV) SF
Coordinator, Fashion Design, Merchandise Product Development, Apparel Industry Management, San Francisco
B.S., Woodbury University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Board Member, Textile Arts Council (TAC) de Young Museum, San Francisco; Board Member, Fashion Incubator San Francisco; Design Director/Senior Project Manager, Levi Strauss & Company; Designer/Patternmaker, Jessica McClintock
Ron
Pastucha
(GNST/GRPH/INTD) LA/OC
Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles;B.F.A., University of Manitoba;Allied Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer, Arthouse O.C.; Production Designer, The North End, Comedy Central; Art Director, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Florida, Venetian Casino, Las Vegas, Kieko Matsui, San Francisco Philharmonic; Scenic Designer, Alladin Casino Retail Shops, Las Vegas; Set Direction, Titanic; Special Effects Art Director, Virus; Scenic Artist, Alien Resurrection, The Lumière Project; Set Dresser, Godzilla, Matlock; "Fresh" Group Show; Exhibiting Artist; Published Writer; Scenic Designer, Blizzard Entertainment; Concept Design/Props, World of Warcraft
Cynthia
Patino
(GNST/VCOM) LA
Director, Entertainment Set Design & Decoration, Visual Communications, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Member: Set Decorators Society of America International (SDSA)
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Career Advisor, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles; Board of Directors, VP of Education, PAVE/Planning and Visual Education Partnership; General Store Manager, Old Navy; Department Manager, Macys, Inc.
Leigh
Pena
(COSM) LA
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.
Carol
Pender-Bower
(DESN/MFTG) LA
B.A., University of Southern California
Related industry experience/achievements:
President, CP Management Services, Inc.; Consultant/ Developer, Global Technology Resources; President, CAL Safety Compliance Corp. (CSCC)
Michael
Perelman
(BDSN/GNST/VCOM) LA
B.F.A., Parsons School of Design; >M.F.A., Hunter College; San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Fine Artist represented by Western Project in Culver City, New York Galleries, White Columns, Stefany Martz Gallery, George Billis; Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions
Christina "Tina"
Perez
(COSM) LA
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) LA
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) LA
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
Larry
Pew
(VCOM) LA
M.F.A., Brandeis University; B.F.A., Texas Tech University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Art Director, Assistant Art Director for television and film, Sony, ABC, NBC, Fox, Netflix
Julianne
Pfister
(COSM) LA
Director, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, Beauty Industry Management, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; University of California, Riverside
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Sales & Marketing International, Stila Cosmetics, Smashbox Cosmetics, Too Faced Cosmetics; Sales & Marketing Manager, Hard Candy Cosmetics, Urban Decay Cosmetics
Judy
Picetti
(GNST/TSCI) SF
B.S., The Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science
Related industry experience/achievements:
Sales Representative, Milliken & Company; West Coast Sales Manager, Account Manager, Doran Textiles
David Allen
Plouffe
(GNST) OC
M.A., The Royal College of Art, London; B.A., Portsmouth University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Costume Designer, Phoenix Fire Family, Burning Man; Sarah-Jane Owen Designer Collection; Freelance Designer, Jeff Banks, The Emanuels, H.Q. Designs, Disney Designer Collections; Owner/Designer, Skins & Hides
David
Polifko
(INTD) SF
B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.S., Drexel University; M.F.A., Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, University of California, Berkeley; Owner, Designer, General Contractor, David Polifko Design and Fabrication
Olga
Poslavskya
(DESN) SF
B.A., Fashion & Clothing Design College;M.A., Fashion Design Institute of Technology, Ukraine
Related industry experience/achievements:
Fashion Consultant/Sales Associate, Yves St. Laurent Boutique; Freelance Custom Clothing Consultant/Tailor; Head Tailor/Designer/Production and Fashion Design Team Manager, Superior Atelier; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Teri
Radenbaugh
(DESN/MPDV) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
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
Elizabeth
Ralston
(INTD) LA
B.A., University of Southern California
Related industry experience/achievements:
Sole Proprietor, Elizabeth Ralston Garden Design; Showroom Associate, Joan Chase & Associates
Estevan
Ramos
(MFTG) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Stylist, Designer, Estevan Ramos
Mima
Ransom
(MFTG/MRCH) OC
B.A., California State University, Fullerton;B.A., Damavand College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Beauty and Rejuvenation, Center for New Medicine; President of Mimas Design; Design Consultant, Gateway Hosiery Mills; Vice President, Ranson Group, Ltd.
