ROBERT ACKERMANN (JDSN) LA

Athenaeum Zurich - Swiss Federation Related industry experience: Proprietor, Les Ateliers du Design; President, Robert Ackermann, Inc.; Instructor, Ecole de Joaillerie et de Métaux d'Art de Montréal, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

HILLARY ADAMS (GNST) SF

M.F.A., University of Florida B.A., University of California, Berkeley Related industry experience: Instructor, Sacramento City Community College, University of Florida; Creative Writer; Adjunct Professor, Diablo Valley College

CHRISTY ADDIS (INTD) LA

M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University Related industry experience: 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 Storecarrie

MARITZA M. AISPURO (COSM) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising California State University, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Product Development Manager, Markwins International; Project Manager, Hatchbeauty Products, LLC.; Associate Brand Manager, American International Industries; Marketing and Brand Manager, Jon Davler, Inc.

SIMONE ALEXANDER (DESN) LA

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

MAHDI ALIBAKHSHIAN (INTD) LA

M.A., University of Pennsylvania M.A., University of Tehran Azad University Related industry experience: Adjunct Faculty, Woodbury University; Architect, QASTIC Lab, Pelli Clark Architects, NADAA, Koetterkim & Associates, Fluid Motion Architects

ANNE-MARIE ALLEN (DESN/MFTG/MNWR) LA

Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Adjunct Professor, Santa Monica College; Costume Design, UCLA, Impasse; Menswear Consultant, Old Frontier Clothing Co.; Fashion Designer and CEO, Red Allen 21; Designer/ Merchandiser, Corey of California; Designer, Jerell of Texas; Costume Designer, Joyce Theatre New York, LAMAMA Theatre New York, Culver City Public Theatre, Edgemar Center for the Arts Santa Monica, People's Lives Theatre Company; Product Development, Linda Gray of Models, Inc.; Designer, Attitude of California; Instructor, Brooks College; Recipient, The Peacock Award of Design Excellence

STACY ANDERSON (SMED/COSM) LA

M.A., London College of Fashion B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University Related industry experience: 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

M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills A.A., Los Angeles Harbor College Related industry experience: 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: Vice President of Design, Seacross; Director, Product Development, Candie's, LA Gear, Sam & Libby, Veda Shoes

SOTIRIOS ANEMODOURAS (BUMT) SF

LL.M., Tulane University Law School LL.M., University of Southampton, UK M.B.A., University of Southampton, UK LL.B., University of Hertfordshire, UK Related industry experience: Business Instructor, UC Berkeley, Extension; Attorney-at-Law and Legal Consultant; Associate, Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC; Tax Attorney, Zepos & Yannopoulos; Tax and Legal Consultant, Ernst & Young Business Advisory Solutions

CHRISTOPHER ANGEL (DIGI) LA

University of Southern California Yale University Related industry experience: 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

B.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: 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 Certificate of Fine Arts, Parsons, The New School Related industry experience: 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/VCOM) LA

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: 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

ANNA BADUA (VCOM) LA

California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Published Author; Exhibiting Artist; Freelance Designer

BRIANNE BAKER (COSM) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Yale University Related industry experience: Brand Manager, HCT Beauty; Marketing & Communications Brand Manager, Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics, Inc.; Marketing Coordinator, Fred Segal Beauty

PAMELA M. BANKS (DESN) LA

B.A., University of Cincinnati Related industry experience: Designer/Patternmaker, Miss Elliette, Inc., Chez California, Topson Downs Inc., Carol-Ann of California; Instructor, Otis College of Art & Design, Continuing Education Department, Pasadena Community College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Beverly Hills Adult School

MIGUEL BARRAGAN (MPDV) LA

B.A. University of California, Riverside A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Designer, Art Director, Carrie Amber Intimates Inc.; Designer, Juliet Dream Inc.; Freelance Art Director

CHARLES BARRETT (BUMT/MRCH) SF

M.A., San Francisco State University B.S., Stonehill College Related industry experience: Adjunct Instructor, City College of San Francisco; Lead Author, Office Skills, International Thomson Publishing, Inc; Junior Accountant, Chevron, Speckels Sugar, Transitron

MISHA BEHBEHANI (COSM/MPDV/MRCH) LA/OC

M.A., California State University, Long Beach B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager/Store Manager, Nordstrom

CHERYL BENSMILLER (GNST) LA

M.A., California State University, Northridge B.S.F.S., Georgetown University Related industry experience: Teaching Assistant, California State University, Northridge

JANE BERSIN (MRCH) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology Ohio State University Related industry experience: 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: 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

California State University, Monterey Bay University of California, Los Angeles University of Korea Santa Monica City College Related industry experience: Executive Vice President and CEO, Roochi Traders; Director of International Consulting, Stonefield Josephson; Owner, B & B International Manufacturing Company; President, Botany Industries

DARLENE BLANCHARD (VCOM) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Brand Consultant; Owner, Event Production, Vagabonds & Vixens; Owner, Office Angels; Instructor, Lasalle College, Montreal Canada; Owner, Sporteamz Manufacturing; Merchandise Manager, Knott's Berry Farm; Display Director, The Broadway Department Stores; Consultant, DBT Designs; Author; Founder, Solid 8 Solutions and Visual Think Group; Environmental Designer, Loma Linda Medical Center, University Bookstore and Market; Producer, Adrenaline Radio

GEORGE BLAKE (GNST) LA

M.A., Morgan State University B.A., Morgan State University

SHASTA A. BLAUSTEIN (COSM) LA

M.B.A., University of Phoenix San Francisco State University Related industry experience: Senior Packaging Manager, Dollar Shave Club; Product Development, Sales Executive, Roberts Cosmetics + Containers; Project Manager, HCT Packaging

LORILYN BLECKMANN (MRCH) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: 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

NANCY JACOBSON BOMBARD (MPDV/MRCH) SF

B.S., Northeastern University Related industry experience: Childrenswear Buyer, Day One Centers; Buyer/Planner, Saks Fifth Ave, NY; Store Manager, Gap, Inc.; Retail Division Manager/Buyer, Japanese Weekend, Inc.; Regional Category Manager, Whole Body, Whole Foods, Inc.

LAURA BONSALL (DESN/GNST/MFTG) OC

M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts B.A., Purdue University Related industry experience: Costume Designer, Long Beach City College, Grove Shakespeare Festival; Patternmaker, Alaska Repertory Theatre, El Camino College; Pattern Assistant, Centre Theatre Group

SUSAN BOUDAKIAN (MMKT) LA

B.A., Michigan State University A.A.. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Buyer, Burlington Stores; Associate Buyer, TJX Companies; Showroom Manager, Penthouse Showroom; Sales Manager, Macy's, Inc.

CHARLES BROWN (GNST) LA

B.S., Montana State University, Billings Related industry experience: Global Head of Innovation, Director, Global Product Development, IT Director, Supply Chain Manager, Enterprise Network Security, Avery Dennison; Director, West Coast Consulting, Trident Data Systems

CHRISTOPHER BOWNE (GNST) LA

M.F.A., Temple University B.A., University of California, Berkeley Related industry experience: Instructor, Art Institute of California, Loyola Marymount University, Temple University, Penn State College

LIZELLE BRANDT (BUMT/COSM) LA

J.D., University of Southern California B.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: 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

STACEY BRIGHTMAN (DESN) LA

Ph.D., University of California, Davis B.A., Pomona College Related industry experience: Director of Educational Outreach, Los Angeles Opera

MARVA BROOKS-ALLMAN (DESN) LA

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: Fashion Instructor, Los Angeles Trade-Tech College, Brooks College, El Camino College; Designer, Pattern Maker, Chorus Line Corporation

NEIL BROWN (INTD/VCOM) LA

B.Arch., Woodbury University Related industry experience: Architect/President, Synthesis Design Group, Inc.

PAUL BUTLER (BUMT) LA

National Examinations Board Hotel Supervisory Studies (NEBHSS) M.B.A. equiv., Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) BTEC (B.A. equiv.), Higher National Certificate in Hotel Business and Finance (HNC) Associate, Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Related industry experience: Client Partner, Newleaf Training and Development; Regional Finance Manager, Marriott International Hotels; Director of Financial Services, Hilton Honors Worldwide; Regional Finance Director, Hilton International

KIMBERLY CALDWELL (GNST) LA

M.A., Fullerton State University B.A., Long Beach State University Related industry experience: Instructor, Orange Coast College; Teaching intern, Harbor College; Graduate Assistant, California State University, Fullerton.

