Faculty List

Part-time Faculty

Michael Adamczyk (GRPH)

B. A., Almeda University, Boise, Idaho

Paige Adamczyk (DIGI)

B.A., Florida State University

Related industry experience: Coordinator, NBC Entertainment; Consultant, Pacific Digital Dreams; LeBrock Film Ventures Inc., L & M Digital; Production Coordinator, ASAP Production Support Inc., Coordinator, Women in Film; Producer, Comcast

Gray Adams (INTD)

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

Bishara Akleh (DESN)

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

Related industry experience: Director of Design, Jordan Sportswear; Owner/Designer, Ragstarr Sourcing

David Alexander (GNST)

B.A., Loyola University of Chicago

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

Simone Alexander (DESN)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Tech

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

Sheri Allen (BUMT)

B.S., Oklahoma City University

M.B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst

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

Gary Anderson (BUMT)

B.S., Miami University

Me.D., Bowling Green State University

Ph.D., Bowling Green State University

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

Thurlene Anderson (GNST)

A.A., Los Angeles Harbor College

B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Related industry experience: Public Speaker, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Nicole Antebi (GNST/INTD/VCOM)

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

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

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

Alan Armstrong (DESN)

Coordinator, Theater Costume, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles

B.F.A., University of Miami

M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer

Jemi Armstrong (DESN)

Related industry experience: Author/Illustrator, Fairchild Publications Inc.; Professor, AIU, Santa Monica City College

Wynn Armstrong (DESN)

B.A., American InterContinental University

M.A., American InterContinental University

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

Part-time Faculty

Artur Babayan (GRPH)

B.A., Art Center College of Design

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

Aimée Bakhshandehpour (MRCH)

B.A., University of Michigan

Related industry experience: Editorial Ambassador, ITEM Magazine; Senior Buyer, BCBG Max Azria Group; Associate Buyer, Bloomingdales

Jenny Baranick (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.A., University of Sydney

André Barnwell (COSM/MMKT)

B.B.A., Howard University

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

Heather Bath (COSM)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Lesley Bautista (MRCH)

B.S., Purdue University

Related industry experience: Senior Assistant Buyer, Ross Stores; Planner, Guess?, Inc.

Frederick Bee (MMKT)

B.A., Brasenose College, Oxford University

M.A., Brasenose College, Oxford University

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

Cheryl Bensmiller (GNST)

B.S., Georgetown University

M.A., California State University, Northridge

Jane Bersin (MMKT)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

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

Bruce Berton (BUMT/IMPD/MFTG)

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

Patricia Billing (DESN)

A.A., Palomar College

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

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

Anna Lee Binder (GNST/MMKT)

B.A., California State University San Jose

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Textile and Costume Curator

Will Binder (GNST/GRPH)

A.A., Saddleback Valley Jr. College

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Darlene Blanchard-Tuzet (VCOM)

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

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

Calvin Bonds (GNST)

B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College

Related industry experience: Professor, James Monroe High School, North Hollywood High School, Volunteers of America Upward Bard, College & Career Planning

Laura Bonsall (DESN/MFTG)

B.A., Purdue University

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

Lynn Borne (MFTG)

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

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Carol Bowdoin-Gil (GNST)

B.A., Pitzer College

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Lecturer, California State University, Long Beach; Adjunct Faculty, Chaffey College; Freelance Design & Restoration; Curator, Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art

Neil Brown (INTD)

B.A., Woodbury University

Related industry experience: President/Owner, Synthesis Design Group, Inc.

Elizabeth Bryer (GNST)

B.A., Barnard College

M.A., St. John’s College

M.F.A., University of Arkansas

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

Part-time Faculty

John Cameron (GNST/MRCH)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.B.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Manager of Information Technology, Arco

Cindy Campbell (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

M.A., California State University, Northridge

Lorie Canchola (VCOM)

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

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

Carin Capolongo (GNST)

A.A., American College in London

B.S., University of San Francisco

M.F.A., Mills College

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

Monica Carbajal (BUMT)

B.A., Western New Mexico University

M.A., California School of Professional Psychology

Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology

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

Jennifer Carr (GNST)

