Faculty List
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Full-time Faculty
Joseph Addotta (GNST/VCOM)
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Artist; Designer
Jonathan Ahearn (GNST)
B.A., Brown University
M.F.A., Claremont Graduate School
Related industry experience: Conceptual Artist, Entrepreneur, Garden Designer
Anne-Marie Allen (DESN/MFTG/MPDV)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Designer, Red Allen Designs; Designer/Merchandiser, Corey of California; Designer, Jerell of Texas; Costume Designer, New York Company, Joyce Theatre, New York; Costume Designer, LAMAMA etc., New York; Product Development, Linda Gray of Models, Inc.; Costume Design, Peoples Lives Theatre Company; Costume Designer, Culver City Public Theatre, Edgemar Center for the Arts; Costume Designer, Santa Monica
Benedict Amendolara (GNST)
A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology
Related industry experience: Lace Manufacturing; Patternmaker, Parachute Clothing Company
Jan Ardell (DESN/MPDV)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
B.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Patternmaker/ Production Coordinator, Breath by Donna M.; Patternmaker/Designer, Edwin Jeans; Owner/Design Consultant, NOW Design Studio
Part-time Faculty
Paige Adamczyk (GRPH)
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
Gray Adams (INTD)
Related industry experience: Owner, Gray Adams Interiors
David Aimerito (VCOM)
Certificate, California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience: Freelance Illustrator; Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Web Animator
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)
Related industry experience: President/CEO, Tiffin International Riggin; Instructor, Bowling Green State University, College of Business
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
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Full-time Faculty
Pamela M. Banks (DESN)
B.A., University of Cincinnati
Related industry experience: Designer/Patternmaker, Miss Elliette, Inc.; Designer/Patternmaker, Chez California, Inc.; Instructor, Otis College of Art & Design
Spencer Beglarian (BUMT/GNST)
B.F.A., University of Southern California
M.F.A., Yale University
Related industry experience: Instructor, University of Southern California, School of Business
Misha Behbehani (BUAD/GNST/MRCH/MPDV)
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience: Buyer, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Store Manager, Nordstrom
Dana Belshe (DESN/MFTG)
Certificate, Los Angeles City College
A.A., Orange Coast College
Related industry experience: Owner, Dana Belshe Digital Pattern Service & Belshe Lifeguard Gear; Head Designer/Merchandiser, AKA Joe; Production Patternmaker, Gotcha
Michael Ben-Levi (GNST)
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Anne Bennion (TEXT)
Chairperson, Textile Design, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.F.A., Utah State University
M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Art Director, Studio Cl, Fashion Initiatives, CLCFI (Carole Little); Freelance Artist; Visiting Professor, Xian Normal University
Robert Blackshear (DESN/MFTG)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Owner, Blackshear Grading Marking Service; Technology Trainer, Gerber Technology, Inc.
Lorilyn Bleckmann (GNST/MRCH/MPDV)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Freelance Makeup Artist; Sales Representative, Pacific Medical Services, Nancy Johnson, Inc.; Showroom Sales Representative, Jessica McClintock
Tanya Buzalsky (MRCH)
Certificate, Bismarck State College
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Clinique & Estee Lauder Cosmetics, Nordstroms; Lingerie Manager, Nordstrom; Advertising Promotions, Detour Magazine; Fashion Show Coordinator, Fashion Focus
Part-time Faculty
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.
Phil Bates (GRPH/VCOM)
Related industry experience: Senior Art Director, Warner Bros., Miramax Films
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
Spencer Beglarian (GNST)
B.F.A., University of Southern California
M.F.A., Yale School of Drama
Related industry experience: Instructor, University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, MBA Program
Cheryl BensmillerGNST
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., San Jose State University
M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience: Textile and Costume Curator
Diana Bohan (VCOM)
B.A., University of Southern California
Related industry experience: Event Planner and Principal, Pure Bliss LA
Laura Bonsall (DESN/MFTG)
B.A., Purdue University
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Lynn Borne (BUMT/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
Lisa Braca-Vigo (BUAD/MMKT)
Career Advisor, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
M.A., California State University, Sacramento
Related industry experience: Merchandise Coordinator, Polo Ralph Lauren; Store Manager, Bebe Stores; Merchandise Coordinator, Calvin Klein
Gail Brooks (VCOM)
Related industry experience: Entertainment Coordinator, Advanced Visual CommunicationsThe Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Director of Training, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles; Career Center Advisor, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Scott Brown (GRPH)
B.S., Art Center College
Related industry experience: User Interface Architect, Digital Evolution; Web Designer, DNA; Online Art Director, Rampt
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
Stacy Bush (GNST)
A.A., Rancho Santiago Community College
B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.A., Claremont Graduate University
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Full-time Faculty
Tracy Campbell (DESN)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: CAD Systems Specialist, Gerber Technology; Consultant/Apparel Industry Specialist, SCS Technology; Pre production Director, Knucklehead, Inc.; Senior Product Technician, Gap Inc.
