FACULTY

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.

FACULTY

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)

PAIGE ADAMCZYK (DIGI) LA Director, Digital Media, Digital Cinema B.A., Florida State University Southwestern University Related industry experience: Programmer, NBC Entertainment; Editor, L + M Digital; Producer/ Editor, Comcast/HBO; Writer/Director, LeBrock Film Ventures Inc.

HILLARY ADAMS (GNST) SF M.F.A., University of Florida B.A., University of California, Berkeley Diablo Valley College Related industry experience: Instructor, Sacramento City Community College, University of Florida; Creative Writer; Adjunct Professor, Diablo Valley Collegemaritz

JOHN AHR (JDSN) LA Creative Director, Jewelry Design M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach B.A., University of New Mexico Related industry experience: Co-Founder, On-line Jewelry Academy; Instructor, Cerritos College, Cypress College, California State University, Los Angeles, Santa Monica College

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

ANDREW ALEXANDER (GRPH/SMED) LA M.F.A., Art Center College of Design B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Consultant, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Gobbler, Beatport; Creative Director, Napster; Designer-Brand, Marketing, Napster, Beatport, Gobbler; Instructor, Otis, Art Center, UCLA

SARAH ALEXANDER (GNST/INTD) SF M.A., State University of New York B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Related industry experience: Instructor, Art Institute of California, San Francisco; Tour Guide, Louvre Museum; Certified Architectural Museum Tour Guide, San Francisco Asian Art Museum; Curator & Freelance Consultant

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

ANNE-MARIE ALLEN (DESN/MFTG/MNWR) LA Creative Director, Theatre Costume Design A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design Related industry experience: 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, People's Lives Theatre Company; Product Development, Linda Gray of Models, Inc.

BENEDICT AMENDOLARA (IMPD/MFTG/MPDV/TSCI) LA A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology Related industry experience: Expert Witness in lace industry; Board Member, Execute Sports, Inc.; Lace Manufacturing; Patternmaker

BLAINE ANDERSON (BDSN/VCOM) LA M.F.A., Pratt Institute B.F.A., University of Utah A.A., Brigham Young University Related industry experience: Operations Manager, Table Art; Art Director, Lucca Antiques; Visual Merchandiser, Crate & Barrel; Store Manager, Alessi; Art Instructor, ESL Instructor

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 A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology Scuola di Modellisti Related industry experience: Vice President of Design, Seacross; Director, Product Development, Candie's, LA Gear, Sam & Libby, Veda Shoes

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

TARYN ARONSON (COSM/SMED) 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

NALINI ARORA (FTWR) LA B.S., California State University, Northridge A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Footwear & Accessory Design Consultant and Creative Director; Lead Global Women's Footwear Design, Rip Curl; Women's and Kids Footwear Designer, ACI International; Children's Footwear Designer, Sketchers USA

ANNA BADUA (GRPH/VCOM) LA B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Published Author; Exhibiting Artist; Freelance Designer

JUDITH BALIAN (MMKT) SD M.S., Hofstra University B.S., Lincoln University Related industry experience: Instructor, Coleman University, California Miramar University; Director of Marketing/Business Development, ESIS, Inc.; Technical Training Specialist, OMM; Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Education Systems Exchange

BRIANNE BAKER (COSM) LA B.A., Yale University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Director of Brand & Product Development, Hush, Inc.; 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 ANDRÉ BARNWELL (MMKT) LA

ANDRÉ BARNWELL (MMKT) LA B.B.A., Howard University Related industry experience: 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: 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

BRIDGET BATCH (GRPH/VCOM) LA M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts B.F.A., University of Houston Related industry experience: Commercial Photographer; Commercial Photographer's Assistant; Digital Technician and Retoucher; Faculty, New York Film Academy; Teaching Assistant, California Institute of the Arts

MISHA BEHBEHANI (MPDV/MRCH) LA M.A., California State University, Long Beach B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager/Store Manager, Nordstrom

ANNE BENNION (BDSN/TEXT) LA Chairperson, Design, Fashion Knitwear Design, Textile Design M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.F.A., Utah State University Advisory Board: Textile Arts Los Angeles Member: Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) Related industry experience: 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

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 Santa Monica City College University of California, Los Angeles University of Korea 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

TREVOR BIKHRAM (GNST/GRPH/VCOM) LA M. Arch., Woodbury University Related industry experience: UI/UX Designer; Architecture, Robotics Designer, Bosco Tech; Design Consultant, Woodbury University (Rome, Italy), Cusamono Real Estate Group

WILL BINDER (GNST/GRPH/VCOM) LA B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Saddleback Valley Jr College Related industry experience: Children's 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: 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 Pasadena City College 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.

WHITNEY JEAN BONRUD (SMED) LA B.A., St. Cloud State University Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Related industry experience: Senior Marketing Manager, Content, Social + SEO, Dollar Shave Club; Social Communications Strategist, Droga5; Senior Community Manager, Laundry Service

LAURA BONSALL (DESN/GNST/MFTG/TSCI) 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

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) 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, Patternmaker, Chorus Line Corporation

NEIL BROWN (INTD/VCOM) LA B.Arch., Woodbury University Related industry experience: Architect/President, Synthesis Design Group, Inc.