SARA CALDWELL (DIGI) LA

California State University, Northridge University of Iowa Related industry experience: Writer/Producer, House of Gorey Productions; Film Instructor, College of the Canyons; Festival Producer, HorrorHaus Film Festival; Writer/Producer, "Medical Diary" (Discovery Health Channel); Writer/Producer, Worldnet Television

CINDY CAMPBELL (GNST) LA

M.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., California State University, Northridge Related industry experience: Instructor, California State University, Northridge

TRACY CAMPBELL (DESN/MFTG/MPDV) SF

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Freelance Patternmaker/ Technical Designer, FabKids, Athleta, Left Field NYC, Ibex, Carve Designs; Vice President of Design, SourceEasy Freelance Patternmaker/Technical Designer, Carve Designs, Banana Republic, Gap, Inc.; CAD Systems Specialist/Technology Consultant, Gerber Technology; Consultant/Apparel Industry Specialist, SCS Technology; Pre-Production Director/ Technical Design Director, Knucklehead, Inc.; Senior Product Technician, Gap, Inc.

MONICA CARBAJAL (BUMT/COSM/GNST) LA

Ph.D., Alliant International University M.A., Alliant International University B.A., Western New Mexico University Related industry experience: Client Partner, Newleaf Training and Development; Certified Practitioner, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; 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.; Teaching Hall of Fame, Western New Mexico University College of Education

DALE CARLTON (DESN /INTD/VCOM) SF

Diploma, Rudolph Schaeffer School of Design Related industry experience: Artist

ERICA CARREON (VCOM) LA

B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising University of La Verne Related industry experience: Visual Manager, Anthropologie; Product Presentation Manager, Nike; General Manager of Merchandising, Gap; Freelance Visual Designer

PAULA CASTLEBERRY (VCOM) LA

M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.F.A., University of Florida Related industry experience: Art Director, L3i Interface Technologies; Freelance Graphic Designer, Alive Graphic Design

TERESE CENTOFANTE (DESN/MPDV) SD

B.S., Northern Illinois University Related industry experience: 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: Merchandise Buyer/ Planner, BuddhiBox; Assistant Inventory Planner, Red Envelope, Provide Commerce; Sales Manager, Isharya, Inc.

AMY C. CHANG (COSM/GNST) LA

M.S., Purdue University B.S., Purdue University Related industry experience: Director, Global Product Development, Glamglow Estée Lauder Co.; Senior Research & Development Chemist, Kate Somerville Skincare; Research & Development Chemist, Color Cosmetics, Markwins, Wet 'n Wild, ck Calvin Klein Beauty; Senior Research & Development Chemist, Sparitual/ORLY International; Lab Manager, Swabplus Cosmeceutical

KENNETH CHANG (DESN/MFTG/MNWR/MPDV) LA/OC

B.A. University of Hawaii Related industry experience: 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: President, Jenal Designs & Construction; Buyer, The Broadway Department Store; President, Jenal Designs

RICHARD CHOLLAR (GNST/MRCH) LA

M.S., University of Southern California B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Vice President/Manager of Computer Systems Support, Global Securities Trading, Bank of America; Manager of Telecommunications and Computer Systems, Director of Administration and Finance, Unimet, Inc.

IVETTE G. CHORNOMUD (GRPH) LA

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design Related industry experience: Visual Merchandising Design Director, Urban Decay Cosmetics/L'Oréal 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

TIM CHRISTIANSEN (BUMT) LA

Ph.D., Arizona State University M.B.A., University of Colorado B.E.S., University of Minnesota Related industry experience: Owner/Developer, Vino per Tutti; Adjunct Professor, Southern New Hampshire University; Adjunct Professor, Montana State University; Associate Professor, University of Arizona; Assistant Professor, Montana State University, Purdue University

SHARON LEE COHEN (INTD/KNTD/TEXT) LA

B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Bicron Design; Lead Designer, Disney Imagineering; Senior Designer, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Designer, Columbia Pictures, Rothenberg Sawasy Architects; Docent, The Gamble House

MARK COLONOMOS (MFTG) LA

B.F.A., New York University Related industry experience: President/CEO, Reba Rose Inc., Request Enterprises Inc., Major Motion Inc.; Director, Volunteers of America; Vice President, Scorela.org; Business Advisor, Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)

EDWARD A. COLTON (BUMT) LA

J. D., Southwestern University School of Law 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: 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

B.A., California State University, Sonoma Certificate, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Freelance Designer, Farrah Karapetian, SuXanadu; Freelance Bridal Designer; Freelance Patternmaker, Coco Johnson

RICARDO CESAR CORONA CORRAL (SMED)LA

M.A., University of Southern California B.A., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico Related industry experience: Marketing and Publications Coordinator, USC Center on Public Diplomacy; Development, Outreach and Communication Specialist, U.S. Embassy in Mexico, U.S. Agency of International Development; Communication and Public Diplomacy Officer, Expo 2012, Bureau International des Expositions, Office of the Secretary General; Professor of International Relations, National Autonomous University of Mexico

GAIL COTTINGHAM (GNST) LA

B.F.A., Ohio State University Related industry experience: Graphic Designer, May Company; Art Director, Bullock's

SHANNON COTTRELL (GRPH) LA

B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Freelance Photgrapher; Product Photographer, Broadley-James Corporation; Studio Manager, Studio 1636

GRETA E. COUPER (GNST) LA

Ph.D., North Central University M.B.A., Pepperdine University B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: 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: Special Account Executive, Merchandiser, MJC International; Senior Buyer, Forever 21; Senior Buyer, Fredrick's of Hollywood

EDWARD DAHL (GRPH/MRCH/VCOM) SF

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Delta College Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, After Science Visual Communications; Designer, Environmental Care/ Holiday Works; Visual Merchandising Manager, Emporium; Director of Visual Merchandising, Craftmart

CARLY DAHLEN (COSM) LA

M.A., New York University B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Related industry experience: Director, Ecommerce Marketing & Merchandising, Marketing Manager, JustFab, Inc.; Marketing Manager, Marketing Associate, Bluefly, Inc.; Media Planner & Buyer, Mediacom

RUTH E. DAUGHTERS (DESN) LA

B.A., San Francisco State University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Fabrication Specialist, Spectral Motion; Costume Department Head/ Wardrobe Head, Renaissance Pleasure Faires, Inc.; Imagineer, Walt Disney Imagineering

DAVID DEA (MFTG) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: President, PurCraft; Director of Sourcing, ENK International; President & 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

BARBARA DENATALE (GNST/MRCH) OC

B.A., California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: Co-Author, Creating Fire (2014); Freelance Writer; Senior Editor, Apparel News Group; Script Writer, The Fashion Channel; Stylist, Macy's

RYAN DENNY (INTD) SF

B.Arch., Ball State University B.S., Ball State University Related industry experience: Project Administrator/Senior Associate, KMD Architects; Senior Designer/CA, Anshen & Allen Architects; Senior Designer, Brayton & Hughs Design Studio

FRANK DEVITIS (MMKT) LA

Chamberlayne Junior College Related industry experience: West Coast Regional Visual Manager, Gucci America; Visual Director, Bullocks Wilshire, Bonwit Teller

JUAN CARLOS DIAZ (DESN) LA

B.F.A., Pratt Institute Related industry experience: Freelance Illustrator; Storyboard Artist; Senior Designer, Seventeen magazine; Art Director, McCann Erickson; Fashion and Beauty Sketch Artist

ROSEMARIE DIMATTEO (GNST) LA

M.F.A., Antioch University Los Angeles SUNY College at Brockport Related industry experience: Adjunct Faculty, Antioch University Los Angeles; Teaching Fellowship, Illinois State University.

TOXI DIXON (TEXT) LA

B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts Related industry experience: Textile Design Instructor, Otis School of Art and Design; Textile Designer, PR Designs; Owner, Sales Representative, Designer, Print House Studio Inc.; Stylist, Art Director, David Dart

KATHLEEN DOHRMANN (INTD) LA

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

MEGAN DOUGHERTY (VCOM) OC

M.Arch., New School of Architecture & Design A.A. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising University of California, Santa Barbara Related industry experience: Job Captain/Junior Designer & Sustainability Coordinator, Dougherty & Dougherty; Teaching Assistant, New School of Architecture & Design

RANDY DUNBAR (GRPH) LA

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

NANCY DUNCAN (GNST/MFTG/MPDV) LA

B.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison Related industry experience: Strategic Corporate Consultant; President, CC Girls, Inc.; Vice President of Sales, Rampage; National Sales Manager, XOXO; National Sales Manager, Paris Blues

YVETTE DUNCAN (DESN) LA 

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

NICHOLE DWYER (COSM) LA

M.B.A., American Intercontinental University B.A., California State University, Sacramento A.A., Sierra College Related industry experience: Adjunct Faculty, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, The Art Institute of California, International Academy of Design & Technology; Part-time Lecturer, California Polytechnic University, Pomona; Fashion Marketing & Management Academic Director, The Art Institute of California; Fashion Design & Merchandising Program Chair, International Academy of Design & Technology; Public Relations & Marketing Director, Madame Madeline, LLC; Director of Sales & Marketing, West Coast, Blumera, LLC; President, Boutique Buyer, Suede Salon, Spa & Boutique