Kevin
Reagan
(GRPH) LA
B.A., California State University, Long Beach;B.F.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
Stephen
Reaves
(DESN/MPDV/MRCH) LA
Director, Graphic Design, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.S., San Diego State University; M.A., San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach; Vice President of Creative, Intralink Film & Graphics, New Line Cinema
Mary
Reilly
(DESN/GNST) LA
B.F.A., University of Arizona; M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Wardrobe Supervisor, Tinseltown Studios; Head of Design and Wardrobe, Knotts Theme Park; Costume Designer, Kaiser Permanente Educational Theater Program
Helene
Reiner
(DESN) LA
A.A., Lasell College;B.F.A., Moore College of Art
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer, Full Nelson USA; Head Designer, Action Wear; Designer, Albert Nipon; Freelance Designer, Cotton USA, St. Germain, Kleen
Sarah
Repetto
(BDSN/GNST/TEXT) LA
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
Kelly
Richardson
(DESN/MFTG) SD
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; A.A., Advanced Study, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Arkansas State University; Grossmont College; Southwestern Adventist University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer, Kelly Richardson Designs; Patternmaker, SnoCones; Freelance Patternmaker and Designer; Designer, Efluff, Baby Boo; Costume Designer, Scripps Performing Arts, San Diego; Stylist and event coordinator; Freelance, PrAna , Fit Labs Plus Size
Laura
Richarz
(VCOM) LA
B.A., Theatre Arts University of Idaho
Related industry experience/achievements:
Set Decorator, True Blood, Everybody Hates Chris, Just Legal; Assistant Decorator, Six Feet Under
Ruth
Ritchie-Snow
(MMKT/VCOM) SF
A.S., Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Silver Sun Production; Partner, Ground Zero Graphics; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Mando
Robles
(VCOM) LA
Los Angeles City College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Co-Founder/President, Visual Think Group; Associate, National Business Educators Association, International Society of Business Educators; Honoree, Who's Who of America's Teachers; Workshop Coordinator, California Association of College Stores, LA Municipal Business Associations; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Robin
Rodeno
(BUAD/MMKT/MRCH) SD
B.A., San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Merchandiser, Jockey International; Cosmetics Manager, Robinsons-May Department Stores; Merchandiser, Fossil; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Juan Carlos
Rodriguez
(DESN/INTD/GNST/MPDV/VCOM) LA
A.A., Pasadena City College ; B.S., Charter Oak State College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Pasadena High School, ATI College; Teaching Assistant, Pasadena City College; Digital Artist, Activision, Digital Doman, Image Comics, Marvel Comics, Hanna-Barbera, Pandemic Studios
Eric
Rosenthal
(DIGI) LA
B.S., University of Maryland; M.S., University of California, Davis
Related industry experience/achievements:
FA Animator, Sony Image Works, Zoic Studios, Disneytoon Studios, Motion Theory; FX Developer, Gradient Fx; 3D Artist, Flight 33 Productions
Kerry
Roussellot
(INTD/VCOM) SF
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
Caroline
Rousset-Johnson
(GNST) SD
M.F.A., San Diego State University; B.A., San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer, Artist; Textile Educator, Gateways Summer School; Fiber Art Teacher Assistant, Graphic Designer, San Diego State University
Michael Allyn
Roy
(INTD) LA
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;M.F.A., University of Southern California
Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal, Mike Roy Art & Design; Exhibiting Artist
Brittany
Rubinger
(VCOM) LA
B.S., San Francisco State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President, VIP PR Director, Senior Account Executive, BPCM; Fashion
Director, Blu Print Public Relations; Assistant Account Executive to Senior Account Executive, Film Fashion
Gina
Ruccione
(VCOM) LA
B.A., Oregon State University; A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, NK Agency; CEO, 4F Creative Group, LLC; Culinary Director, Stage + Table; Community Director, Meal Sharing; Manager of Corporate & Community Resources, Working Wardrobes
Sarah
Rudd
(JDSN) LA
B.F.A., California College of the Arts; M.F.A., SUNY New Paltz
Related industry experience/achievements:
Production Assistant, Annette Ferdinandsen Jewelry, Svarvik Metalworks; Production Enamelist, Mark Poulin; Teacher, Sycamore Park Early Education Center
Jacqueline
Saintanne
(DESN) LA
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, opera, theatre, dance, film, television, music videos, webisodes, commercials, IMAX
Dennis P.