TIMOTHY BRUNS (SMED) LA Parsons School of Design Washington University Related industry experience: Design Strategist & Creative Director Consultant, YOUmanize; Executive Creative Director, Design Strategist, Golin; Design Strategist & Creative Director, JWT Inside; Executive Creative Director, Samsung North America

BARBARA BUNDY (IMPD) LA Vice President, Education; Chairperson, International Manufacturing & Product Development B.S., Mount St. Mary's College Related industry experience: Senior Executive, Bullock's Wilshire, Robinson's Department Store

PAUL BUTLER (BUMT) LA M.B.A. equiv., Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) BTEC (B.A. equiv.), Higher National Certificate in Hotel Business and Finance (HNC) National Examinations Board Hotel Supervisory Studies (NEBHSS) 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

MARTHA L. CALDERON (TEXT) LA Broward College Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising University of Florida Related industry experience: 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 B.A., 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 Rudolph Schaeffer School of Design Related industry experience: Artist

ALISON CARREON (VCOM) LA B.S., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Marketing Manager, Siegel + Gale; West Coast Sales & Marketing Manager, 24 Seven; Co-founder, Director of Digital Development & Marketing, WEARtoCLICK.com; Market Editor, Market Analyst, Trend Analyst, The Doneger Group/Directives West

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: Visual Manager, Anthropologie; Product Presentation Manager, Nike; General Manager of Merchandising, Gap; Freelance Visual Designer

PAULA CASTLEBERRY (VCOM) LA B.F.A., University of Florida University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Art Director, L3i Interface Technologies; Freelance Graphic Designer, Alive Graphic Design

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 (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

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

JEANNE SCOTT COLLIAU (BUAD/MRCH) LA Director, Merchandising & Marketing B.S., University of Utah Related industry experience: Merchandise Manager, Dooney & Bourke; Divisional Merchandise Manager, Store Manager, Buyer, Nordstrom; Marketing Director, Crossroads Plaza MARK COLONOMOS (MFTG) LA

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

RYAN CORRIGAN (SMED) LA B. A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst Related industry experience: Production Supervisor, National Research Group; Assistant Director, The Pistol Shrimps

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., Northcentral 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

CAROLYN CRAWFORD-MERCADO (GNST) SD American InterContinental University Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Market Visual Manager, Victoria's Secret; Visual Manager/Field Visual Manager, Forever 21/Forever XXI; Store Manager, Cache; Co-Manager, Visual Manager, GUESS

ERIC CRISWELL (DIGI) LA B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvannia Related industry experience: Head of Production, Guerilla Hollywood; Creative Producer, Apple; Producer, Beachbody; Development Production Consultant, Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment; Executive Producer, Mind Geek, Inc.

LADONNA CRUSBY (MRCH) SD M.A., University of Phoenix B.S., Stephens College A.A., Fashion Institute Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Store Manager, David's Bridal; Cosmetics & Fragrances Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Macy's; Assistant Store Manager, The Children's Place; Assistant Area Sales Manager, Dillard's Inc.

RICARDO CRUZ (COSM) LA California State University, Northridge Related industry experience: Executive Director, Global Licensing, 20th Century Fox; Marketing Manager, Global Licensing, Mattel; Marketing & Global Licensing – Youth Division, Markwins International; Licensing U.S. Sales, Warner Bros. Consumer Products

EDWARD DAHL (GRPH/MRCH/VCOM) SF A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, After Science Visual Communications; Designer, Environmental Care/Holiday Works; Visual Merchandising Manager, Emporium; Director of Visual Merchandising, Craftmart

TIMOTHY DAILEY (DIGI) LA M.F.A., Pratt University B.S., Grand Valley State University Related industry experience: 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 Stoodios

SHARON DANG (BDSN/MPDV) LA M.A., University of Texas, Austin B.A., University of California, Irvine Related industry experience: Graphic Designer, Pixelclin ic.com; Senior Graphic Designer, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap Outlet; Senior Graphic Director, Billabong, USA; Design Director, Fineworld, LLC.; Senior Product Manager, Armani Exchange

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

DANIEL DAVIS (MFTG) LA Instiuto Marangoni, Italy University of Georgia Related industry experience: Instructor, Academy of Art, Woodbury University; Designer, Dorothea Knitters, Calvin Klein-CK Jeans; Sourcing, John Varvatos Collection; Global Design Director, Armani Exchange; Assistant Designer, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, RLX, Max Company, SG Design Studio

CELESTE DAY-DRAKE (BDSN/GNST/INTD) LA M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh B.A., University of Southern California A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Member: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Related industry experience: 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)

MELISSA DE LUNA-RIBIERO (DENM/IMPD) LA B.S., Texas A & M University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Founder, THEO Lingerie; Public Relations Director, Joybird; Social Media Manager, Assistant Designer, Felina Lingerie; Designer, Trend Forecaster, Live Life Love Denim; Merchandise, Design Assistant, Kellwood Company