Dale Carlton (GNST/INTD/VCOM)
Diploma, Rudolph Schaeffer School of Design American Society of Interior Designers
Related industry experience: Artist
Kyle Chan (DESN/GRPH/VCOM)
B.F.A., Louise Salinger Academy of Fashion
Related industry experience: Independent Fashion Designer; Graphic Designer; Project Manager
Richard Chollar (BUAD/BUMT)
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., University of Southern California
Related industry experience: Vice President/Manager of Computer Systems Support, Bank of America; Manager of Telecommunications & Computer Systems, Monex International
James Darren Clay (DESN/MFTG)
A.A, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
A.A., Advanced Study, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Member: Fashion Group Int'l, Motion Picture Costumers Union (Local 705)
Related industry experience: Author, Fabric Swatch Kit; Fashion Industry Consultant; Owner, Specialized Los Angeles; Costume Tailor, Rambling Rose, Austin Powers II, Final Analysis, Designing Women, Delta
Jeanne Scott Colliau (BUAD/MMKT)
Assistant Chairperson, Merchandise Marketing, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.S., University of Utah
Related industry experience: Merchandise Manager, Dooney & Bourke; Merchandise Manager, Store Manager, Nordstrom; Marketing Director, Crossroads Plaza
Margaret Cortez (DESN)
A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience: Designer, Costumer, Patternmaker, Women's & Children's Wear
Irene Cotter (COSM/MMKT)
Assistant Chairperson, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.A., Mercy College
Related industry experience: Executive Director, Forever Spring Skin Care; Senior Vice President, Fred Hayman, Beverly Hills; Senior Director, Max Factor & Parfums International
Gail Cottingham (GNST)
B.F.A., Ohio State University
Related industry experience: Graphic Designer, May Company; Art Director, Bullock's
Ron Coury (VCOM)
B.A., University of Notre Dame
Advisory Board: PAVE
Related industry experience: Corporate Director of Visual Presentation, Buffum's; Residential & Commercial Interior Designer; Exhibit Coordinator for LA County Fair; Exhibit designer, Italy
Nancy Bane Cresta (GNST/MMKT/VCOM)
Visual Communications Coordinator, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
B.A., San Jose State University
Related industry experience: Designer & Installer, San Francisco International Gift Fair; Visual Display Manager, Mervyn's; Visual Merchandising Manager, Macy's; Ceramicist; Painter; Owner, Bane Cresta Studio; Window Designer, Gucci; Architectural Ceramicist
Diane Cuyler (INTD)
Interior Design Coordinator, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
A.A., Brooks College
NCIDQ-Certified
American Society of Interior Designers
Related industry experience: Interior Designer Residential/Commercial; Design Director, Lusk Interiors
Michele Czernik (GNST)
Department Advisor, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S., Northern Illinois University
M.A., Northern Illinois University
Related industry experience: Buyer/Product Developer, The Museum Shop-The Art Institute of Chicago; Instructor, Saint Xavier University, Kishwaukee Community College, Northern Illinois University
Part-time Faculty
Susan Callahan (GRPH)
B.A., Art Center College of Design
Related industry experience: Owner, Callahan Graphic Design; Design Manager, The Disney Store; Design Manager, Disney Consumer Products
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
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, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Organizational Psychologist, North Star Dimension, Inc.; Vice President of Training, Newleaf Training & Development; Adjunct Faculty, National University
Paula Castleberry (VCOM)
Certificate Program, University of California, Los Angeles
B.F.A., University of Florida
Related industry experience: Art Director, L3i Interface Technologies; Freelance Graphic Designer, Alive Graphic
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
Jennifer Chapman (DESN)
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/MRCH/MPDV)
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
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
Melinda Combs (GNST)
B.A., University of San Francisco
M.A., Chapman University
M.F.A., Chapman University
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., Sonoma State University
Related industry experience: Designer/Owner, Elna Design; Freelance Designer, Randall Christensen; Trend/Color Consultant, Mona Lisa Casual; Assistant Designer, Stamp
Sylvia Cooper (DESN)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Owner & Designer, Break-A-Leg
Javier Cordon (GNST)
A.A., Los Angeles City College
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
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
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Full-time Faculty
Edward Dahl (GRPH/VCOM)
Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, After Science; Designer & Installer, ECI Holiday Works; Visual Merchandise Manager, Emporium
Deanna De Mayo (GNST)
B.F.A., University of Southern California
M.F.A., University of Arizona
Related industry experience: Consultant, Getty Conservation Institute