Salazar Jr.
(VCOM) LA
B.F.A., Art Center College of Design; A.F.A., Long Beach City College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Director/Lead Visual/ Cosmetic U.S. Director/Window Artist Mens Store, Saks Fifth Avenue; Freelance Visual Artist, Gucci, Armani, Escada, Fendi
Shaun
Samson
(BDSN) LA
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
Oscar Miguel
Santos
(VCOM) LA
M.A., California State University, Northridge; B.A, University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Graphic & Web Designer/Digital Consultant, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mesa Verde, Bee & Pine Organics, Alternative Apparel, Dreamworks Pictures; Instructor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles City College, Fusion Academy; Arts and Humanities Coordinator, Instructor, Ketchum Downtown YMCA
Carol E.
Sapos
(DESN) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.S., Pepperdine University; M.S., Walden University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Production Patternmaker, Barco of California; Patternmaker, Natty of California, Lily's of Beverly Hills; Associate Instructor, Los Angeles Trade Technical College
JeanAnnette
Saulsbury
(DESN/GRPH/VCOM) SF
A.A., City College of San Francisco
Related industry experience/achievements:
Art Director, Koret of California, Levi Strauss & Company; Fashion/Staff Illustrator, Hal Riney & Partners; Owner, Sans Ennui-Costume Furniture & Home Art; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Lisa
Schoening
(BDSN/JDSN) LA
M.A., Open University, UK
Related industry experience/achievements:
Gemology Instructor, GIA, Certified Gemologist, American Gem Society; Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America
Cheryl
Schriefer
(GNST) OC
M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton; California State University, Fullerton; Certificate, California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience/achievements:
Art History Textbook Editor; Professor, Orange Coast College; Professor, Exhibition Designer, Writing Tutor, California State University, Fullerton
Tom
Selinske
(BUMT) LA
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
Mark V.
Sheldon
(DIGI) LA
A.A., Monterey Peninsula College;B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Related industry experience/achievements:
Senior Pro Tools Instructor, Los Angeles Recording School; Pro Tools Editor and Consultant, Michael Boddicker, Inc.; Owner, Binary Sound; Owner, Synatarium; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Arezu
Shepard
(COSM) LA
B.A., California State University, San Bernardino
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Planning, TechStyle Fashion Group; Planning Manager, Senior Merchandise Planner, Merchandise Planner, Guess?, Inc.; Allocation Analyst, Hot Topic
David
Sherman
(GNST/GRPH/INTD/MRCH/VCOM) SF
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
Laura
Sherman
(DESN) LA
A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology;Certificate, Brooklyn College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President of Manufacturing, KikaPaprika, Big Strike, Joystick; Operations Manager, Pandelco Inc., Blue Cult, Blue Cop, Frankie B. Inc., Melbeth Inc., Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Inc.