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

ASHLEY DELINKO (SMED) LA Oregon State University Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Ecommerce & Marketing Manager, Schique Skincare; Ecommerce Manager, Algenist, Josie Maran Cosmetics; Online Merchandiser, Customer Service Manager, Josie Maran Cosmetics

DEANNA DEMAYO (GNST) LA M.F.A., University of Arizona B.F.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: Consultant, Getty Conservation Institute

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

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

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

DANIELLE DOUGLAS (MRCH) LA M.S., Drexel University B.S., University of Delaware Related industry experience: Senior Merchandise Analyst and Retail Consultant, RMSA Retail Solutions; Buyer, Destination Maternity; Store Manager/Buyer, A Genuine Life is Good Shoppe; Assistant Buyer, CCS/ Delia's Inc.

MOIRA DOYLE (DESN/MFTG/MNWR) LA B.F.A., American InterContinental University A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: 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: 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-inChief, The LA Fashion Magazine

NANCY DUNCAN (GNST/MFTG/MPDV) LA B.S., University of Wisconsin 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

CASSANDRA DURANT-HAMM (TSCI) LA B.A., Fordham University Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College California State University, Los Angeles Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA) Related industry experience: Manager, Cotton Incorporated, Los Angeles; Account Executive, California Apparel News; Production Manager, Arthur Max Inc.; Sales Administrator, Ideal Textiles

BARRY EBNER (GNST) SF California College of Arts and Crafts University of Texas, Austin Related industry experience: Instructor, Academy of Art University, Art Institute of California, San Francisco Art Institute; Co-Director, Paul Sounderholm Gallery; Director, Master Printer, Instructor, Editions B.a.D.

TRICIA EDWARDS (DENM/IMPD/MPDV/TSCI) LA Assistant Chairperson, Special Projects B.S., Purdue University A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology Related industry experience: 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

MONA L. EISMAN (BUAD/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

REBECCA ELIASON (KNTD/MPDV) LA B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Designer, Jane Doe, Skinny Minnie, US Boys, Kudeta, Major Motion, Genius Jeans, Kass and Co., Jett Paris; Design Director, JNCO, Krista Lee; Design Consultant; Merchandiser, Fairway Trading

CHRISTINA ELMEN (SMED) LA Grand Valley State University Related industry experience: Co-founder, Vice President of Marketing and Community, Femargent; Founder, CEO, MAE Marketing Agency; Theatrical Print Coordinator, Universal Pictures

HAKON ENGVIG (DIGI/GRPH) LA B.A., California State University, Northridge A.A., Pasadena City College Certificates, University of California, Los Angeles 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

MANUEL ESCALANTE (BUMT/GNST) LA Ph.D., Universidad Nacional Autonóma de México M.B.A., University of Illinois B.A., University of Illinois Related industry experience: 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 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

KEEMIA FERASAT (SMED) LA M.A., University Southern California B.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: Founder, CEO, Style Salute; Public Relations Associate, Pondel Wilkinson, Financial Communications Partner; Global Business Operations, Cornerstone OnDemand; Senior Communications Manager, DFL Interiors

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 (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

DAWN MARIE FORSYTH (BDSN/DESN) LA M.F.A., San Francisco State University B.F.A., Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design Related industry experience: Creative Director, DAFOMA Studios; Chairperson, Fashion Design, Program Coordinator (SF), Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; 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

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

COURTNAY FRANCIS (COSM) LA M.B.A., Fordham University B.S., Purdue University Related industry experience: Owner & Principal Consultant, Rising C, Civic Financial Services; Director of Brand Marketing, Hatchbeauty, Toppik Products; Brand Management, Revlon, Hartz; Sales Strategist, Hormel Foods

ELIZABETH FRANCIS (SMED) LA B.A., Cornell Related industry experience: Founding Partner, Brilliant Ventures; Strategic Advisor, HYST.com; Strategic Advisor, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Gilt Groupe; President, Intelligent Beauty

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/GNST/TEXT) 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.A., 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 Patternmaker, 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) OC/SD B.A., Golden Gate University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Development, Providence Industries, ASICS America Corporation; Talent Acquisition Manager, Quiksilver Inc.

JEFFREY GARCIA (VCOM) LA A.A., Fresno City College Related industry experience: EFX, Model Maker, Dreamquest (Disney); Marketing Designer, Purchasing Agent, Design and Fabrication Crew Foreman, Task Research

PAULINE GARCIA (MFTG) LA M.B.A., Mount Saint Mary's University B.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: Lecturer, California State University, Pomona; Import Specialist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

THOMAS E. GEHRIG (BUMT) SF M.F.A., Mills College B.A., California College of the Arts Related industry experience: Instructor, The Art Institute of California, University of California Berkeley Extension, Academy of Art University; Principal, Creative Director, G+K Brand Development; Senior Art Director, JWA Advertising; Advertising Director, Mobilia

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 (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 M.Ed, University of LaVerne B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Related industry experience: Adjunct English Professor, Le Cordon Bleu, Pasadena; Adjunct English Instructor, Angeles College