M.F.A., Chapman University

Paula Castleberry (INTD/VCOM)

Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles

B.F.A., University of Florida

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

Valentina Castellani-Staedler DESN)

Related industry experience: Designer, Tierry Mugler, Kenz, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ruffo, Prada, Guess, Rock and Republic, Vivienne Westwood

Jerome Chang (INTD)

B.S., Cornell University

M.A., Cornell University

M. Arch., Harvard University

Related industry experience: Designer, SF Jones Architects, Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, Arquitectonica, Kajima Int’l; Architect, Clive Wilkinson Architects

Karen Chao (MPDV)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Tech

B.A., California State University Los Angeles

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

Jennifer Chapman (DESN/MFTG)

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

B.S., Woodbury University

M.B.A., Woodbury University

M.F.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Freelance Costumer Designer, Film & TV

Jan Chayo (GNST/MPDV/MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

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

David Chierichetti (DESN)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer, Author

Barbara Clare (INTD)

A.A., Santa Monica College

B.A., University of Colorado

Related industry experience: Principal, Chroma 7, Homeworks

Dale Anne Clark (COSM)

B.S., Fairleigh Dickson University

Related industry experience:Vice President Sales/General Manager, Berje'/TFF/FC; Director, Creative Marketing, Revlon; Evaluation/Product Development, Avon

John Clifford (GRPH)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

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

Andrea Cohen (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

M.A., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Instructor, John Marshall High School

Ilyse Cohen (MRCH)

Certificate, University of Arizona

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

Nancy Cohen (GNST)

B.A., Yale University

M.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Bruce Cohn (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.A., University of California, Berkeley

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

Robert C. Coleman (MMKT)

B.S., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Project Manager, IBM; Business Technology Teacher, Pasadena Unified School District

Mark Colonomos (MFTG)

B.F.A., New York University

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

Hillary Commins (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.F.A., University of Florida

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

Elna Cooke (DESN)

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

B.A., California State University, Sonoma

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

Javier Cordon (GNST)

A.A., Los Angeles City College

B.A., California State University, Los Angeles

M.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Greta E. Couper (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.B.A., Pepperdine University

Ph.D., North Central University

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

Jo Covey (TEXT)

A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.A., Dartmouth College

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

Cathy Crair (BUMT/GNST)

B.S., California State University, Hayward

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

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

Andrea Cutlip (GNST)

B.A., Roanoke College

M.A., University of North Carolina

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

Ruth Daughters (DESN)

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

Farrah Debus (COSM/VCOM)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

Joanna Dendel (DESN)

Diploma, Tobe Coburn School

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

Kathleen Dohrmann (INTD)

B.A., Otis College of Art & Design

Victoria Dominguez (GNST/MMKT)

B.A., University of Southern California

M.S., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Senior Programmer/Analyst, The Capital Group

Sue Ann Dorman (JDSN)

B.S., University of Wisconsin

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Owner, Sue Ann Dorman

Finna Drebskaya (DESN/MFTG)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

B.A., Kiev Technological Institute of Light Industry

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

Randy Dunbar (GRPH)

A.A., Los Angeles Community College

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

Nancy Duncan (GNST)

B.S., University of Wisconsin

Related industry experience: Sales Manager, Rampage; Designer, e.d.lee; Merchandiser, XOXO, Paris Blues, Inc; Director of Sales, Intimates, Teen Coconut Grove & CC Girl

Cassandra Durant-Hamm (GNST)

Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College

B.A., Fordham University

Part-time Faculty

Rebecca Eliason (MPDV)

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

B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Design

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

Melina Ell (INTD)

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

Member:  American Society of Interior Design

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

Stephen Esbin (BUMT)

B.A., University of Buffalo

M.A., University of Iowa

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

Sheila Espy (MPDV/MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Disneyland Resort, Buyer, Robinsons-May; Buyer, The Broadway; Buyer, Bullocks

Nancy M. Evleth (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara

M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Teaching Credential, California State University, Fullerton 

M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

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

Part-time Faculty

Christopher Fallis (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Sacramento

Frances Farmer (MPDV)

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

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

Patricia Feely (INTD)