Barbara De Natale (GNST/MRCH/VCOM)
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience: Freelance Writer; Senior Editor, Apparel News Group; Script Writer, The Fashion Channel; Stylist, Macy's; Lecturer
Moira Doyle (DESN/MFTG)
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
Part-time Faculty
Ruth Daughters (DESN)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Nick R. Day (INTD)
B.S., St. Thomas University
M.A., Columbia University
Related industry experience: Senior Project Manager, Concepts 4, Inc.; Project Architect, Princess Cruises, Inc.; Sr. Project Architect, TSL Merchant Association
Farrah Debus (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
Juan Diaz (DESN)
B.F.A., Pratt Institute
Related industry experience: Freelance Fashion Illustrator, Storyboard Artist, Art Director
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
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
Denise Dugally (VCOM)
Related industry experience: Production Designer, Film and TV, Brothers & Sisters, Without a Trace, Arrested Development, Numbers, Greener Mountains, America's Sweetheart, NYPD Blue, Felicity, Hot Ticket; Kill Your Darlings, Commercials and Music Videos
Nancy Duncan (GNST/MFTG)
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
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Full-time Faculty
Mona L. Eisman (BUAD/MMKT/MPDV)
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, GirlStar, Joico Laboratories International, Harley Davidson, Obagi Medical Products; Strategic Marketing & Business Consultant; Lecturer, Educational Conferences
Part-time Faculty
Rebecca Eliason (MPDV)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
B.A., The Fashion Institute of Technology
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
Sheila Espy (MPDV/MRCH)
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Nancy M. Evleth (GNST)
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
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
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Full-time Faculty
Curtis Fallgren (BUAD/GNST)
B.A., Portland State University
M.A., Portland State University
Related industry experience: Assistant Editor, Writer, Pasadena Weekly
Amanda Ferguson (GNST)
B.A., Macalester College
Related industry experience: Freelance Writer/Editor; Director, R3D, Innovative Body Science
Dawn Marie Forsyth (DESN)
Chairperson, Fashion Design; The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.F.A., Otis-Parsons Art Institute
Related industry experience: BART Uniform Consultant; Fashion Designer; Assistant Designer, BIS, ILLI Apparel
Ronald Flug (GNST)
M.S., University of Siegen, Germany
Part-time Faculty
Christopher Fallis (GNST)
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
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
Stephanie Fournier (BUAD)
A.A., Orange Coast College
B.S., University of La Verne
B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Sandra Freese (MMKT)
M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Human Resource Manager, Neiman Marcus, Bullock's; Department Manager, Buyer, Neiman Marcus; Designer, Campus Casuals; Fashion Design Department Head, Northern Texas University
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Full-time Faculty
Ray Garcia (MRCH/VCOM)
Director, Career Center, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
Related industry experience: Director of Visual Merchandising & Packaging, Mervyn's; Director of Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Liz Claiborne
Alex Gardos (GRPH)
B.A., San Francisco State University
Related industry experience: Creative Director, Enter Media, Organic Rhythm Experience (ORE), RhythmPharm; Freelance Creative Art Director; Senior Graphic Designer; Visual Communications Consultant
Susan Geluz (DESN/GNST/GRPH)
B.A., Academy of Art University
Related industry experience: Artist; Decorative Painter
Eva Gilbert (MPDV)
Director, Merchandise Product Development, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.A., University of Missouri
Related industry experience: Divisional Merchandise Manager, Macy's, U.S. Shoe Corporation, The Limited, Anchor Blue, Walt Disney Company
Jim Glenny (BUMT)
Director, Library, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.S., University of Idaho
M.S., University of Southern California
Ph.D., Kensington University
Related industry experience: Director, Personnel Administration, The Broadway; Director, Employee Benefits, Carter Hawley Hale, Inc.; Vice President, Personnel, Frederick's of Hollywood
Alan Goodson (GNST)
B.F.A., U.S. International University, San Diego
Related industry experience: Actor, Playwright, Lyricist
Mel Grayson (DESN/MFTG)
Certificate, Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience: Wardrobe Director, Nicole Murphy Industries; Freelance Fashion Stylist/Designer; Designer/Decorator, Bedfellows; Visual Merchandiser, Emphasis; Visual Merchandiser, 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
Barbara Gutenberg (DESN)
Certificate, Chouinard Art Institute
A.A., Pasadena City College
Costume Council, LACMA
Member: The Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc.