ALAN GOODSON (GNST) LA B.F.A., U.S. International University Certificate, Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London Related industry experience: Actor, Playwright, Lyricist

RICHARD GORDON (BDSN/DIGI/TEXT) LA M.F.A., Full Sail University University of Central Florida Related industry experience: Web Developer, Valencia Community College; Digital Design Manager, Philymack; Tour Photographer, Philymack/Nick Jonas; Creative Director, Kicks to the Pitch

CYNTHIA GOTTS (DESN/MFTG/MPDV) 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

ROBYN B. GRANT (COSM) LA University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California Related industry experience: Attorney, Law Office of Robyn B. Grant; Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro; Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory; Principal & General Council, StyleCon LLC

TANITA S. GRAY (MMKT) SD Fashion Institute of Technology Related industry experience: Senior Product Designer, Naughty Monkey; Product Designer, TSGray Consulting; Design Department Lead, Ed Hardy Footwear; Designer (License Division) House of Brands

MEL GRAYSON (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 B.A., California State University, Long Beach Certificate, Academy of Art University Certificate, El Camino College Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College 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

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 MIRIAM (MIMI) HADDON (BDSN) LA

MIRIAM (MIMI) HADDON (BDSN) LA M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Exhibiting Artist, Photographer, California State University, Long Beach, the Icehouse; Art Educator, the Dolan Group, the Craft and Folk Art Museum, Joh Adams Art Collective, Cattywamus Crafts; Costume Designer, Heidi Duckler Dance, Hollywood Fringe Festival

ESTEL HAHN (MPDV) LA Assistant Chairperson, Merchandise Product Development B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Freelance Designer; Head Designer, Next Era, Bonkers

ELIZABETH HALE (BDSN/MRCH/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 B.S., St. John's University Related industry experience: Managing Director, Hall & Associates, LLC

TOD HALLMAN (VCOM) LA Point Park College Related industry experience: Fashion Stylist, Fashion Show Producer, THPFashion Inc.; Fashion Editor, IONA Magazine

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

KENT HAMMOND (GNST) LA M.F.A., Claremont Graduate University B.F.A., University of Iowa Related industry experience: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Pitzer College; Exhibiting Artist; Visiting Artist Lecturer, Azusa Pacific University

BORA HAN (DESN) SF M.F.A., Academy of Art University M.P.S., Sookmyung 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

LAINE HARRINGTON (GNST) SF Instructional Specialist, General Studies Department Coordinator, San Francisco Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union M.A., Pacific School of Religion B.A., Whittier College Related industry experience: 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

EMILY HASHIMOTO (MFTG) SF B.S., University of Southern California A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: 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: Vice President of Creative Services, Kritzerland Records, Scotti Bros. Records, Street Life 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

ERIN HELGERSON (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. TOM HENKENIUS (SMED) LA

TOM HENKENIUS (SMED) LA Director, Social Media B.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: Owner, Thunder Communications; Author, Real Food from My Southern Kitchen; Brand Director & Co-Executive Producer, The Cooking Lady

JENINE HILLAIRE (BDSN/DESN) SF M.S., University for the Creative Arts B.S., University of California, Davis 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

ELISABETH HINCKLEY (MMKT) LA B.A., New York University Certificate, Columbia University, Graduate School of Business Related industry experience: Public Relations and Marketing Consultant, EAH PR, Marcom; Marketing Director, Frontera Corp.; Vice President of Marketing, Super Stock Inc.

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

LISA HOFFMAN (GRPH/VCOM) SF/LA Director, Graphic Design; Department Coordinator, Beauty Marketing & Product Development, Visual Communications, San Francisco M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute B.A., San Jose State University Related industry experience: Map Designer, Burning Man Organization; Art Director/Production Manager, Modern Media Ventures; Graphic and Textile Design, Esprit Corp; Freelance Photographer and Designer

PHILIP A. HOFFMAN (VCOM) LA B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Related industry experience: Production Designer in all genres specializing in live TV broadcast and live audience programming; Art Director, Set Decorator

WILLIAM HOOVER (MFTG/MNWR) LA A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Orange Coast College Related industry experience: 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.

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

VICTORIA HUNTER (IMPD/MPDV) LA A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising A.A., Wilmorton College Related industry experience: Writer/Publisher, Hunter Publishing Corporation; Marketing Manager, Greystone Home Collection; Designer, Porky Pies, Spunky Punk; Assistant Pattern Drafter/Seamstress, IMAGO

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

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

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

LAURA JENKINS (MPDV) LA B.A., Portland State University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Owner, Laura Vivienne; Production/Costing Assistant, Paige; Product Developer, Perry Ellis; Product Development Coordinator, The Collected Group

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

HAGOP G. KAPRELIAN (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

ANTHONY KARABOGHOSIAN (GRPH) LA B.S., Art Center College of Design Related industry experience: Senior Illustrator/Finisher/ Designer, Petrol Advertising; Instructor, Cal State University, Northridge; freelance graphic designer