Keri Sussman
Shurtliff
(GNST/INTD/VCOM) LA/OC
B.A., Dominican University of California; M.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
Wendy
Shute
(BUAD/MRCH) LA
B.A., San Jose State University; M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Division Director - Strategy and Development, Graphic Packaging International; General Manager, Graphic Packaging International, Smurfit Stone Container Corporation; Marketing representative, IBM
Edwin
Sierra
(INTD) LA
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design; B.Arch., Rhode Island School of Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President Design Director, Walker Group; Design Director, Palladeo; Senior Architecture Designer, Altoon + Porter Architects
Marsha
Silberstein
(MMKT/MRCH/VCOM) SF
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles;Member: The Fashion Group International
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Fashion Consultant, StyleSmart Fashion Services; Personal Shopper, Macy's West; Store Owner, Four Daughters Clothing for Girls; Designer, Koret of California, Grant Avenue Fashions; Regional Director, The Fashion Group International of San Francisco, Inc.; Graduate Fellow, Coro Foundation; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Michael
Silberstein
(BUMT) SF
B.A., Pomona College;J.D., Hastings College of Law, University of California, San Francisco
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director, Madison Park REIT, Staff Attorney, East Palo Alto Neighborhood Legal Center; Directing Attorney, Daly City Neighborhood Center
Leena
Similu
(BDSN/TEXT) LA
Central St Martins
Related industry experience/achievements:
Founder, The Chronicles of LA, Les Chiffoniers Ltd.; Vice President, Design, Equipment; Design Consultancy, Belstaff, Topshop, St John Knits; Head Designer Womenswear, Jil Sander; Design Director Womenswear, Stella McCarthy
Stacy
Simmerman
(GNST) OC
B.A., University of California, Irvine;M.A., Claremont Graduate University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Santa Ana College
Simone
Ayelet
(MMKT/MRCH) LA
American College of Applied Arts
Related industry experience/achievements:
Merchandiser, Star Fabrics, Alliance/Matrix Textiles; Design Director, Womens Fabrics, Pacesetter/Titanium Fabrics; Manager, Womens Fabric Sourcing/Product Development, Hot Cotton; Senior Manager, Womens Fabric Sourcing/Product Development, BCBG Max Azria Group
Barry Jo
Sims
(GNST/TSCI) LA
B.A., Southern Illinois University; Certificate, Southern Illinois University; Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA)
Related industry experience/achievements:
Textile Consultant, Apparel and Home Furnishings Industries; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Kristen
Slowe
(MPDV) SF
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.A., Regis College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Cofounder/ Advisor, Monogram; Cofounder, Designer, Saboteur; Retail Inventory Distribution Planner, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Planner, TJX Inc..
Bonnie
Smith
(DESN) LA
B.F.A., Moore College of Art
Related industry experience/achievements:
Footwear Designer, Margaret Jerrold, Bonnie Smith for Kimel, Super Shoe Biz, Cherokee, Paradox by Zalo, U.S. Shoe Company; IMPO International; Shoe Designer; Expert Witness, Gucci, Guess?, Stuart Weitzman
David
Smith
(GNST/TECH/VCOM) OC
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
Douglas
Smith
(VCOM) LA
B.A., Western Illinois University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Production Designer; Art Director; Decorator; Prop Master; Master Carpenter
Kelsi
Smith
(COSM) LA
University of the West of England, Bristol
Related industry experience/achievements:
CEO, Stylesmith; President, Two Points Oh! LA; Director, Los Angeles Fashion Council
Joy
Somerville
(MPDV) LA
Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience/achievements:
First Production Patternmaker, Grader, Marker Maker, Technical Designer,
WRR Enterprise; Freelance Technical Designer, First Through Patternmaker, Grader, Marker Maker
Danielle
Sommer
(VCOM) LA
B.A., Reed College: M.A., California College of the Arts; M.F.A., California College of the Arts
Related industry experience/achievements:
Spencer Academic Coach for Visual Studies, California College of the Arts; Teaching Assistant in Printmaking, Visual Communications & Architecture Departments, California College of the Arts
Olamiposi
Somoye
(DESN) LA
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) LA
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) SF
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) LA/OC
B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.P.A., California State University, Chico
Related industry experience/achievements:
Retail Marketing, Design and Merchandising, London Fog Industries; Assistant Buyer, Macy's West/Federated Department Stores; Brand Manager, Gruppo GFT/Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni; Trend Manager, Spiegel Catalog
Joy
Sprink
(MMKT/MRCH/VCOM) SD
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;Certificate, Pasadena City College;B.S., San Diego State University;Member: The Fashion Group International, San Diego
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Buyer/Merchandiser; Divisional Manager, Bullock's Department Store/Federated Department Stores; Visual Merchandiser; Buyer; Retail Consultant; FGI Style Award for Education Fashion Group International; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Amanda
Starling
(DENM/IMPD/TSCI) LA
Chairperson, International Manufacturing & Product Development, The Business of Denim, Special Projects, Textile Science, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;
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
(MFTG/MPDV) LA
B.A., Farleigh Dickinson University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Designer, Cricket and Monkey; Visual Concepts Consultant, Visual Display Designer/Stylist, Fashion Offices and Showrooms; Owner, Daydreamer Boutique
Richard
Stein
(BUAD/MMKT) LA
B.S., University of Maryland
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President Marketing, ESPN; Management Supervisor, Ogilvy & Mather Advertising; Vice President Retail Marketing, ABC Radio Networks
Susan
Stein
(GNST/MRCH) LA
B.A., Temple University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Producer, Fashion Week El Paseo; Director, Fashion Connection! Consulting Service; Director, At Your Service; Public Relations and Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Personal Wardrobe Stylist; Fashion Editor, Palm Springs Life Magazine
Megan
Stewart
(SMED) LA
B.B.A., Georgia State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Marketing Director, MoZeus Worldwide; Managing Partner, The 46ers; Marketing & Creative Design Specialist, Arylessence
Julie
Stonehouse
(GNST/TSCI) SF
B.S., University of California, Davis
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Stonehouse Design Company; Textile Analyst, Patagonia, Inc.
Jeffrey
Streader
(IMPD) LA
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
Mimi
Su
(MRCH/MMKT) LA
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)
Nozomu
Sugawara
(INTD) LA
B.Arch., University of Houston; B.Arch., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Designer/Associate, Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners; Designer/Intern, Morris Architects
Paige
Sullivan
(SMED) LA
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
Barbara
Sultan
(GNST/MFTG) LA
Technical Expert
Related industry experience/achievements:
Clothing Designer; Owner/Fashion Update, Da-Max.com, Author, Applied Flat Sketching for the Fashion Industry, Computer-Aided Flat Sketching for the Fashion Industry
Ziyan
Tan
(DESN) LA
Savannah College of Art and Design; Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Related industry experience/achievements:
Costume Illustrator, One Night in Miami, Malignant, Goosebumps 2, Costume Designers Guild; Illustrator, HBO's Watchmen; Concept Illustrator/Production Assistant, 20th Century Fox
Karla
Taylor
(MRCH) LA
B.A., University of San Francisco
Related industry experience/achievements:
Division Merchandise Manager, BCBGMAXAZRIA; Senior Category Manager, Disney Consumer Products; Merchandiser, GAP, Inc.; Product Line Manager, Vans, Inc.
Vivian
Tellefsen
(DESN) OC
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles Trade Technical College; Art Center College of Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
Artist; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Jeanne
Thomas
(COSM) SF
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) LA
Assistant Chairperson, 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
Joseph
Toramanian
(INTD) LA
PhD., Institute of Town Planning, Moscow, Russia
Jason
Trac
(BUMT/COSM) LA
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
Susan
Tran
(SMED) LA
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) LA
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
Sheila
Troiano
(MMKT) LA
B.A., Wayne State University; Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Buyer, Comment Boutique; Manager/Buyer, Helft's; Compliance Inspector, Cal Safety Compliance Corporation; Showroom Sales and Apparel Manufacturers Representative; Microsoft Office Trainer; Real Estate Investor; Property Manager
Samantha
Troy
(GRPH/TECH/VCOM) SF
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.,
James
Trush
(COSM) LA
Loyola Law School; University of Vermont
Related industry experience/achievements:
CEO, Head of Business Affairs, Runway Rogue; Attorney, Trush Law Office
Patricia
Turner
(MMKT) LA
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
Rosemary