MONA L. EISMAN (BUAD/IMPD/MMKT) LA

B.S., Northwestern University Related industry experience: 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

NOHA ELEZABY (VCOM) OC

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising A.A., Orange Coast College Related industry experience: Visual Merchandising Director, Target, Orange County, San Diego; Corporate Visual Manager, Guess? Inc.; District Visual Merchandiser, Laura Ashley; Visual Lead, Sears South Coast Plaza

HAKON ENGVIG (DIGI/GRPH) LA

B.A., California State University, Northridge A.A., Pasadena City College Certificates, University of California, Los Angeles Extension Related industry experience: Graphic & Web Designer Instructor, The Art Institute; Web Design and UX Design Instructor, Mt. Sierra College; Graphic & Web Design Instructor, University of California, Los Angeles Extension; Founder & Principal of 4eign Design

NANCY M. EVLETH (GNST) LA

M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Teaching Credential, California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: Instructor, Nightingale Middle School; Assistant Principal, Sun Valley Middle School; Administrator, Los Angeles Unified School District

ANDREA FELICIANO (GNST) SD

M.A., University of North Carolina B.A., Roanoke College Related industry experience: Executive Assistant, University Design, University of San Diego Art Department; Gallery Assistant; Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Executive Assistant, University of San Diego, University Design Collection and Galleries; Instructor, University of San Diego, Office of University Design, Collection & Galleries

ROBERT FICKEN (BUAD/BUMT) SF

M.A., University of Phoenix B.S., University of Phoenix Related industry experience: Certified Advanced Facilitator Member, University of Phoenix; Chief Human Resources Officer, ask-hr.com; Visiting Professor, DeVry University; Vice President of Human Resources, Century Theatres, Drug Barn Stores; 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

DAVID FOAT (GNST) OC

B.A., Woodbury University California State University, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Instructor/Director of Faculty Development, Brooks College; Social Worker, Los Angeles County; Public Relations Director, Goodwill Industries

WILLIAM M. FOGG (BDSN/GNST/GRPH/VCOM) LA

M.F.A., Art Center College of Design B.F.A., Art Center College of Design Related industry experience: Exhibiting Fine Artist, Freelance Illustrator, Klaudia Marr Gallery, Lizardi Harp Gallery, De Young Museum (SF), Arnot Art Museum, (NY); Art Director/Illustrator, Worldwide/Holiday Publishing Company; Drafting and Mechanical Drawing, Jakob Engineering; Published, Medusa at Rest

LINDSEY FOUT (TEXT) LA

B. S., West Virginia University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Fashion Designer, Production Manager, Dude Girl Yoga; Designer, Illustrator, Astek Wallcovering; CAD Artist, Zelouf West; Owner, Designer, Last Chance Textiles

PAULA G. FRANCO (MMKT) LA

B.F.A., Centenary University New York University Related industry experience: 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) LA

M.F.A., Loyola Marymount University B.A., University of California, Irvine Related industry experience: Communication Arts Instructor, The Art Institute, University of Phoenix; Writing and IT Consultant

STEVEN FUCHS (JDSN) LA

M. Arch, Southern California Institute of Architecture B.S., Thomas Edison State College Related industry experience: Professor of Architecture and Digital Fabrication, Orange Coast College, Harrington College of Design; Education Consultant, Robert McNeel and Associates; Senior Project Consultant, Gehry Technologies

ANGELA FUENTES (DESN) LA

Art Institute of California Related industry experience: Co-Founder, CEO, FortyTwentyAM; Patternmaking, Manager, UD4U; Production Assistant Manager, Flat Pattern Maker, Pleasure Doing Business

JAMES GALLAGHER (BUAD/BUMT) SF

M.B.A., HEC Paris B.A., University of California, Berkeley Related industry experience: 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

GREGG GARCIA (MRCH) LA

B.A., Golden Gate University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Talent Acquisition Manager, Quiksilver Inc.

SUSAN GELUZ (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: Artist; Decorative Painter; Graphic Designer

GABRIELE GOLDAPER (DESN/IMPD/MFTG) LA 

B.A., University of Cincinnati B.S., University of Cincinnati Related industry experience: International Marketing Director, Venga Global; Director of Marketing and Operations, GFDS Engineers; Business Development Director, Beckon, Inc.; Operations Manager, Tom Eliot Fisch; Operations Manager, Zephyr Real Estate; International Marketing Coordinator, McGraw-Hill; Buyer/ Operations Manager, Polo Ralph Lauren, Germany; 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

University of LaVerne University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Adjunct English Professor, Le Cordon Bleu , Pasadena; Adjunct English Instructor, Angeles College

ALAN GOODSON (GNST) LA

Post-Graduate Certificate, Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London B.F.A., U.S. International University, San Diego Related industry experience: Actor, Playwright, Lyricist

CYNTHIA GOTTS (DESN/MFTG) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising University of Oregon Related industry experience: Patternmaker, Catalina Sportswear; Pattern Room Manager, C & C Traders; Owner, Cindy's Patterns

MEL GRAYSON (DESN/MFTG/MNWR) LA

Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: Thumbtack Designer/ Landscapes, Spotlight; Costume Designer, Specialty dessert commercial; Branding Consultant, St. Rage & Company; Interior Design/Floorplan, Pinky Rose Boutique Landscape/Garden Designer, "Lady's Farm"; 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

LORETTA GREEN (MPDV) LA

M.A. Ed., Argosy University Certificate, Academy of Art University Certificate, El Camino College Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: 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

GEETIKA GUPTA (DESN/BDSN) SF

M.B.A., Argosy University B.A., The Nottingham Trent University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Academic Director, Fashion, The Art Institute of California, San Francisco; Adjunct Fashion Faculty, FIDM and AICA – SF; Designer and Owner, Sitara SF; Head Designer, Space Baby; Assistant Designer, Suneet Varma.

MITCHELL GUTMAN (DIGI/VCOM) LA

University of California, Berkeley Columbia University Related industry experience: 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, Director's Cut; Director of Development, Little Engine Productions; Producer, Field Director, All Access/Blowin' Up Sculpted Silhouette

ELIZABETH HALE (TEXT) LA

B.F.A., University of New Mexico A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Deputy Art Director, Los Angeles Times magazine; Principle/Designer, OH 5 Design, Elizabeth Hale Design/Studio

NOEL E. HALL (BUMT) LA

Certified Public Accountant St. John's University Related industry experience: Managing Director, Hall & Associates, LLC

SARAH HALPERN (BDSN/MPDV/TEXT) LA

M.F.A., The School of The Art Institute of Chicago B.F.A., University of Washington Related industry experience: Art Director, BRC Imagination Arts; Designer, Mattel, Inc.; Artist in Residence, Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Textile Designer, MGA; Technical Illustrator, Spin Master

JUSTIN HAMILTON (DIGI) LA

Boston University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Designer, Create Advertising; Lead VFX Designer, Greenhaus GFX; Designer/Animator, Deva Studios; Creative Director, Motive Creative.

BORA HAN (DESN) SF

M.F.A., Academy of Art University M.P.S., Sookmyung Women's University B.H.E., Sungshin Women's University B.S., Sungshin Women's University Related industry experience: Creative Director/Owner of Design Studio, Bora Han; Adjunct Faculty, Art Institutes, San Francisco; Fashion Designer, Hansang.

KIM HELGESON (MRCH) LA

Certificate, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising A.A., College of the Redwoods Related industry experience: President Board of Directors, Southern California Chapter, Retail Design Institute; Editorial Advisory Board, Design Retail Magazine; Visual Merchandising Manager, Mattel, Inc.; Visual Merchandising Director, NBC/Universal Studios, Hollywood; Visual Merchandising Manager, Petco

JENINE HILLAIRE (DESN) SF

M.A., University for the Creative Arts B.S., University of California, Davis DHE, London College of Fashion Related industry experience: Creative Patternmaking Workshop Instructor, University of California, Davis; Instructor, London College of Fashion, International Academy of Design & Technology; Pattern Cutter, Thom Sweeney, Bespoke Tailors; Costume Shop Assistant Manager, Center Repertory Theater; Design Department Assistant, Erickson Outdoors

TARYN HIPWELL (MFTG) LA

B.F.A., The School of The Art Institute of Chicago Related industry experience: 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

JENNIFER HOLTY (MMKT) LA

M.B.A., California State University, Long Beach B.S., University of Rhode Island Related industry experience: Founding Partner, Director of Operations and Sales, SMN Denim; Vice President, Citizens of Humanity; Sales Manager, AG Adriano Goldschmied

H DONALD HUGHES (DESN/GNST/INTD/VCOM) SF

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Owner/Partner H+R Creative; Visual Manager, Saks Fifth Avenue; Regional Visual Rotator, Abraham and Strauss; Visual Manager, The Broadway Department Store

HILARY IKER (GNST) LA

M.P.W., University of Southern California B.A., University of Virginia Related industry experience: Freelance Writer, Self, Glamour, Fit, Fit Yoga; Features Assistant, Vogue Magazine; Researcher, Los Angeles Times; Instructor, Art Institute of California

NICK D. IOANNOU (GNST) LA 

Walden University Saint Joseph's College Saint Matthew's University California State University, Northridge Related industry experience: Academic Dean, Director of Clinical Program Development, Instructor, ORT College; Regional Medical Science Liaison, HealthSTAR Clinical Education Solutions; Director of Allied Health, Instructor, BIR Training Center

GAIL JACKSON (DESN/MPDV/MRCH) SF

B.A., Michigan State University Related industry experience: 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.