CHRISTINE KASTANOS (BUMT/GNST/MPDV/MRCH) SF M.A., 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

KAITLYN KAUFMAN (DESN) LA M.F.A., University of California, Irvine B.S., State University of New York Related industry experience: Costume Designer for theatre and film; Costume Design Assistant; Crafts and Costume Technician; Instructor, University of California, Irvine, Cypress College

BARBARA KELLER (INTD) LA 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

MELISSA KEHOE (DENM/IMPD/TSCI) LA B.S., Purdue University Related industry experience: 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

TARA KING-HAAGEN (COSM/MFTG) LA M.A., Webster University, London B.A., American InterContinental University, London 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/COSM) 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

SY KRAFT (SMED) LA B.A., California State University, Northridge Related industry experience: Executive Director, VITRO; SVP, Publicis Group; Senior Business Partnerships Lead, Strategist, S.I.N.K. Consulting; Chief Marketing Officer, Real Resorts; Director of Integrated Brand Strategy and Agency Partnerships, Leo Burnett/Vigilante; Director of International Marketing, G2 (Grey Global)

ROY KUNKLE (GNST/GRPH/MPDV/MRCH/VCOM) SF A.A., Art Institute of Pittsburgh Related industry experience: 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: 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 (VCOM) LA B.A., University of Oklahoma Related industry experience: 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. LA DUE (DESN) LA M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 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 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

GENE LEBROCK (DIGI) LA Chairperson, Digital Media, Digital Cinema; Director, FIDM Productions B.A., Cornish University Related industry experience: Founder, LeBrock Film Ventures, L & M Digital Picture and Sound; Digital Media Consultant, NASA, Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, CBS, NBC, HBO

ANGIE LEE (DENM/IMPD) LA B.S., Fashion Institute of Technology Related industry experience: Principal, DLA Company; Chief Merchandising Officer, EVP, Sunrise Brands; Business Administrator, CFL NY; Production Manager, Executive Assistant, Koos Manufacturing

PAUL K. LEE (BDSN/SMED) LA B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Related industry experience: Founder, Creative Director, Imagination At Play; Co-Founder, Creative Director, Will & Tale; Director, Partner, The Armory; Freelance Associate Creative Director, Co-Director, Roger.tv

DANIELLE LEVINE (COSM/SMED) LA J.D., University of California, Hastings College of law B.A., Stanford University Related industry experience: Director, Business Development, Director, Business + Legal Affairs, FabFitFun; Associate, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP; AdWords Account Associate, Google, Inc.

RIA LEWERKE (GRPH) LA B.F.A., Werkkunstschule, Germany 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

MARK CLAUDE LEWISON (INTD) LA M.S., University of Massachusetts B.A., University of Massachusetts Related industry experience: Owner/Managing Partner, Interior Designer, Mark Lewison Design/Cocoliso Partners, LLC, Raun James Designs, Inc.; Faculty, University of California, Los Angeles, The Art Institute of California–Hollywood

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

JUAN A. LOPEZ (DESN) LA California Institute of the Arts Pomona College Related industry experience: Instructor, California State University, Fullerton, United States International University; Costume Supervisor, Set Costumer for film, television, cable

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

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.

FATEMEH MALEKI (DESN/MFTG) OC B.A., National University of Iran A.A., Fullerton College Related industry experience: Fashion Designer, Patternmaker

TIM MALONE (BUMT) LA Ph.D., The Union Institute & University M.A., University of Redlands B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha Related industry experience: Associate Professor, The Gemological Institute of America; Instructor, University of Phoenix, National University, Baker College, Northcentral University, Mira Costa Community College, Palomar Community College; Marketing Consulting, Malone Resource Group; Vice President of Development, Brown Hotel Group; Director of Sales and Development, Cendant Corporation

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

ELISE (CHRISTINE) STELTER MARTIN (INTD) LA Ph.D., University of Southern California M.A., University of Southern California M.A., Dartmouth College Related industry experience: Curator, Archivist of Literature; Creative Writer, Artist; Assistant Lecturer, University of Southern California

NANCY MARTIN (DESN/MFTG) SF M.A., San Francisco State University 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 B.A., Arizona State University Related industry experience: Director of Global Education, RevitaLash; Founder and Senior Consultant, Sage Mason LLV; Regional Sales Director, Caudalie USA; Director, Field Education and Events, Regional Sales Director, L'Oréal

GWENAEL MATOS (BDSN/GNST) LA 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: 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

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

MARK MENEGHETTI (GRPH/VCOM) SF B.F.A., California College of the Arts Related industry experience: Freelance Designer; Senior Graphic Design Manager, Levi Strauss and Co.; Contract Designer/Illustrator, Mervyn's

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

DOUGLAS MEYER (GNST/VCOM) LA M.F.A., University of Arizona B.F.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: Exhibiting Fine Artist; Designer, Art Systems West; Adjunct Professor, Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles City College; Freelance Writer

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 Store

RONI MILLER START (DESN/MFTG/MNWR) LA Chairperson, Apparel Industry Management, Menswear M.B.A., California State University, Northridge B.S., California State University, East Bay Related industry experience: 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)