B.A., San Jose State University

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

Nina Feldenheimer (MRCH)

M.A., Perm State University

M.B.A., San Francisco State University

Stacey Fernandez (COSM)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

Related industry experience: Account Executive, Western Flavors & Fragrance; Private Label Sales Manager, Jason Natural Products; Spa Sales Manager, Essential Elements

David Foat (GNST)

B.A., Woodbury University

William M. Fogg (GRPH/VCOM)

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

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

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

April Friges (VCOM)

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

Part-time Faculty

Aimee Gallo (MRCH)

Related industry experience: Buyer, Babystyle, Pacific Sunwear; Associate Buyer, American Eagles Outfitters; Area Sales Manager, Kaufmann’s Department Store

Gregg Garcia (MRCH)

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

B.A., Golden Gate University

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

Yves Ghiai-Chamlou (DESN/INTD)

B.A., Pratt Institute

Member: American Institute of Architects

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

Paul Girard (DESN)

B.A., San Francisco State University

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

Gabriele Goldaper (DESN/MFTG)

B.A., University of Cincinnati

M.A., University of Cincinnati

Related industry experience: TSL Design Group

Robert Goldstone (GNST/MPDV/MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

Andrae Gonzalo (DESN)

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

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

Cynthia Gotts (DESN)

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

Related industry experience: Patternmaker, Catalina Sportswear; Pattern Room Manager, C & C Traders; Owner Cindup Pattern, Grade & Mark Service

Peter Gravener (VCOM)

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

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

Erik Greenberg (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

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

Malcolm Gullish (MFTG)

B.A., City College of New York

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

Part-time Faculty

Sharlene Habermeyer (COSM)

B.F.A., Utah State University

M.A., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: Director of Sales, 302 Skincare

Mary Hakes (GNST/MMKT)

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

Related industry experience: Manager, Pointe Hilton Gift Shop

Rachel Halliburton (VCOM)

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Related industry experience: Event Marketing and Public Relations Specialist, Macy's West

Allison Hammond (GNST)

E.B.S., University of Iowa

Linda Keir Handman (INTD/VCOM)

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

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

Felena Hanson (BUAD/MMKT)

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

B.A., University of San Diego

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

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

Patrick Harper (GNST/INTD)

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

Rachel Harris (GNST)

B.A., Lewis & Clark College

M.A., New York University

Related industry experience: Museum Registrar, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum

Randall Hatch (INTD)

A.A., Pratt Institute

B.S., University of Utah

Julie Heinze (GRPH)

B.F.A., University of Arizona

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

Sudheer Helekar (GNST)

B.S., University of Poona, India

M.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts

Kim Helgeson (MMKT)

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

A.A., College of the Redwoods

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

Richard Herb (INTD)

B.A., St. Joseph’s College

M.B.A., De Paul University

Related industry experience: Owner, Richard W. Herb Interiors

Doug Hinrichs (INTD)

B.F.A., Northern Illinois University

M.A., University of Illinois, Chicago

Elyse Hochstadt (GRPH/VCOM)

B.A., San Jose State University

M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute

Harlan Hoffman (GNST/INTD)

B.A., Brooklyn College

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer,  HGHLoft22, HGH Design Group; Freelance Artist, Textiles and Wallcoverings

Louella Hundt (MFTG/MMKT)

Related industry experience: Senior Consultant, Forever 21; Owner/President, L.S. Hundt Retail Stores; Vice President, Merchandise Manager, A Pea in the Pod; Divisional Vice President, Merchandise Manager, The Broadway

Victoria Hunter (MPDV)

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

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

Keren Husravi (INTD)

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

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

Related industry experience: Intermediate Interior Designer

Part-time Faculty

Kathleen Jaben (GNST/MMKT)

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.A., Marywood College

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

JoAnn Jack (MMKT/MRCH)

B.S., University of Redlands

Certificate, University of California, Irvine

Certificate, University of California, Fullerton

Related industry experience:Merchandising Manager; Del Mar Golf Club, Director of retail Operations; KSL Resorts

Morrison Jackson (DESN)