MORRISON JACKSON (DESN) LA

M.F.A., University of Southern California B.F.A., Stephens College B.A., Stephens College Related industry experience: Rental Department Manager, Costume Collection; First Hand, Los Angeles Theatre Group; First Patternmaker, Kathy of California; Costume Designer, Pygmalion; Custom Corset Maker

CARIN JACOBS (GNST) OC

M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Uniform Designer, Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders; Freelance Theatrical Costume Designer; Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Designer, BCozy; Costume Designer, LA Theatre Works

GEORGE A. JAEGER (GNST) LA

Ed.D., University of Southern California M.A., University of Southern California M.S., California State University, Fullerton B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Adjunct Professor, Northern Arizona University; Professor, Cerritos College

SARA JAFFE (INTD) SF

M.Arch., University of California, Berkeley B.A., University of California, Berkeley Related industry experience: Owner, Sara Jaffe Designs; Adjunct Instructor; Furniture Designer; Residential Interior Designer

SHARON JAFFE (DESN/GNST/MPDV/VCOM) SF

B.F.A., Parsons School of Design San Francisco Academy of Art San Francisco Community College Related industry experience: Design Director, LS & CO; Costume Designer, Trapeze World; Style Guide Illustrator, Mattel, Inc.; Stylist, Lacy Maxwell; Productions, Nike; Assistant Stylist, 7 x 7 Magazine; Senior Designer, Joannie Char; Fabric Sourcing Consultant, Gap, Inc.; Interior Design & Staging Consultant, SE Style Studio

LORI JANSSEN (DESN) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: instructor, Fashion Design Department, Pasadena City College; Owner, Dimensions by Lori Lynn; Patternmaker, C. Notti, Puccini

VICTORIA JEFFERSON (MPDV) LA

B.S., West Coast University A.A., Brooks College Related industry experience: Technical Designer, Perry Ellis International/Swim Division; Import Production Coordinator, Knitworks Mfg, LLC.; Product Engineer, Warnaco Swim Group; Cost Engineer, Lunada Bay, Catalina, Cole of California

ERIC JONES (GNST/GRPH/VCOM) OC 

M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton B.F.A., Valdosta State University Related industry experience: Instructor, Saddleback College, Irvine Valley College, California State University, Fullerton, Oak View Learning Center; Teacher, Boys and Girls Club, Calvary Chapel Tustin; Exhibiting Artist; Professor, Fullerton College

BILAL KAISER (SMED) LA

M.A., University of Southern California B.A., University of California, Davis Related industry experience: Manager, Marketing/PR, L'Oréal; Manager, Social Media and Communications, Sony Pictures Entertainment

HAGOP G. KAPRELIAN (GNST/TSCI) LA

M.S., University of Manchester, England B.S., University of Manchester, England Related industry experience: Vice President of Operations, Fashion in Prints; Partner, Uniprints LLC

MORGAN C. KAPTAIN (COSM) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Director of Brand Development, Cosmetix West; Director of Packaging Development, Stila & Jane Cosmetics; Product Manager, DayNa Decker, Inc., Brand Manager, American International Industries; Senior Project Manager, Hatchbeauty; Senior Packaging Development Manager, Stila Cosmetics, Jane Cosmetics; Sales Service, Belmay, Inc.

ANTHONY KARABOGHOSIAN (GRPH) LA

B.S., Art Center College of Design

CHRISTINE KASTANOS (BUMT/MPDV/MRCH) SF

M.S., San Francisco State University B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Director of Product Development, SourceEasy; Product Design & Development Consultant; Senior Designer, Mervyn's

BARBARA KELLER ( INTD/VCOM) OC

B.A., California State University, Fullerton A.A., Fullerton College Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Certified Interior Designer (CID) Related industry experience: Chair, Student Affairs, American Society of Interior Designers, Orange County; Guest Speaker, ABC Unified School District; 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, Stroud's; President, ASID Orange County Chapter 2010-11

KAREN A. KIEFABER (MRCH) LA

A.A., American Academy of Dramatic Arts Related industry experience: Vice President, Comikaze Entertainment Inc.; Vice President of Licensing and Music, Vice President of Accessories, Hot Topic; Accessory Buyer, Jay Jacobs, Nordstrom; Chairman/ President, Pasadena Humane Society; Consultant, Kirk Hammett's Fearfest Evil

TAIKYN DANIEL KIM (INTD) LA

Trident University International Interior Designs Institute University of California, Irvine Related industry experience: Designer, Clear on Black, Hands Hospitality, Gettys; Adjunct Instructor, Art Institute; Freelance Interior Designer

TARA KING-HAAGEN (COSM/MFTG) LA

M.A., Webster University B.A., American Intercontinental University, London M.A., Webster University Related industry experience: Brand Manager, Longchamp; International Sales/Brand Market Manager, Peter Golding Ltd.; Sales and Marketing Executive, Elle; Buyer Brown; Lecturer, London College of Fashion, AIU London; Life Coach

WENDY KLARIK (BUMT) LA

M.B.A., University of Southern California B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Guess; Vice President of Merchandising, Warner Brothers

IRENA KOJOUHAROVA (COSM) LA

M.B.A., Pepperdine University B.S., University of South Florida Related industry experience: Senior Brand Manager, Proctor & Gamble; Brand Manager, Moroccanoil; Marketing Director, Ultraceuticals Skincare & Beverly Hills Beauty License; Business Development Manager, Merrill Lynch; Marketing Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers

KATHRYN KORNILOFF (DIGI) LA

University of Texas, Austin Related industry experience: Founder and Executive Producer, SonicFruit Music & Sound Design; Sound Designer, Tequila Mockingbird; Sound Engineer, Tomandandy, Endless Noise, Digital Sound and Picture

KAROLINE KORPER (TSCI) OC

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Color, Trim, Patch Developer and Coordinator, 5.11 Tactical; Design & Develiopment, Candiani; Freelance Assistant Designer, Fashion Paradise Inc.

JOHN G. KURTZ (INTD) LA

Kettering University Related industry experience: 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

TRACI K. LA DUE (DESN) LA

B.A., California Polytechnic State University University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Floor Costumer, Western Costume Co.; Costume Rental Coordinator, California Musical Theatre; Adjunct Faculty, American River College, Bakersfield College; Costume Designer, Bakersfield College

TIMOTHY LAW (BUMT) SF

M.B.A., Illinois State University Diploma, Business Administration, Hong Kong Baptist University Related industry experience: 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

TIM LEARY (INTD) SF

Post-Master's Certificate, University of California – Berkeley Extension M.A., Holy Names College – Oakland B.A., Union Institute – Cincinnati A.S., Seminole Community College Related industry experience: Instructor, FIDM, Parson's School of Design, Seminole Community College; Advertising and Display Manager, Cal Student Store, UC Berkeley; Visual Merchandiser, Emporium; visual Merchandising Director, Yale Co-operative Corporation

BRYON LEWIS (DIGI) LA

Florida State University Alabama State University Related industry experience: Creative Producer/Director, Mega Media Entertainment; Senior Technology Engineer, Audio/Video, Beachbody; Media Production Manager, Florida Institute of CPAs; Creative Producer, ABC

FRANCINE LECOULTRE (DESN) LA

M.F.A., University of Bern A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Member: Costume Designers Guild Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer for film and stage; Textile Artist

DENISE LEDERMAN (GNST/INTD/MRCH) SF Career Advisor, San Francisco

M.A., San Francisco State University B.A., San Francisco State University Related industry experience: 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

ANGIE LEE (IMPD) LA

B.S., Fashion Institute of Technology A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: Principal, DLA Company; Chief Merchandising Officer, EVP, Sunrise Brands; Business Administrator, CFL NY; Production Manager, Executive Assistant, Koos Manufacturing

ANDREA LEONARDI (DESN/MFTG/MPDV) LA

M.S., Grand Canyon University B.A., University of California, Berkeley Certificate, Long Beach City College Related industry experience: Instructor, Santa Ana College, St. Gregory Nazianzen Elementary School; Book and Website Coordinator, RIF SoCal; Assistant Designer, Long Beach Playhouse; Freelance Designer