SANDRA MITCHELL (INTD) LA M.Arch., University of Pennsylvania B.F.A., University of Pennsylvania Related industry experience: Founder, President, Design Principal, M+M Creative Studio; Board Member, Lange Foundation

MONA MOLAYEM (SMED) LA M.S., 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

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

OFELIA MONTEJANO (DESN/MPDV) LA A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Certificate, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Chaffey College Riverside Community College Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Ofelia's Fashions; Freelance Designer; Lead Designer of Product Development and Packaging, The Oasis Company

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

GRAHAM NEIL MOORE (MMKT/VCOM) LA 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

REBECCA A. MOORE (GNST) LA B.V.E., California State University, Long Beach A.A., Los Angeles Harbor College Related industry experience: Executive Assistant, Chiat Day, Inc.

DINA MORGAN (INTD) LA Chairperson, Interior Design Certified Interior Designer (CID) B.S., University of Southern California A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Member: Allied Member American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Related industry experience: Owner, Dina & Partners

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, Tucson 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

DENNIS MORRISON (BUMT) LA Assistant Chairperson, Business Management D.P.A., University of La Verne M.A., Syracuse University B.A., State University of New York Related industry experience: Managing Director, STG Dorian-James; Director, Los Angeles Small Business Development Center; Senior Business Analyst, University of Southern California

PAUL MORSE (INTD) LA B.A., California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: CEO/Interior Designer, Morse Ltd. Inc.

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

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

KYLE NOVAK (DIGI/GRPH/VCOM) LA M.F.A., Columbia University University of Miami Related industry experience: Instructor, Columbia University, University of Miami; Multimedia Video Producer, Lenka Ilic: Artist's Studios; Freelance, Assistant VFX Compositor; Film Editor, Hummingbird Pictures; Script Doctor, Consultant, Analyst

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 President/ 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

RUBEN OCHOA (SMED) LA California State University, Northridge Related industry experience: 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 B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Television Producer, Window Warriors; Director of Windows & Visual Marketing, Macy's 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: 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

JANICE PAREDES (DESN/MFTG/MPDV) SF Coordinator, Fashion Design, Merchandise Product Development, Apparel Industry Management, San Francisco B.S., Woodbury University Related industry experience: Board Member, Textile Arts Council (TAC) de Young Museum, San Francisco, Fashion Incubator San Francisco; Design Director/ Senior Project Manager, Levi Strauss & Company; Designer/Patternmaker, Jessica McClintock

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

CYNTHIA PATINO (GNST/VCOM) LA Director, Entertainment Set Design & Decoration, Visual Communications A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Member: Set Decorators Society of America International (SDSA), PAVE/Planning and Visual Education Partnership Related industry experience: Career Advisor, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles; General Manager, Old Navy; Department Manager, Macy's, Inc.

CHRISTINA (TINA) PEREZ (COSM) LA Director, Beauty Marketing & Product Development, Beauty Industry Management Member: CEW, BIW M.A., Pepperdine University B.A., California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: 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: Motion Graphics Animator, Optimist, Inc., Gain Limited; Production Artist, Yoostar Entertainment Group, Inc.; Videographer/Editor, Haven Clothing

VICKIE PETERS (DESN/MFTG) LA A.A., Long Beach City College A.A., Los Angeles City College Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: Global Production, Freelance Patternmaker, Import and Quality Control Specialist, Vintage Blue; Production Patternmaker, Cherokee; Assistant Designer, Catalina Swimwear MEREDITH ANNE PETRO (DENM) LA

MEREDITH ANNE PETRO (DENM) LA A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Senior Technical Designer, ModCloth; Associate Technical Designer, Lucky Brand Jeans, Unger Fabrik LLC; Freelance Assistant Technical Designer, Clothing for Modern Times

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

DAVID ALLEN PLOUFFE (GNST) OC M.A., California State University, Fullerton B.A., University of La Verne Related industry experience: Lecturer/Professor, University of La Verne, California State University, Fullerton, Chaffey College; Collections Administrator, Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Author, Art Appreciation: An Introduction to the Formal Elements and Mediums

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

RONELL PUGH (BUMT/SMED) LA M.B.A., University of Redlands B.S., Biola University The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles Related industry experience: Agency Owner, Kantan & Company; Founder, Urban Economic Development Corporation

AARON QUAH (COSM) LA B.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: Vice President of Operations, Ziba, Inc.

CHRISTINE QUIROS (GNST) LA M.S., California State University, Fullerton B.S., California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: Employee Wellness Program Coordinator, Fitness Assessment Coordinator, California State University, Fullerton Lifespan Wellness Center; Lecturer, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, San Bernardino

NICOLE RADEMACHER (SMED) LA M.F.A., Alfred University B.F.A., Art Institute of Chicago Related industry experience: Digital Communications Manager, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs; Director of Communications & Outreach, 18th Street Arts Center; Social Media Manager, Webmaster, Designer, FESANCOR; Independent Project & Communications Manager

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

ELIZABETH RALSTON (INTD) LA B.A., University of Southern California Related industry experience: 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

JEANNE REITH (MPDV) SD Mesa College Related industry experience: Instructor, Mesa College, Fashion Career College, San Diego University of Integrative Studies, San Diego Community College; Costume Designer, Lambs Players Theatre; Owner, Lady Jean Inc.