B.A., Stephens College

B.F.A., Stephens College

M.F.A., University of Southern California

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

Carin Jacobs (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Sharon Elizabeth Jaffe (DESN)

B.F.A., Parsons School of Design

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

Sarah Jaffray (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Boris James-Davison (MRCH/VCOM)

B.A., California Institute of the Arts

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

Lori Janssen (DESN)

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

Related industry experience: Couture Patternmaker; Assistant Designer; Freelance Patternmaker

Victoria Jefferson (MPDV)

A.A., Brooks College

B.S., West Coast University

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

Artlyn Johnson (INTD/VCOM)

B.A., Tuskegee University

Member: Organization of Black Designers

Related industry experience: Visual Artist; Illustrator; Owner, Mahnika Designs

Kathleen Joynes (DESN/GRPH)

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

B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Related industry experience: Graphic Designer, Apple Corporation, Adobe, Starbucks, The Gap Corporation, Levis Strauss & Co, Gymboree

Annette Juilly (DESN)

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.A., Sonoma State University

Kyong Jung (MPDV)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

B.A., Canbourne University, United Kingdom

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

Part-time Faculty

Madlene Kacheryan (DESN)

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

Related industry experience: Knitwear designer, Rio Dela Plata, Courdough Design; Assistant Fashion Designer, Zinko, Newfield & Kaplan

Hagop G. Kaprelian (GNST)

B.S., University of Manchester, England

M.S., University of Manchester, England

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

Satoshi Kawahito (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Related industry experience: Web Designer, Prime Internet; Programmer, JE Pistons

Karla Kehres (BUAD/MMKT)

B.A., Loyola Marymount

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

Patrick Kehres (BUMT)

B.S., University of Phoenix

M.B.S., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: First Vice President, Countrywide financial Corp.; Vice President, Citigroup

Christian Kienapfel (INTD)

M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute

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

Joe Knoernschild (MFTG)

B.A., University of California, Irvine

Related industry experience: Founding Partner, Billabong USA, Hurley International

Kristen Koblik (GNST)

B.A., Stanford University

M.A., San Francisco State University

Regina Korossy (BUMT)

M.B.A., Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: Senior Vice President, Operations, Century Housing

Jane Krell (INTD/VCOM)

B.A., Polytechnic of North London

Member: Institute of British Interior Designers & Decorators

Related industry experience: Owner, Jane Krell Interior Design

Roy Kunkle (MRCH/VCOM)

A.A., Art Institute of Pittsburgh

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

Part-time Faculty

Harold E. Lea (MMKT)

B.S., California State University, Hayward

M.A., Asusa Pacific University

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

Wanda Leavey (DESN)

Certificate, Mt. View Theatre School, London, England

A.A., Santa Monica College

Related industry experience: Freelance Wardrobe Supervisor, Film & TV

Celeste Lee (MRCH)

B.S. Oklahoma State University

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

Teresa Lehane (DESN/GNST/VCOM)

B.A., San Francisco State University

B.A., Academy of Art University

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Lehane Designs

Caryn Louise Leschen (DESN/GNST/VCOM)

Certificate, Queens College

B.F.A., California College of Arts & Crafts

Related industry experience:  Creator of cartoon advise column, Ask Aunt Violet; Designer/Illustrator/Copywriter, Aunt Violet Productions

Diane Lewis-Goldstein (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz

B.S., California State University, Northridge

M.S., California State University, Northridge

Related industry experience: Instructor, Los Angeles Mission College, Los Angeles Valley College; Assistant Professor, Glendale Community College, California State University, Northridge

Elin Litzinger (VCOM)

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

Related industry experience: Freelance Fashion Stylist, Clairol, L’oreal, Neutrogena; Staff Stylist, UCA Studios; Window Dresser, Elle Fashion Group

Mark Lodico (GNST/MRCH)

B.A., Fordham University

M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies

Ph.D., The Wright Institute

Julie Lohnes (GNST/VCOM)

B.A., University of California, Davis

Elementary/Secondary Teaching Credential, University of California, Davis

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

Jesse M. Lopez (VCOM)