Tyrrell
(GNST/MMKT) SD
Isothermal Community College; Certificate, University of California, San Diego; B.A., Youngstown State University; M.A., University of Kansas
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, Icarus Puppet Company; eLearning Instructional Specialist, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Business Management
Bill
Ungar
(INTD) LA
B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Chaffey College, Otis College of Art and Design, Santa Ana Unified School District ROP; Curriculum Developer, Central Orange County CTEp; Freelance Interior Designer, Bill Ungar Design; Industrial Designer, Moldex-Metric, Inc., International E-Z UP, U.S. Divers/Aqualung/SeaQuest
Kristina
Unutoa
(BUMT) LA
A.S., El Camino College; B.S., University of La Verne; M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director, Compliance, Financial & Student Services, Care Training Center; Associate Dean of Admissions, Registration & Finance, St. Francis Career College; Chief Financial Officer, Razzmatazz Fun Center; Senior Financial Accountant, Century Housing Corporation; Instructor, American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles College International
Rob
Vanderhenst
(COSM) LA
M.S., University of Florida; Hasselt University (Belgium)
Related industry experience/achievements:
Packaging Director, Estee Lauder Companies; Packaging Manager, Material Expert, Beierdorf AG; Packaging Expert, FrieslandCampina
Jennifer
Vanthanadireg
(MMKT) LA/OC
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Marketing & eCommerce, Bella Dahl; Director of Marketing, Fam Brands; Marketing Coordinator, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, BCBG Max Azria Group
Carlos
Vazquez
(DESN) LA
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
Gabriel
Veenendal
(DIGI) LA
Vermont College of Fine Arts; Westminster College; University of Utah
Related industry experience/achievements:
Faculty, Los Angeles Film School, Art Institute; Freelance Producer/Editor, MARV Entertainment; Producer/Editor, NAVTEQ: Media Services
Nick
Verreos
(MFTG) LA
A.A., Canada College;A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;A.A., Advanced Study, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience/achievements:
Mentor, Under the Gunn; Designer/Contestant in Project Runway Season 2; Designer, My Scene Project Runway Barbie; Fashion Commentator and Style Expert, NBC, USA, E! Entertainment Networks, TV Guide Channel, MSN.com, US Weekly, and Soapnet; Designer/Owner, Nikolaki; Freelance Draper/Patternmaker/Illustrator; Spokesperson for Latin Market, Sears, Kmart; Style Guru, 2010 Victory Project MSN; Style Expert, Style Network
Ashley
Vilgiate
(COSM) LA
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.
Ivy
Vining
(DESN) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Fashion Designer; Instructor/Education Coordinator, Sewing Arts Center; Owner/Designer, Ivy Vining; Associate Designer, FANG at Fashion Life Inc.
Karissa R.
Von Esch
(MPDV) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.S., Fashion Institute of Technology
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Operations, Nation LTD; Production Manager, Independent Trading Co.; Owner/Operator, Milk & Honey; Developer, DC Shoes
Robin
Wagner
(BDSN/KNTD/ MPDV/TEXT) LA
FIDM Faculty Council Vice President
B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology; 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) LA
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) LA
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) LA
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:
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) LA
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) LA
Parsons School of Design
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, President, BrandingIron Worldwide Inc.; Director of Accounts, Art Director, Publicist, Paul Wilmot Communications Experience
Julie
Ward
(BUMT) LA
B.S., Spelman College; M.P.P., University of Southern California
Related industry experience/achievements:
Adjunct Faculty, Santa Monica College; Owner, Gallery Asha
Kwame
Waters
(DESN) LA
B.A., The Art Institute of Atlanta
Related industry experience/achievements:
Wardrobe Stylist, Wardrobe Supervisor, Set Dresser, Stylist for television and film production
Tumikia
Watu-Khuthaza
(GRPH) SF
B.F.A., San Jose State University; Certificate, Solano Community College
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner, TWK Web and Print Design; Instructor, Contra Costa College; Web Master, East Bay Womens Network
Debra
Weaver
(MPDV) LA
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
Meredith
Webb
(GNST) SF
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., University of Oregon
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, University of Oregon, The Learning Center, Inc.