SARAH REPETTO (GNST) LA Director, International Affairs B.A., California State University, Long Beach B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach M.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: 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

LAURA RICHARZ (VCOM) LA B.A., University of Idaho Related industry experience: Set Decorator for feature films, television, and theatre

NANCY RIEGELMAN (DESN) LA B.A., University of California, Berkeley Related industry experience: Fashion Illustrator; Exhibiting Artist, LACMA, MOCA, the Hammer Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Western Project; Instructor, Art Center College of Design, Paris Fashion Institute; Author, 9 Heads, Color It Chic, Colors for Fashion, Color for Modern Fashion, Face Fashion, Fashion Notebooks for Men and Women; Partner, 9 Heads Media; recipient Fulbright Grant

TARA RITACCO (MMKT) LA B.A., California State University, Long Beach A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Product Developer, Prana; Resource Development Manager, The Walt Disney Company

RUTH RITCHIE (MMKT/VCOM) SF Career Advisor, San Francisco A.S., Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Related industry experience: Owner, Silver Sun Production

ARMANDO 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

JULIE ROQUE (COSM) LA University of Montpellier II, France Related industry experience: R&D Manager, R&D Chemist, Cosmetix West; Chemist, Inderma-Huijie Group; Technical Chemist, LCH Laboratory

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)

BRITTANY RUBINGER (VCOM) LA B.S., San Francisco State University Related industry experience: Vice President, VIP PR Director, Senior Account Executive, BPCM; Fashion Director, blueprint Public Relations; Assistant Account Executive to Senior Account Executive, Film Fashion

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.

JACQUELINE SAINT ANNE (DESN) LA Creative Director, Film & TV Costume Design University of Miami Related industry experience: 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: 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 (COSM/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 M.A., Central Saint Martins B.A., Central Saint Martins A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Design Consultant; Studio Team, Jeremy Scott; Senior Designer, Moschino S.p.A

NARINDER (NINZ) SANGHA (DESN) SD Central Saint Martins Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 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

CAROL E. SAPOS (DESN) LA M.S., Walden University B.S., Pepperdine University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Production Patternmaker, Barco of California; Patternmaker, Natty of California, Lily's of Beverly Hills; Associate Instructor, Los Angeles Trade Technical College

CHERYL SCHRIEFER (GNST) OC M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton California State University, Fullerton Certificate, California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: Art History Textbook Editor; Professor, Orange Coast College; Professor, Exhibition Designer, Writing Tutor, California State University, Fullerton

THOMAS SELINSKE (BUMT) LA M.B.A., Pepperdine University B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Related industry experience: President of Board, Pasadena Unified School District; Pasadena Educational Foundation; Chair of Board, Leadership Pasadena Inc.; President, Encore Awards & Marketing Corp.; Founder, FocusOJT

SHANT (SEAN) SHAHVERDIAN (GNST) LA M.B.A., California State University, Northridge B.S., California State University, Northridge A.A., Pasadena City College 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

JANE SHIMABUKURO (DESN) LA Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Pattern maker for Product Development, J Brand; Production Pattern maker, Kellwood Co., St. John Knits, Inc., Roger Garments/ Stoosh, Z. Cavaricci, Inc.

WENDY SHUTE (BUAD/MRCH) 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: Senior Manager, New Product Development, Bliss; Project Manager, Josie Maran Cosmetics, Roberts Cosmetics and Containers

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.

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

OLAMIPOSI SOMOYE (DESN) LA Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Pattern Drafter, J Brand; Sewing & Pattern Drafting Instructor, Sew FYI; Instructor, Unincorporated Life; Freelance Illustrator, Pattern Drafting

YELENA SONKIN (KNTD/TEXT) LA B.F.A., Moscow State Textile University, Russia Related industry experience: Textile Designer, Fairway Trading Inc.; Director of Design and Development, Dynashape Intima, Inc.; Sweater Designer, Rico Hand Knits, Inc.

LAURENCE 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

SUSAN NELSON SPENCER (MPDV/MRCH) LA/OC M.P.A., California State University, Chico B.A., California State University, Fullerton Related industry experience: 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

AMANDA STARLING (DENM/IMPD/TSCI) LA Chairperson, Special Projects, The Business of Denim, Textile Science; Co-Chairperson, International Manufacturing & Product Development B.S., University of Arkansas Related industry experience: 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

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

MEGAN STEWART (SMED) LA Georgia State University Related industry experience: Marketing Director, MoZeus Worldwide; Managing Partner, The 46ers; Marketing & Creative Design Specialist, Arylessence

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

BRITTNEY C. STRICKLAND (COSM) LA B.S., Ohio State University Syracuse University Related industry experience: Account Manager, Clariant, Univar, Lubrizol; Global Product Manager, Lubrizol; Performance Products Marketing, Nalco Company