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

Related industry experience: Visual Manager & Assistant Store Manager, Club Mliaco; Visual Manager, DKNY, GAP; Visual Stylist, Nordstrom

Andrew Lunt (VCOM)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.A., California State University, Long Beach

Related industry experience: Professor, Cabrillo High School; Coordinator Long Beach Unified School District

Greg Lutchko (MMKT)

A.A., Onondaga Community College

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

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

Part-time Faculty

Mollie Madden (GNST/MMKT/VCOM)

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

B.S., University of Delaware

Related industry experience: Retail Coordinator, Puma North America

Ferdos Maleki (DESN)

A.A., Fullerton College

B.A., National University

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

Sheryl Marcus (MPDV/MRCH)

B.S., University of Arizona

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

Jennifer Lynne Matthews (DESN)

A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

A.A., Florida State University

Related industry experience: Owner/Head Designer, Porcelynne Lingerie

Avery Mazor (GRPH/VCOM)

M.F.A., Mills College

Kara McLeod (DESN)

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

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

Kathleen A. Melee (GNST)

B.A., Occidental College

M.A., San Francisco State University

William R. Merryfield (INTD)

B.A., Indiana University

M.A., Virginia Tech

Abigail Mickelthwate (DESN)

B.F.A., Parsons School of Design

Related industry experience: Assistant Designer, Ralph Lauren; Associate Designer, Nautica; Designer, Delia's; Owner/Designer, Vintage Betty

Lucinda Miedema (MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Northridge

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

Jeremy Miller (GNST)

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

B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute

B.F.A., San Francisco State University

M.A., San Francisco State University

Lisa Miller (TEXT)

B.F.A., Central School of Art and Design, London, England

Related industry experience: Designer/Stylist, Rose Tarlow, Inc.; Designer, Three Dot, Inc., Peter Dunham, Inc., Michael Berman Ltd., Suzanne Rheinstein Associates

Alexis Montgomery (DESN)

A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College

A.A., San Joaquin Delta College

Related industry experience: Production Patterns, Blind Date; Product Development, JCPenney, Lane Bryant, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Contempo, Wet Seal, HSN, Rampage/Charlotte Russe; Production Patternmaker, Barbara Barbara, Laura Kidd, Copa Cabana; Owner, Bonita Style by Ofelia

Betty Morales (DESN)

Certificate, California Fashion Institute

Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Liz-Beth Designs

Paul Morse (INTD)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

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

Jerome Moss (MFTG)

B.S., University of Pennsylvania

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

Gustavo Muniz (VCOM)

B.F.A., New Mexico State University

Related industry experience: Marketing Graphic Designer, La Opinion Newspaper

Rob Murchison (GNST)

B.A., California State University, San Jose

M.A., Pepperdine University

Ph.D., University of Southern California

John L. Murphy (GNST)

B.A., Loyola Marymount University

M.A., Claremont University

Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Part-time Faculty

Henry Navarro (GNST)

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

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

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

Ryan Nellis (DIGI/GRPH)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Nolana Nerhan (GNST)

B.A., University of Arizona

M.A., California State University, San Diego

Related industry experience: Instructor, San Diego State University; Art Consultant, Wyland Galleries

Janice C. Neumann (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

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

Vanessa Newsome (DESN)

B.S., Westwood College

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

Susan Nininger (DESN)

B.F.A., University of New Mexico

M.F.A., University of Washington

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer, Film & TV

Deena Novak (MFTG)

Related industry experience: Production Broker; Owner/President, Deena Novak Private Label; Owner/President, American Vintage

Kathryn Novakovic (TEXT)

B.S., Clemson University

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

Part-time Faculty

Jim O’Connor (DESN)

MDES M.A., Royal College of Art, London

Related industry experience: Owner, Poseur Inc.