Eric
Weisser
(GRPH/VCOM) LA
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 and Owner, Be Weisser Designs
Lorne
Wellington
(BUMT) LA
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
James
West
(DIGI) LA
M.F.A., American Film Institute Conservatory; B.F.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
Related industry experience/achievements:
Supervisor, Conservatory Camera Department, Technical Operations, American Film Institute Conservatory; Freelance photography, videography, and cinematography, James West Media Production
Lindie
Wilhelm
(MFTG/MPDV) SF
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
(GNST) LA
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
Christopher
Williams
(GNST) OC/SD
B.S., San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Instructor, Sweetwater Union School District; Lead Instructor, Kelsey Jenney College; Textbook Representative, Silver Burdett Ginn Publishing; Accountant, The Balanced Books; Department Chair, Kelsey-Jenney Business College; Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient, Hall of Fame
Russell
Williams
(VCOM) LA
B.S., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Visual Merchandising, Guess? Inc.; Corporate Merchandiser, Tommy Hilfiger
Sarah
Williams
(BDSN/TEXT) LA
B.A., Yale University; M.F.A., California Institute of Arts
Related industry experience/achievements:
Art Director, Jerry Leigh of CA; Senior Graphic Artist, Fortune Fashions Industries; Graphic Artist, Little Laura of CA; Print Merchandiser, Texollini; Freelance Costume Designer
Brianna
Wilson
(VCOM) LA
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Related industry experience/achievements:
Marketing Director, TOL, Inc.
Jody
Wilson
(GNST) SF
B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute
Related industry experience/achievements:
Freelance Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer; Teaching Aide, San Francisco Art Institute; Classroom Facilitator, San Francisco Art Institute
Michelle
Wilson
(DESN) LA
University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Santa Barbara
Related industry experience/achievements:
Buyer, Entertainment Production, Universal Studios Hollywood; Assistant Manager for Galleria, Buyer/Designer for Bookstore, Museum of Tolerance; Wardrobe Supervisor; Costume Designer
Lauren
Winstead
(GNST/VCOM) SD
B.S., James Madison University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Custom Database Designer/Consultant; Software Engineer, Science Applications International Corporation; Lead Test Engineer, American Systems Corporation; Graphic Designer ; Owner, PB & Jel Graphic Designs
Jill
Wolcott
(DESN/GNST/MPDV) SF
A.A.S., Seattle Central Community College;B.S., Western Washington University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Owner/Creative Director, Jill Wolcott Knits
Jean
Wollam
(MRCH) LA/OC
B.S., San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President of Merchandising, Wet Seal, XOXO; Retail Consultant
Arturo
Wong
(VCOM) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Visual Presentation Athlete, Nike; Visual Presentation Athlete and Merchandising Lead, Nike; PR Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, Joyrich; PR Assistant, Elle Molchan PR
Kimberleigh
Wood
(GRPH) LA
A.A., Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Related industry experience/achievements:
Design Manager, Disney Consumer Products; Senior Art Director, DZN The Design Group; Creative Director, Chubby Wood Golf Wear, Heaters USA Surfwear; Art Director, BD Fox & Friends
Briana
Wyatt
(MMKT) SD
B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.B.A., San Diego State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Director of Marketing and Operations, Global Disposal, Inc.; Business Development Consultant, SDSU Research Foundation
Lauren
Wyatt
(VCOM) LA
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Related industry experience/achievements:
District Visual Merchandise Manager West Coast and Hawaii, Juicy Couture; Visual Display Manager/Senior Visual Display Artist/Visual Expansion Merchandiser, Forever 21 Corporate; Merchandiser & Window Display Stylist, LF Sportswear Corporate; Assistant Nancy Lucas PR
Sheri
Yengst
(BUMT) LA
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts
Related industry experience/achievements:
Managing Director Corporate Development, MGM Studios; COO, Collegiate Fundraising; Financial Consultant - Mergers and Acquisitions, Value Finder
Deborah E.
Young
(GNST/IMPD/MNWR/MPDV/TSCI) LA
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
Tatyana
Zhukova
(INTD) LA
M.S., California State University, Northridge; B.S., California State University, Northridge; License, certification and education, CCIDC
Related industry experience/achievements:
Principal Designer and Co-Owner, Interior AT Design Inc.; Faculty, Art Institute of California, California State University, Northridge; UCLA Extension CIDA Ambassador
Kristen
Zimmer
(COSM/GRPH/SMED) LA
Arizona State University
Related industry experience/achievements:
Vice President Licensed Brands, Recycled Karma Brands, LLC; Retail Licensing Manager, Sega of America