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

KRISTINE SULLIVAN (BUMT/MMKT) SF M.S., 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 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

NINO VINCENT SURDO (GNST) LA B.A., Columbia College A.A., Harper Jr. College Related industry experience: Owner, Street Tao Enterprises; Writer

KERI SUSSMAN SHURTLIFF (GNST/INTD/VCOM) LA M.A., Dominican University of California B.A., Dominican University of California Member: College Art Association (CAA) Related industry experience: Instructor, UCLA Extension; Archives Assistant, Bill Graham Presents; Gallery Administrator, Linda Jones Enterprises/Chuck Jones Studio Gallery; Academic Reviewer, Janson's Basic History of Art

HARRIET SUSTARSIC (COSM) LA B.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, True Religion Brand Jeans, Guess? Inc.; Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, The Wet Seal, Inc.

JULIA SZKIBA (DESN) LA M.F.A., Academy of Art University American InterContinental University Related industry experience: Instructor, LIM College, Art Institute of California, McKinley College, Rocky Mountain College Art + Design; Apparel, Bedding, Product Development, Textile/Surface Pattern Designer

VIVIAN TELLEFSEN (DESN) OC M.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Art Center College of Design Los Angeles Trade Technical College 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 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

JONIE THOMAS (DESN/TEXT) LA A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College Related industry experience: 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

RIZALENE (SHELL) THOMPSON (MPDV) LA A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: Senior Designer, Marika; Designer, Baryshnikov; Designer/Merchandiser, Maui & Sons, Ocean Pacific

JOSEPH TORAMANIAN (INTD) LA Ph.D, Institute of Town Planning, Moscow, Russia Related industry experience: Instructor, Art Institute of Hollywood, Art Institute of Los Angeles, Westwood College

DAT TRAN (MFTG/MNWR) LA B.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design Related industry experience: Co-Owner, Designer, Lua Company; Design Director, Merchandiser, BJD, Inc; Senior Woven Designer for Menswear, Calvin Klein; Designer, Geoffrey Beene Menswear

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 (BUMT/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, INNOVE; Associate Professor, EAFIT University

MELISSA TRIBER (MPDV) LA B.S., Central Washington University A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 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 Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles 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

CARLOS VAZQUEZ (DESN) LA B.S., Woodbury University Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Mona Lisa; Designer, Alex Colman Sportswear, Saint Germain Sportswear, David Brown Robes & Loungewear, Lucie Ann Intimate Apparel, Davina; Merchandiser, Mr. Alex

ASHLEY VILGIATE (COSM) LA B.A., 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

ROBIN WAGNER (KNTD/MPDV/TEXT) LA B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGILA) Related industry experience: Product Development Consultant, Public School NYC, Pia Myrvold, Paris; Owner/Creative Director, Suicide King; Freelance Design and Sourcing Consultant, Robin Wagner Design; Product Development and Sourcing Consultant, Kevan Hall, Windsor Stores, Three Dots, GUESS?, Inc., Design Merchants, Henry Jacobson, Grassroots; New York-based Design Director; Vice President of Design/ Design Director, Aire Clothing; Design Director/Merchandiser, Jennifer Reed Inc.; Design Consultant, Feel the Piece, DaNang; Consultant/Guest Speaker, United Nations International Trade Commission

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

JORG WALLRABE (GRPH) LA B.A., Parsons School of Design Related industry experience: Owner, President, BrandingIron Worldwide Inc.; Director of Accounts, Art Director, Publicist, Paul Wilmot Communications Experience

DEBRA WEAVER (MPDV) LA A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Related industry experience: 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 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 (GRPH/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

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

JOAN 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

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS (BUMT/GNST/MRCH) OC/SD B.S., San Diego State University Related industry experience: 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

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

MICHELLE WILSON (DESN) LA University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Santa Barbara Related industry experience: Buyer, Entertainment Production, Universal Studios Hollywood; Assistant Manager for Galleria, Buyer/Designer for Bookstore, Museum of Tolerance; Wardrobe Supervisor; Costume Designer

YACHIYO YOULIN (INTD/VCOM) LA/OC A.A., Otsuka Textile Design Institute A.A., Brooks College Related industry experience: Senior Designer; Design Consultant; Assistant Project Designer, Intradesign; Design Director, YSC America; Owner, YS Youlin Design; Instructor, Brooks College

DEBORAH E. YOUNG (GNST/IMPD/MNWR/MPDV/TSCI) LA M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach Related industry experience: 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

SHERI ZARCHY (COSM) LA B.S., Rutgers University Related industry experience: Manager QC/QA and Analytical Perfumer, Fragrance West; R & D Analytical Scientist II, Takasago International Corporation; R & D Research Scientist, IFF; Microscopy Technician, Union Camp Corp.

KRISTEN ZIMMER (COSM/GRPH) LA B.A., Arizona State University Related industry experience: Vice President Licensed Brands, Recycled Karma Brands, LLC; Retail Licensing Manager, Sega of America