Jennifer Ogren (VCOM)

B.A., University of California, San Diego

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

Jeffrey Omari (BUMT)

B.A., Morehouse College

J.D., University of Illinois

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

Ryan Ona (MRCH)

Related industry experience: Senior Performance Analyst, BCBG Max Azria, Associate Merchandise Control Analyst & Regional Analyst, Ross Stores

Christopher B. Ossana (GNST/MRCH)

Certificate, San Francisco State University

B.A., California Institute of Integral Studies

Related industry experience: Human Resources, Gap Inc.; Store Manager, Bare Essentials; Manager, Body Shop; Freelance Theatre, Film Critic

Corrie Osuna (DESN/GNST/MPDV)

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

B.A., American Intercontinental University

Related industry experience: Career Advisor, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Technical Designer, Disney Store Inc.; Technical Illustrator, Vogue/Butterick Pattern Company; Instructor, Virginia Marti College of Design; Designer, HGTV

Part-time Faculty

Woody Pak (DIGI)

Related industry experience: President, Chaos Theory Music; Adjunct Professor, American International

Vicky Panossian (BUMT/MMKT/MPDV)

B.S., Woodbury University

M.B.A., Woodbury University

Related industry experience: Strategic Marketing Director, Integral Market Developer; International Sales & Marketing Manager, British Petroleum; Global Strategic Support Manager, International Rectifier

Elaine Pasternack (MMKT/MRCH)

Advisory Board Member, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

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

Nya Patrinos (VCOM)

Related industry experience: Set decorator, Veronica Mars; Production Designer, VH1 – Acceptable TV

Carol Pender-Bower (MTFG)

B.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Buyer, Buffum's Department Store; Product Development Consultant, C.P. Management; CEO/President/Founder, CSCC; Supply Chain Consultant, C.P. Manufacturing Services

Sasha Petrenko (VCOM)

B.A., University of California, Berkeley

M.F.A., Mills College

Judy Aimone Picetti (GNST)

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

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

Olga Poslavskya (DESN)

B.A., Fashion & Clothing Design College

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

Thomas Potwora (GNST)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

M.S., California State University, Long Beach

Part-time Faculty

Lorenz Quinley (INTD)

B.A., University of California, Berkley

M.A., Southern California Institute of Architecture

Related industry experience: Senior Designer, Johnson Fain, Urban Studio

Part-time Faculty

Faria Raji (GRPH)

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

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

Elizabeth Ralston (INTD)

B.A., University of Southern California

M.A., University of Southern California

Related industry experience: Elizabeth Ralston Garden Design

Mima Ransom (MFTG)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

B.A., Damavand College

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

Kevin Reagan (GRPH)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

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

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

Marcia Regina (GNST)

B.A., California State University, San Diego

M.A., California State University, San Diego

Mary Reilly (GNST)

B.F.A., University of Arizona

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

Kelly Richardson (DESN)

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

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

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

Malia Rivera (INTD)

B.A., California State University, Sonoma

M.B.A, Pepperdine University

Related industry experience: Director of Sales & Marketing, Concept Magazine, Sliding Door Co.

Tony Rizkallah (GNST)

B.S., University of Central Florida

M.S., University of Central Florida

Jennifer Robinson (GNST)

A.A., Riverside Community College

B.A., University of California, Riverside

M.S., University of Southern California

Robin Rodeno (MMKT)

B.A., California State University, San Diego

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

Celia Sedwick Rogus (DESN)

B.A., Kenyan College

M.F.A., Southern Methodist University

Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer, Theatre & Film

Ralph Romberg (MMKT)

B.A., University of Chicago

M.A., Columbia University

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

Christie Romero (JDSN)

Certificate, University of California, Berkeley

Certificate, Santiago Canyon College

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

Robert D. Rosenberg (MFTG)

B.S., University of Wisconsin

Joan Rotunno (GNST)

B.A., Mount St. Mary's College

M.S. Ed., Mount St. Mary's College

Kerry Roussellot (INTD/VCOM)

B.S., California Polytechnic University, Pomona

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

Michael Allyn Roy (INTD)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.F.A., University of Southern California

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

Elizabeth Ruch (TEXT)

B.F.A., Parsons School of Design

M.A., University of Louisville

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

Jasmin Rucker (MMKT)

B.S., University of Hawaii at Manoa

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

Alison Rudrud (VCOM)

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

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Lee Rue (VCOM)

B.S., Wuxi University of Industrial Design

M.F.A., Academy of Art College

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

Elizabeth Russell (GNST)