TIFFANY LETTIERI (COSM) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Senior Manager of Global Visual Merchandising, Smashbox Cosmetics; Associate Manager of International Sales, Smashbox Cosmetics; Executive Assistant, Maddocks & Co.; Southern California Merchandising Representative, Max Studio

RIA LEWERKE (GRPH) LA

B.F.A., Werkkunstschule Certificate, Art Center College of Design Related industry experience: 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

CLAIRE-DEE LIM (COSM/GNST/VCOM) LA

M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., University of California, Berkeley Related industry experience: Screenwriter, New Regency/20th Century Fox; Production Manager, Archey & Cavala, Inc.; Web Series Creator; Writer/Producer; Content Marketing and Social Media Consultant

ELIN LITZINGER (VCOM) LA

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology Related industry experience: Fashion Stylist; Print & TV Advertising for Fashion and Beauty Brands; PR & Marketing Consultant

CHRISTINE LO PRESTI (VCOM) LA

B.A., San Diego State University Related industry experience: 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

VINCENZO LODATO (MMKT) LA

B.A., Loyola Marymount University Related industry experience: President, Creative Director, Lodato Productions; Creative Director, IMG; Vice President, The Van Group, License P.D., FAO Schwarz; Director of Creative Design, GQ magazine/Conde Nast Publications

CHRISTINA C. LOPEZ (IMPD) LA

M.A., University of California, San Diego B.A., Pepperdine University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Carmelle Interiors; U.S. Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State; Contributor, The Huffington Post

RICHARD LOVETT (BUMT/GNST) SF

M.A., San Francisco State University B.S., Boston College Related industry experience: Benefits Consultant/Business Development Consultant/Senior Account Executive, UNUM; Economist, RECON Research Corp., Governor's Office State of California; Instructor, Golden Gate University, Chapman College, City College of Chicago 

MELISSA MACKEY (GNST) LA

D.M.A., University of Southern California M.M., Yale School of Music B.M., Manhattan School of Music Related industry experience: IDEA Center Tutor, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Associate Professor, Southern Illinois University

MARGO MAJEWSKA (INTD) SF

M.Arch., Columbia University B.F.A., Parsons School of Design Related industry experience: Associate Professor, California College of Arts; Senior Instructor, Art Institute of California; Designer, Knoll, Inc.

FERDOS MALEKI (DESN/MFTG) OC

B.A., National University of Iran A.A., Fullerton College Related industry experience: Fashion Designer, Patternmaker

SHERYL MARCUS (MRCH) LA Manager, Special Projects, Merchandising & Marketing

B.S., University of Arizona Related industry experience: Associate Buyer, May Company; Store Manager/Vice President of Stores, The Broadway Department Store; Regional Director, Sunglass Hut; Consultant; Personal Stylist; Fashion Stylist, Ventura Blvd magazine

DEIRDRE MARLOWE (GNST) LA

M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University B.A., University of California, Berkeley Related industry experience: Program Associate, Center for Powerful Public Schools; Executive Director, Peninsula Bridge; Acting Director, MD Charter School Network; Program Director, Middle Grades Partnership

NANCY MARTIN (DESN/MFTG) SF

B.F.A., University of Oregon Related industry experience: Production Assistant, Weston Wear; Patternmaker, Galigula; Design and Production Assistant, Chicken Noodle; Tailor's Assistant, Suzanna's European Tailoring; Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico

REBECCA MASON (COSM) LA

Arizona State University Related industry experience: Founder and Senior Consultant, Sage Mason LLV; Regional Sales Director, Caudalie USA; Director, Field Education and Events, Regional Sales Director, L'Oreal

GWENAEL MATOS (BDSN/GNST) LA

Ph.D., 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: Instructor, Academy of Couture Art; Guest Lecturer, LACMA's Costume Council; Writer; Personal Stylist; Jewelry Designer

ROBERTA MAXWELL-LONG (VCOM) SD

B.A., California State University, Fullerton A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Design Assistant, Phyllis Morris Originals; Draftsman, Erika Brunson Interiors; Principal, Maxwell-Long Design; Interior Design Instructor, University of California, Riverside Extension

BRYAN MAZZARELLO (GRPH) SF

B.S., Biola University Related industry experience: Creative Director, Mazzarello Media & Arts; Lead Designer, Seattle Pacific University; Art Director, Organic Bouquet; Creative Media Producer, Biola University

BRADLEY MCCALL (DESN/VCOM) LA

A.A., Citrus College Related industry experience: 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

KARA MCLEOD (DESN/GNST) LA

M.B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: 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

ERIKO METTLER (MMKT) SD

B.S., Syracuse University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Key Accounts Manager, Merchandise Planner, ViX Paula Hermanny; Sales Representative, DC Shoes Inc., Associate Sales Representative, Biomet; Senior Recruiter, Culver Careers; Store Manager, Abercrombie & Fitch

STEVE METZGER (GNST/GRPH) OC

M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton M.A., California State University, Fullerton B.A., California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: Exhibiting Artist; Instructor, Fullerton College, California State University, Fullerton, Learning Tree University, Irvine

LUCINDA MIEDEMA (MRCH) LA

B.A., California State University, Northridge Related industry experience: Fashion Director/Owner, Couture Productions; Regional Vendor/Merchandiser, Almay/Revlon Cosmetics; Showroom Associate, California Apparel Market; Regional Fashion Director, The Broadway Department Stores

KARI MILLER (VCOM) LA

B.S., Kent State University Certificate, Polimoda Related industry experience: CEO/Principal, karileemiller.com; Director of Fashion, Public Relations & Special Projects, Fifth Avenue Club Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Stylist; Regional Special Events Manager, Parisian, Inc.; Public Relations Assistant, Atelier Creative Services; Collections Assistant, The Kent State University Museum

ALNEA MISKIV (BDSN/KNTD) LA

B.F.A., California College of the Arts University of San Francisco Related industry experience: Design Studio Technician and Manager, Technical Engineer Pattern-maker, Parsons The New School for Design; Assistant Professor, Advance Pattern-making Techniques, Pratt Institute; Freelance Design Consultant

MAKO MIYASHIRO (JDSN) LA

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology Related industry experience: Director of Operations, Galatea: Jewelry by Artist; Director of Design, 1928 Jewelry Company; Owner, Art of Design; Director of Design, John Hardy; Vice President/Co-Owner, Neutral Union Design Group, Inc.; Director of Product Development, Pace Enterprises; Instructor, Fashion Institute of Technology; Assistant Boutique Manager, Omega Watches Retail USA

MONA MOLAYEM (GNST) LA

M.A., University of Southern California B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Founder, Principal Consultant, Viva Voce Communications; Digital Engagement Program Director, Israel 21c; Director of Product Development, Chromatique Professional

ALEXIS MONTGOMERY (DESN/MFTG) LA/OC/SD

A.A., San Joaquin Delta College California State University, Fullerton Los Angeles City College Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: Production Patterns, Blind Date; Product Development, JC Penney, Lane Bryant, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Contempo, Wet Seal, Home Shopping Network, Rampage/Charlotte Russe; Production Patternmaker, Barbara Barbara, Laura Kidd, Copa Cabana; Owner, Wunderbabies: Canine Couture; Designer/Patternmaker, T.D.I. Fashion Show Specialties

JENNIFER MONROE (JDSN) LA

M.F.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Instructor/Lecturer, California State University, Fullerton, Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.), Santa Ana College; Owner, Monroe Studio Workshop; Artist/Art Director/Project Manager, Disneyland Entertainment Art Department

GRAHAM NEIL MOORE (VCOM) LA

B.A., Wimbledon School of Art, London Related industry experience: Freelance Senior Designer/ Art Director; Designer/Art Director, Asher + Partners, Murren Design; Instructor, Art Center College of Design, Woodbury University

LINDSEY MORANDO (MMKT) SD

University of Southern California Related industry experience: Co-Founder, Director of Sales & Marketing, Get It Done Gals; Director of Sales & Marketing, Fitness Quest 10 & Todd Durkin Enterprises; Store and Showroom Assistant Manager, lululemon; Owner, Project Manager, Top Down Marketing Consultant

JEFF MORISSETTE (MPDV) OC

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Freelance Design/Consultant, Jeff Mo Design; Senior Designer/Developer, Hippy Tree; Mens/Womens Designer, O'Neill Europe; Mens Designer, Rip Curl

LINDSEY MORRIS (MRCH) LA

B.S., University of Arizona, Tusccson A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology Related industry experience: Senior eCommerce Merchandise Planner, Lucky Brand Jeans; Merchandise Planner, Hot Topic/Torrid; Planner, Ross Stores; Apparel Manager, Anthropologie; Assistant Merchandiser, Calvin Klein; Department Manager, Nordstrom; Store Manager, Starbucks; Customer Service/Operations Manager, BestBuy

PAUL MORSE (INTD) LA

B.A., California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: CEO/Interior Designer, Morse Ltd. Inc.