B.A., Biola University

M.A., California State University, San Francisco

Related industry experience: Gallery Registrar, Shoshana Wayne Gallery; Professor, LBUSD

Part-time Faculty

Lynn Salle (TEXT)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Carol E. Sapos (DESN)

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

B.S., Pepperdine University

M.S., Walden University

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

Kenneth Schultz (BUMT)

B.A., Brigham Young University

M.A., University of Chicago

Related industry experience: Senior Managing Consultant, LECG; Senior Manager, KPMG; Manager, Pricewaterhouse Coopers; Assistant Economist, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

David Sherman (INTD/VCOM)

A.A., Art Institute of Atlanta

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Related industry experience: Design Director/Freelance Designer, Arena Exhibits; The Munselle/Brown Partnership, Inc.; California Model and Design, Inc.; Artitectural Models, Inc..

Wendy Shute (BUAD)

B.S., San Jose State University

M.B.A., Pepperdine University

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

Marsha Silberstein (GNST/MRCH)

B.S., University of California, Los Angeles

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

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

Michael Silberstein (GNST)

B.A., Pomona College

M.A., Hastings College of Law

Barry Jo Sims (GNST/IMPD)

B.A., Southern Illinois University

Teaching Certificate, Southern Illinois University

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

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

Helga Sitkin (GNST)

B.A., Flora Stone Mather College

M.A., California State University, Los Angeles

Teaching Credential, California State University, Los Angeles

M.F.C.C. License

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

Bonnie Smith (DESN)

B.F.A., Moore College of Art

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

David Smith (VCOM)

B.A., California State University, Long Beach

M.F.A., Chapman University

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

Anthony Soler (VCOM)

Related industry experience: Professor, Westwood College

Florence (Joy) Somerville (MPDV)

Certificate, Cerritos College

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

Karen Soto-White (INTD)

A.A., Mount San Antonio

B.F.A., American Intercontinental University

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

Susan Nelson Spencer (MPDV/MRCH)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

M.P.A., California State University, Chico

Related industry experience: Retail Marketing Representative, London Fog Industries; Assistant Buyer, Macy's West/Federated Department Stores; Regional Retail Coordinator, Gruppo GFT/Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni; Trend Manager, Spiegel Catalog

Joy Sprink (MMKT)

Certificate, Pasadena City College

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

B.S., California State University, San Diego

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

Nicholas Squires (GNST)

B.S., University of California, Davis

Karen Stein (MFTG/MPDV)

B.A., Farleigh Dickinson University

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

Richard Stein (BUAD)

B.S., University of Maryland

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

Susan Stein (GNST/MRCH)

B.A., Temple University

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

Nancy Steinman (GRPH)

Related industry experience: Production Designer, The CWTV Network; Freelance Art Director/Designer; Senior Art Director, Asher & Partners

M.E. Ster (MFTG)

B.A., Florida State University

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

Julie Stonehouse (DESN)

B.S., University of California, Davis

Related industry experience: Owner, Stonehouse Design Company

Miranda Stratford (MMKT/MPDV/MRCH)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Related industry experience: Assistant Buyer, Robinson's May; e-Commerce Merchandise Coordinator, Pacific Sunwear; Associate Buyer, Pacific Sunwear; Owner, Miranda Shanti Décor

Meredith Strauss (GNST)

B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute

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

Related industry experience: Instructor, Woodbury University

Lynn Strobel (DESN/MFTG)

A.A., Orange Coast College

Related industry experience: Designer & Patternmaker

Barbara Sultan (DESN/MFTG/MPDV)

Related industry experience: Owner/Fashion Update, Da-Max.com

Anahid Sultanian (DESN)

A.A., Pasadena City College

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

Related industry experience: Co-Owner/Designer, Oharana Originals, Freelance Designer, Korean/Chinese Company; Designer, Georgee Originals, Manning Silver

Erika Szostak (GNST)

B.A., Indiana University

M.A., Loyola Marymount University

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

Part-time Faculty

Mark D. Talgo (INTD)

A.A., Brooks College

A.A., San Bernadino City College

Related industry experience: Owner, Mark D. Talgo Design

Massoud Tamjidi (BUMT)

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

M.B.A., Tehran University

Debora Taylor-Dancler (DESN)

B.F.A., Marygrove College

Jennifer Temple (GNST)

B.A., University of Washington

B.S., University of Washington

M.S., University of Michigan

Neil Thompson (GNST)

B.S., Iowa State University

Related industry experience: Lecturer, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Northwestern University

Cameron Tiede (GRPH)

B.F.A., Art Center of Design

Related industry experience: Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator, Mattel, Warner Bros., Disney and Nickelodeon

Kimberly Tobman (VCOM)

B.A., University of Southern California

Peter Treadway (MFTG)

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

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

Jerri Tubbs (GNST)

B.A., San Jose State University

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

Related industry experience: Acting Instructor, New York Film Academy

Linda Tucker (MFTG)

B.F.A., Stephens College

M.S., California State University San Diego

Mychelle Turner (MMKT)

B.A., Southern California College

M.A., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Product Manager, Levis Strauss & Company

Rosemary Tyrrell (GNST)

B.A., Youngstown State University

M.A., University of Kansas

Related industry experience: Owner, Icarus Puppet Company

Part-time Faculty

Kristina Unutoa (BUMT)

A.A.S., El Camino College

B.S., University of LaVerne

M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Related industry experience: Associate Dean of Finance, St. Francis Career College; Chief Financial Officer, Razzmatazz Fun Center; Senior Financial Accountant, Century Housing Corporation; Instructor, American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles College International

John Urquiza (GRPH)

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

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

Part-time Faculty

Nick Verreos (DESN/MFTG/MPDV)

A.A., Canada College

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

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Dayna Verrillo (MMKT)

B.S., Montana State

Related industry experience: Account Coordinator, Calvin Klein Cosmetics; Trainer, Purebeauty; Entrepreneur/Consultant, Compelling Creations; Sr. Brand Manager, One World Live

Part-time Faculty

Robin Wagner (MPDV/TEXT)

B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

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

T. J. Walker (MFTG)

B.A., Delta State University

M.F.A., Louisiana Tech. University

Related industry experience: Product Development Consultant, D & T Design Consulting; Vice President, Product Development & Design, Modish Nation Design Studio, Cross Colours/KarlKani

Louise Wallace (MMKT/MPDV)

Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College

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

Meredity Webb (GNST)

B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz

M.A., University of Oregon

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

Ilana Weiner (COSM)

B.A., Stanford University

Related industry experience: Research Manager, Wella Corporation, LRW; Research Analyst, Vivendi Universal Games, Universal Studios

Michele Weisbart (MPDV/VCOM)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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

Related industry experience: Freelance Web and Multimedia Designer, Michele Designs.com; Freelance Graphic Design and Flash Specialist; Art Director

Lindie Wilhelm (DESN)

A.A., Parsons School of Design

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

John Willett (GNST)

B.A., San Francisco State University

M.A., San Francisco State University

Lauren Winstead (GNST)

B.S., James Madison University

Related industry experience: Custom Database Designer/Consultant

Jim Wojtowicz (GRPH)

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

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

Jill Wolcott (DESN/GNST/MPDV)

B.S., Western Washington University

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

Ty Wynn (INTD)

A.A., Columbia Junior College

Part-time Faculty

Jackline Yelda (MVPD)

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

B.A., San Francisco State University

M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Yachiyo Youlin (INTD)

A.A., Ohtsuka Gakuin

A.A., Brooks College

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

Renee Battoclette Young (MPDV)

B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

Related industry experience: Head Designer, Lady’s Depot; Owner/Designer, Renee Jon Designs Bridal & Formal; Technical Designer, Stani Corporation; Patternmaker/Assistant Designer, Brand Lab

Hellen Yuan-Edralin (MFTG)

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

Related industry experience: Senior Designer, Loudermilk Inc.; Associate Designer, Rozae Nichols; Design Manager, BCBG; Import Coordinator, BCBG

Part-time Faculty

Susan Zarate (DESN)

B.A., California State University, Fullerton

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

Karl Zurfluh (GRPH)

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

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

M.F.A., School of Visual Arts

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