JEROME MOSS (MFTG) LA

B.S., University of Pennsylvania University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California Related industry experience: Partner, Storm 2000 Corporation; Production Manager, Karen Kane, Platinum Clothing Company; Partner, Gingerhouse of California; Special Personnel Recruiter, American Apparel

PARHAM NABATIAN (SMED) LA

B.A., University of California, San Diego University Of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Infinite Communications; Marketing Consultant, Instructor, Valley Economic Development Center

MICHAEL ANTHONY NALEPA (GNST) LA

M.A., Antioch University University of Southern California Related industry experience: Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Narrative Counseling Center; Executive Director, The Anonymous Initiative; Executive Board Member, Being Alive LA; Adjunct Faculty, Antioch University

DIANE NANCE (IMPD) LA

B.A., University of California, Irvine Related industry experience: Executive Director, Current Nuance; Vice President, Kingsmen Starcorps; Vice President Sourcing and Product Development, PacSun

RYAN NELLIS (DIGI/GRPH) LA

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Freelance Motion Graphics Artist/Designer, Disney, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet; Founder, Eyelumination; Producer/Director, MootMagMovie.com

JANICE C. NEUMANN (GNST) LA

B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Instructor, Brooks College; Production Assistant, Segerstrom Center for the Arts

VANESSA NEWSOME (DESN) LA

B.S., Westwood College A.S., Westwood College Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Creative Director; Fashion Illustrator; Trend Forecaster; Photographer; Lifestyle Curator, Design Options; Author/Publisher, Electric Fashion Media, Inc.

JENNY NGO (DESN) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Technical Designer, Kellwood, Trina Turk, Vince, GUESS?, Inc., Sunrise Brands, Lucky Brand, Azteca Production International

BLAINE NOBLETT (BUMT) LA

J.D., Southwestern University School of Law B.A., University of California, Berkeley Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles Extension Related industry experience: Senior Corporations Counsel, California Department of Business Oversight; Associate, La Follette Johnson

DEENA NOVAK (MFTG) LA

M.P.H., California State University, Northridge B.S., California State University, Northridge A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Creative Director, Founding Partner, CNH, Inc.; Production Broker, Industry Consultant, Exporter of used and vintage clothing; Set Designer, Costume and Properties Designer for theatrical productions

MARTIN S. NUÑEZ III (INTD/VCOM) SF

B.F.A., Academy of Art University Related industry experience: Designer, 36 Designs; Senior Visual Planner, Mervyn's/Target Corporation; Senior Designer, ADIG Studio

DONALD NUNNARI (MFTG) LA

B.B.A., St. Bonaventure University Related industry experience: Executive Vice Presidents/ Western Region Manager, Merchant Factors Corp.; Senior Business Development Officer, HSBC Credit and Republic Factors; Account Executive, C & S National Bank

ARIANA NUSSDORF (BUMT/GNST/MRCH) LA

M.A., University of Southern California B.S., Hobart and William Smith Colleges Related industry experience: 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 (DESN/MFTG) LA

M.Des., Royal College of Art, London Related industry experience: Designer, Mr. Freedom, Wendy Watts, Fiorucci; Owner/Designer, Poseur, Inc.; Freelance Designer

GREGORY J. OLVERA (DESN) LA

B.S., Pepperdine University Related industry experience: President, Go Softwear

ROBERT OPLIGER (GNST) SD

M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Related industry experience: Speech Coach; Visiting Professor, DeVry University; Adjunct Professor, Grossmont College; Public Speaking Coach and Trainer

ALEX PALECKO (INTD) SF

B.A., California College of the Arts Related industry experience: Owner, Designer, Woodworker, Alex Palecko Woodwork Design; Master Woodworker's Apprentice, DK Designs

FRANK PALECKO (MRCH) SF

B.S., Drexel University Related industry experience: Service Manager, Macy's Inc.; CEO, Palecko, Inc.; Officer, Pet Provisions, Inc.; Consultant

RON PASTUCHA (GNST/INTD) OC

B.F.A., University of Manitoba Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles Allied Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Related industry experience: 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

KARIN LUCI PETLACK (SMED) LA

Ph.D., University of California, Davis B.A., University of California, Berkeley Related industry experience: Blog Editor/Photographer, Luci's Morsels Blog; Social Media Consultant, Online Editing for Small Businesses/Startups, Karin Luci Petlack; Online Community Manager, Trendy Mondays; Lecturer/ Teaching Assistant, University of California, Davis

JUDY PICETTI (GNST/TSCI) SF

B.S., Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science Related industry experience: Sales Representative, Milliken & Company; West Coast Sales Manager, Account Manager, Doran Textiles

JAMES PIZZAFERRO (MFTG) LA

Wright Junior College Related industry experience: Private Label, Zanetti; Working Partner, Private Label Mous; Design, Sales, FOB International; Regional Sales Manager, Yves St. Laurent

MARTIN PODWAY (BUMT/DESN/GNST/MFTG) LA

B.A., Pennsylvania State University University of Southern California Related industry experience: Director of Manufacturing, GUESS?; Director of Operations, Fortune Fashions, Contempo Casuals; Vice President of Manufacturing, Sideout Sport; Director of Manufacturing, Barco Uniforms

OLGA POSLAVSKYA (DESN) SF

M.A., Fashion Design Institute of Technology, Ukraine B.A., Fashion & Clothing Design College Related industry experience: Fashion Consultant/Sales Associate, Yves St. Laurent Boutique; Freelance Custom Clothing Consultant/Tailor; Head Tailor/Designer/ Production and Fashion Design Team Manager, Superior Atelier

KIMBERLY PRICE (MMKT) SD

University of Colorado at Boulder Related industry experience: Director, Research at Deep Focus, Creative Artists Agency; Account Planner, Vladimir Jones; Account & Community Manager, Passenger; Researcher, Head of Trending and 3D Consumer Profiling, Submissions/Community Manager, Research Coordinator, Look-Look, Inc.

ANDREA PROCTOR (GNST) LA

M.A., California State University, San Bernardino B.S., Brigham Young University Related industry experience: Student Services, Pacific States University; Adjunct Faculty, International American University

ERIN PROTZOL (DESN) LA

B.A., University of Colorado A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Merchandiser/Designer, HeartSOUL Girls; Designer, Stony Apparel; Associate Designer, Torrid; Assistant Designer, The Disney Store, Cutie Patootie Clothing, Inc.

AARON QUAH (COSM) LA

B.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: Vice President of Operations, Ziba, Inc.

COLLEEN QUEN (DESN) SF

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Business Owner & Artist, Colleen Quen Couturiere; Technical Development Manager, Gap, Inc./Old Navy; Pattern Department Manager, Joan Walters

TEREESE RADENBAUGH (DESN/MPDV) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising California State University, Fresno Related industry experience: 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; Artist, Rags to Riches, J.C. Penney; Contributing Artist, VOCA Gallery; Children's Book Illustrator; Handbag Designer

LISA RAGSDALE (GNST) LA

M.F.A., University of Illinois B.A., University of Washington Related industry experience: Actress, Barbecue, Hand of God, Girlboss, Henry Danger; Post-Graduate Fellow, University of Arizona; Teaching Artist, Arizona Theatre Company; Artistic Director, Defiant Theatre Company

ELIZABETH RALSTON (INTD) LA

B.A., University of Southern California University of California – Los Angeles Related industry experience: Partner, Dina & Partners; Sole Proprietor, Elizabeth Ralston Garden Design; Showroom Associate, Joan Chase & Associates.

MIMA RANSOM (MFTG/MRCH/VCOM) OC

B.A., California State University, Fullerton B.A., Damavand College Related industry experience: Vice President, Ransom Group Ltd; Executive Director of Education, Programs and Treatment, Elan Academies, Inc.; Special Projects and Lectures, U.C.I.; Director of Beauty and Rejuvenation, Center for New Medicine; President, Mima's Design; Design Consultant, Gateway Hosiery Mills; Vice President, Ranson Group, Ltd.

MINA RAPHAEL (MPDV) LA

B.S., University of Southern California A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Design Coordinator, Laundry Room Clothing; Designer/Design Manager, Blue Tattoo Jeans; Assistant Designer, Lucky Brand Jeans

KEVIN REAGAN (GRPH) LA

B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Senior Art Director, Geffen Records, MCA Records; Creative Director, Maverick Recording Company; Author, Alex Steinweiss, The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover

STEPHEN REAVES (DESN/GRPH/MPDV/MRCH/VCOM) SD

M.A., San Diego State University B.S., San Diego State University Related industry experience: Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach; Vice President of Creative, Intralink Film & Graphics, New Line Cinema

RUTH RITCHIE (MMKT/VCOM) SF Career Advisor, San Francisco

A.S., Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Related industry experience: Owner, Silver Sun Production

MANDO ROBLES (VCOM) LA

Los Angeles City College Related industry experience: 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

ROBIN RODENO (BUAD/MMKT/MRCH) SD

B.A., San Diego State University Related industry experience: Merchandiser, Jockey International; Cosmetics Manager, Robinsons-May Department Stores; Merchandiser, Fossil

WARREN D. ROMBERGER (INTD) LA

M.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Director of Design and Marketing, Steward, Romberger & Kite Architects Inc.

STEVEN ROTHBLATT (GNST) LA

M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Writer, Screenwriter, Director, Steven Rothblatt Productions; Faculty, Los Angeles Unified School District: Evans Service Center, Garfield Community Adult School, Eastside Learning Center

JOAN ROTUNNO (GNST) LA

M.S.Ed., Mount St. Mary's College B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Related industry experience: Teacher, Los Angeles City School System; Docent Course Developer/Trainer, Los Angeles County Court System

KERRY ROUSSELLOT (INTD/VCOM) SF

B.Arch., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Related industry experience: Owner, Kerry A. Roussellot, Architect; Project Manager, Gensler & Associates Inc., The Irvine Company, Gilbert AJA & Associates

SHOSHANA RUBIN KEND (DESN) LA

B.F.A., University of Michigan Related industry experience: Costume Designer, Film and Television; Key Costumer, Film and Television: Costume Educator, US Performing Arts Camp (UCLA)

JASMIN RUCKER (BUAD/MRCH) LA

B.S., University of Hawaii at Manoa Related industry experience: District Sales Manager, J. Jill Group, Bath & Body Works, Lingerie Cacique; Associate Buyer, Robinsons-May Department Stores; Assistant Buyer, The Broadway Department Store

ELIZABETH RUSSELL (GNST) LA

M.A., San Francisco State University B.A., Biola University Related industry experience: Fine Arts Faculty, El Camino College; Museum Educator, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

ANI SAFERIAN (MPDV) LA

M.B.A., Woodbury University California State University, Northridge Related industry experience: Merchandise Planner, Torrid; Merchandise Planner, Allocations Manager, Love Culture; Associate Buyer, Allocation Analyst, GUESS?, Inc.

DENNIS P. SALAZAR JR. (VCOM) LA

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design A.F.A., Long Beach City College Related industry experience: Visual Director/Lead Visual Artist windows & interior displays, Cometics Merchandising & Display Director, Men's Stylist, Suiting & Designer, Event Coordinator, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, Armani, Escada, Fendi

SAJAD SALEHI (GRPH/VCOM) LA

M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts B.F.A., Art Center College of Design Related industry experience: Instructor, Art Institute; Graphic Designer, Lather; Design Director, Roman Graphic; Lead Graphic Designer, Laleh Graphic; Graphic Designer, thesasha.com

SHAUN SAMSON (BDSN) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Central Saint Martins Related industry experience: Design Consultant; Owner, Samson Studios: Shaun Samson Label; Studio Team, Jeremy Scott

NINZ SANGHA (DESN) SD

Central Saint Martins Related industry experience: Instructor, Art Institute, Academy of Art University; Head of Mens Design/ Graphics, Spyder; Director of Design, Pony International; Sr. Apparel Designer, Nike World; Director, Woven Products, Kenneth Cole, Reaction

CARLA SANTIAGO (MRCH) LA

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara A.A., Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Related industry experience: Buyer, Brighton Collectibles; Planning, Buying, and Allocation Manager, Decker's Brands

SAM SARULLO (SMED) LA

Purdue University Harvard University Related industry experience: Vice President & General Manager, E-Commerce, Lakeshore Learning; Vice President, Digital Marketing, ULTA Beauty; Principal Consultant, Co-Founder, CLT Consulting; Senior Consultant, Digital Practice, Genpact Consulting

AMY SCHOENBAUM (GNST) LA

M.E., National University B.A., California State University, Long Beach A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Interior Designer, EXPO Design Center; Faculty, Bellflower Unified School District; History Department Reader, California State University, Long Beach

ANGELIA SCIULLI (DIGI/GRPH) LA

M.F.A., American Film Institute B.A.., Cleveland State University A.A., Lorain County Community College Related industry experience: Freelance Cinematographer; Freelance Writer/Director; Camera Technician, American Film Institute

KAREN SEMIEN-MCBRIDE (GNST) LA

D.B.A., Argosy University M.A., University of Redlands B.A., California Baptist University Related industry experience: Vice President of Administration and Marketing, Student Services, Phillips Graduate University; Adjunct Professor, Advisor, Dessertation Chair, Phillips Graduate University; Interim Associate Vice President Enrollment Services/Consultant, Pasadena City College District; Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, Harford Community College; Owner/CEO, SkinTone Clothing dba MKCirle, LLC.; Vice President of Administrative Affairs/Student Services, Phillips Graduate Institute; Educational Finance and Financial Aid Consultant, FinAid Temps and Consulting; Dean of Student Services/Dean of Student/Judicial Officer, Chaffey College

SEAN (SHANT) SHAHVERDIAN (GNST) LA

M.B.A., California State University, Northridge B.S., California State University, Northridge Related industry experience: Business Instructor, Glendale Community College, Pasadena City College, ITT Tech Technical Institute; Financial Advisor, HD Vest Financial Services; Investment Consultant, ETrade

JENNIFER SHARP (COSM) LA

M.S., University of Wales, UK B.A., University of Brighton, UK Related industry experience: Vice President of Research & Development, Physicians Formula Inc.; Director of Marketing Administration, Fred Hayman, Max Factor

WENDY SHUTE (BUAD) LA

M.B.A., Pepperdine University B.S., San Jose State University Related industry experience: Division Director - Strategy and Development, Graphic Packaging International; District General Manager, Graphic Packaging International; Marketing representative, IBM

EDWIN SIERRA (INTD) LA

B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design Related industry experience: Associate Vice President, CallisonRTKL, Los Angeles; Architect, Leed Green; 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: 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.

ALISON SILVER (COSM) LA

B.A., Columbia College, Chicago Related industry experience: Project Manager, Roberts Cosmetics and Containers; Project Manager, Josie Maran Cosmetics

BARRY JO SIMS (GNST/TSCI) LA

B.A., Southern Illinois University Teaching Certificate, Southern Illinois University Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA) Related industry experience: Textile Consultant, Apparel and Home Furnishings Industries

KRISTEN SLOWE (MPDV/MRCH) SF

B.A., Regis College A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Cofounder/Advisor, Monogram; Cofounder, Designer, Saboteur; Retail Inventory Distribution Planner, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Planner, TJX Inc.

KIMBERLY SMALL (SMED) LA

M.B.A., Thunderbird Boston University Related industry experience: Senior Director of Marketing, Beachbody, LLC.; Marketing Consultant, Kudeta Marketing; Director of Marketing & Communications, Atari; Director, Digital Integrated Marketing, Hearst Corporation; Director, Digital Marketing, Nickelodeon; Senior Marketing Manager, Intuit; Customer Relationship Marketing Lead, Dun & Bradstreet

BONNIE SMITH (DESN) LA

B.F.A., Moore College of Art Related industry experience: Footwear Designer, Margaret Jerrold, Bonnie Smith for Kimel, Super Shoe Biz, Cherokee, Paradox by Zalo, U.S. Shoe Company; IMPO International; Shoe Designer; Expert Witness, Gucci, GUESS?, Inc., Stuart Weitzman

DAVID SMITH (GNST/VCOM) OC

M.F.A., Chapman University B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Comic Colorist, Liquid Graphics/DC Comics; Photoshop Painter, Gork Enterprises; Background Painter for 2-D Animation, Go Potato.tv

FLORENCE (JOY) SOMERVILLE (MPDV) LA

Certificate, Cerritos College Related industry experience: First Production Patternmaker, Grader, Marker Maker, Technical Designer, D.D. Best Apparel; Freelance Technical Designer, First Through Patternmaker, Grader, Marker Maker

YELENA SONKIN (KNTD/TEXT) LA

Degree, A. N. Kosygin Moscow State Textile University Related industry experience: Textile Designer, Fairway Trading Inc.; Director of Design and Development, Dynashape Intima, Inc.; Sweater Designer, Rico Hand Knits, Inc.

LARRY SPEARS (GNST) SF

M.S., California State University, East Bay B.S., University of Glasgow Related industry experience: Marketing Consultant, Ellipsis.com; Associate Professor, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

NICHOLAS SQUIRES (GNST) LA

M.S., California State University, Long Beach B.S., University of California Davis Related industry experience: Software and Systems Engineer, Chief Communications Architect, NRG Energy, Inc.; Chief Communications Architect, Lab Manager, Software Configuration Manager, Boeing Ventures

KAREN STEIN (MFTG/MPDV) LA

B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University Related industry experience: Board Member, Maktaba Project; Owner/Designer, Cricket and Monkey; Visual Concepts Consultant, Owner, Daydreamer Boutique

JEFFREY STREADER (IMPD) LA

B.S., Richard Stockton College Related industry experience: Senior Vice President, GUESS?, Inc.; President, Kellwood Company; Vice President of Global Sourcing, VF Corporation; Director of Product Development and Global Sourcing, Oxford Industries

ERICA STOUT (DESN) LA

B.S., Cornell University Related industry experience: Instructor, A-Technical College; Designer/Owner, Funhouse Labs LLC; Project Manager, MaCher; Product Developer, Import Coordinator, Fang Clothing/Fashion Life, Inc.; Designer, Shane Hunter dba Aqua Blues

MIMI SU (MRCH) LA

B.A., California State University, Fullerton A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Buyer, Christian Dior, Saks Fifth Avenue

NOZOMU SUGAWARA (INTD) LA

M.Arch., University of California, Los Angeles B.Arch., University of Houston Related industry experience: Designer/Associate, Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners; Designer/Intern, Morris Architects

JENNIFER SULLIVAN (COSM) LA

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Related industry experience: West Coast Human Resources Manager, Kiehl's; Account Executive, IDC for L'Oréal LUXE USA; Freelance Makeup Artist, Chanel Inc.

KRISTINE SULLIVAN (BUMT/MMKT) SF

M.A., California State University, Sacramento B.A., California State University, Sacramento Related industry experience: Adjunct Instructor, International Academy of Design & Technology, California State University, Sacramento, San Joaquin Delta College; Fashion Concierge and Consultant, Fashion Industry; Development of Sales, Marketing and Research, Golden Valley Industries; Buyer, Nordstrom

BARBARA SULTAN (GNST/MFTG/MRCH) LA Technical Expert

Related industry experience: Clothing Designer; Owner/ Fashion Update, Da-Max.com; Author, Applied Flat Sketching for the Fashion Industry, Computer-Aided Flat Sketching for the Fashion Industry; Muralist; Painter, Sculptor, Computer Painter

NAOMI SUTTON (GNST) LA

Academy of Art University Curtin University Related industry experience: Fashion Instructor, Saddleback College; Online Instructor, Academy of Arts University; Freelance Textile Designer, Korovalis Designs; Head Designer, Naomi Sutton Textiles

VIVIAN TELLEFSEN (DESN) OC

M.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles Trade Technical College Art Center College of Design Related industry experience: Artist; Board Member, The Art4Kids Foundation

JEANNE THOMAS (GRPH/MMKT/VCOM) SF

M.Ed., Concordia University B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts, Valencia Related industry experience: Lecturer, Ex'pression College of Digital Arts; Owner/Art Director, Jeanne Thomas Graphic Design; Design Director, Wells Fargo Advantage Funds; Creative Director, Discreet; Art Director/ Graphic Designer, Macromedia

SUSAN TRAN (SMED) LA

B.S., University of California, Los Angeles A.A. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising University of Southern California Related industry experience: Online Merchandising Manager, Charming Charlie; eCommerce Manager, J. Paul Getty Museum; Online Merchant, Swirl by the Daily Candy; Instructor, UCLA Global Discovery

ISABEL TREIDL (GNST) LA

M.B.A., Southern State University B.S., EAFIT University Related industry experience: National Council Member, United Nations Association; Chair of Education, United Nations Association, Orange County; Co-Founder, IN-NOVE; Associate Professor, EAFIT University

MELISSA TRIBER (MPDV) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Central Washington University Related industry experience: Creative Director, Sage the Label, Young, Fabulous & Broke; Stylist; Creative Consultant; Senior Merchandiser, Patty Park Agency; Wardrobe Stylist, Paper Magazine

SHEILA TROIANO (GNST/MMKT) LA

B.A., Wayne State University Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: 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/VCOM) SF

B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design Related industry experience: Co-Founder/Principal, Design des Troy; Executive Digital Artist, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners; Graphics Coordinator, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

PATRICIA TURNER (MMKT/VCOM) LA

B.S., Barat College Related industry experience: Principal, Pat Turner Marketing & Events; Sales Promotion Director, Warner Bros. Studio Stores; Vice President, Event Marketing/Public Relations, Broadway Stores, Inc.

ALISON UHLFELDER (DESN) LA

B.F.A., University of Rhode Island A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Costume Designer, Hers & History; Assistant Costume Designer, Pretty Little Liars; Assistant Designer, Libertalia Clothing

ASHLEY VILGIATE (COSM) LA

University of Colorado, Boulder Related industry experience: Vice President Sales & Brand Management, DuWop LLC; Brand Manager, Simple Beauty, Inc., International Licensing, Guess? Inc.

PAOLO VOLPIS (INTD) LA

B.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: CEO/Founder, Luconi-USA; Owner, XQTD, Inc., Associate, KKE Architects

TERRI VUONG (DESN/MFTG) SD

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Fashion Design Instructor, Fashion Careers College; Technical Design, Ashworth Inc.; Patternmaker, Deborah Wiley California, The Weekend Exercise Company

ISAAC WALKER (DESN/MFTG/MPDV/TEXT) LA

Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: CAD Artist; Print Designer; Designer, Disney Stores, Converse; Graphic Artist, Warner Bros., LA Gear; Product Development Manager, Team Simpson; Freelance Graphic Artist, YMLA, Big Dogs, Point Zero

T. J. WALKER (DESN/MFTG/MNWR) LA

M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University B.F.A., Delta State University Meridian Community College Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA) Related industry experience: Product Development/ Design Manufacturing/Branding and Distribution, Calvin Walker Brand Consulting; Product Development Consultant, D & T Design Consulting; Vice President, Product Development and Design, Modish Nation Design Studio, Cross Colours/KarlKani

LOUISE WALLACE (MPDV/MRCH) LA

Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: General Manager, Girl Mana; Product Development and Sales, Guild Inc., Kahn Lucas Lancaster, Little Laura of California

GEOVANNA WATERS (COSM) LA

Psy.D., Phillips Graduate Institute M.A., Pepperdine University B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Related industry experience: Director of Sales, Classic Cosmetics; Sales Manager, Jon Davler Inc.; Vice-President of Sales, BH Cosmetics

MEREDITH WEBB (GNST) SF Specialist, Instruction & Reference Services, San Francisco

M.A., University of Oregon B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Related industry experience: Instructor, University of Oregon, The Learning Center, Inc.

ERIC WEISSER (VCOM) LA

B.A., Arizona State University Related industry experience: 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/GNST/SMED) LA

M.B.A., American Jewish University B.A., Hampton University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Creator, Owner, Sculpted Silhouette

EMERSON WHITNEY (GNST) LA

European Graduate School California Institute of the Arts Goddard College Related industry experience: Guest Lecturer, University of Southern California; Adjunct Faculty, Los Angeles City College, Glendale Community College, Art Institute San Bernardino

HELANE WILBOURNE (BUAD/BUMT) LA

M.B.A., Pepperdine University B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Certificate, Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, Society of Human Resource Professionals (SPHR) Related industry experience: Personnel and Organization Manager, Training and Communication, Mars Inc.; Senior Shortage Control Auditor, Macy's Inc.; Training Manager, Department Manager, Bullock's Department Store; Consultant, Wilbourne Consulting Group

LINDIE WILHELM (DESN/MFTG/MPDV) SF 

A.A., Parsons School of Design Related industry experience: Designer, Georgiou, Joanie Char, Levi Strauss & Company, Givenchy Sport; Owner/Designer, Devant

JOANIE WILLGUES (GNST) LA

B.F.A., University of Texas, Austin Related industry experience: First Hand, Broadway Costumes, Parsons-Mears; Resident Costume Designer, Shop Foreman, Stages Theatre; Dresser, Les Misérables on Broadway; Costume Designer, Theatre West, Falcon Theatre

WENDY WILLIAMS (TEXT) LA

A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Designer, Keeco, LLC; Creative Director, Foreston Trends; Sales Consultant, Design Printsiples; Design Director, Sales Manager, Design Resources; Senior Designer, Urban Instinct; Owner, Designer, Either/Or

JODY WILSON (BDSN/GNST) SF

M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute B.A., Kalamazoo College Related industry experience: Freelance Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer

KRISTINA YEGORYAN (GNST) LA

M.A., California State University, Northridge B.S., California State University, Northridge A.A., Los Angeles Valley College Related industry experience: Professor of Composition, Workshop Leader, Writing Center Consultant, Tutor, Instructor, Los Angeles Valley College

YACHIYO YOULIN (INTD/VCOM) LA/OC

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