Related industry experience: President/Designer, BG Studio
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
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
Rae Grant (GNST)
B.A., University of Southern California
M.A., University of Southern California
Related industry experience: Assistant Professor, Los Angeles Community College District; Instructor, Riverside Community College
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.
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Full-time Faculty
Kent Hammond (GNST)
B.F.A., University of Iowa
M.F.A., Claremont Graduate University
Laine Harrington (GNST)
Instructional Specialist, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
B.A., Whittier College
M.A., Pacific School of Religion
Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union
Related industry experience: Fine Artist, Painter; Philosopher; Rhetorician; Art Historian
Douglas J. Haverty (GRPH)
B.A., University of the Pacific
Related industry experience: Vice President of Creative Services, Scotti Bros. Records, Street Life Records, All-American Communications; National Sales & Marketing Director, PolyGram Records; International Publicity and Merchandising Director, A & M Records; Author, Flavia & The Dream Maker (A Musical), Ukulele: A Visual History
Elisabeth Hinckley (GNST/MMKT/MPDV)
B.A., New York University
Related industry experience: Director of Marketing, Frontera Corp.; Vice President of Marketing, Super Stock Inc.; Director of Marketing, Bold Motion, Corp.
Lisa Hoffman (DESN/GRPH/VCOM)
Coordinator, Graphic Design, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
B.A., San Jose State University
Related industry experience: Map Designer, Burning Man Organization; Art Director/Production Manager, Modern Media Ventures; Graphic & Textile Design, Esprit Company
Cesar A. Holguin (GNST)
B.A., Arizona State University
M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Adjunct Faculty ESL, Los Angeles Southwest College; Adjunct Faculty Theater, California State University, Northridge
William Hoover (MFTG/MPDV)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Freelance Design & Production; Technical Designer, Rollin Hard; Designer/Merchandiser, Tomato, Inc.; Designer/Patternmaker, Struda Moda; Product Development Manager, Fox Racing, Inc.
James Hope (GNST)
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Deborah Houston (DESN)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Owner/Designer Custom Design Studio; Designer/Patternmaker, Catalina; Fashion Illustrator, Sketch Artist, City Girl
H Donald Hughes (GNST/MRCH/VCOM)
Related industry experience: Independent Creative Director/Store Planner/Designer, Helpers of the Mentally Retarded; Visual Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Regional Visual Coordinator, Abraham and Strauss; Visual Manager, The Broadway
Part-time Faculty
Estel Hahn (MFTG/MPDV)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Head Designer, Next Era, Bonkers
Randy Hage (VCOM)
Related industry experience: Owner/Model Prop Maker, D.H.L. Miniatures
Mary Hakes (GNST/MMKT)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Manager, Pointe Hilton Gift Shop
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/BUMT/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
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
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/VCOM)
B.F.A., Northern Illinois University
M.A., University of Illinois
Carolyn Hirschman (COSM)
B.S., Cornell University
Related industry experience: Manager, Client Solutions Group, Neutrogena, Information Resource Inc.
Harlan Hoffman (GNST/INTD)
B.A., Brooklyn College
Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, HGHLoft22, HGH Design Group; Freelance Artist, Textiles and Wallcoverings
Jamie Holahan (DESN)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Designer, Liz Claiborne Swimwear, Hot Water
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
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Jennifer Jalalat (GNST)
Instructional Specialist, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., Chapman University
M.F.A., Chapman University
Janice Johnson (DESN/GNST)
A.A., Advanced Study Program, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
B.A., Scripps College
Member: Costume Society of America
Related industry experience: Freelance Costume Designer; Buyer, Center Theatre Group Costume Shop; Lecturer, 20th Century Couture and Hollywood Costume
Part-time Faculty
Kathleen Jaben (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
Mathew Jackson (GNST)
B.S., Western State University
Related industry experience: Systems Administrator/Network Engineer, Los Angeles County Chief Administrative Office; College Professor, Mount San Antonio College; Network Engineer, Los Angeles County Registrar
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
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., Cal Poly 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, UK
Related industry experience: Technical Designer, Wendy Nil; Production Pattern, Kellwood
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Full-time Faculty
Alice Kaku (DESN/MFTG)
A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience: Patternmaker, Marc Alan by Alan Abell, Barbara Barbara, Susan Howard, S. Howard Hirsh/AC Sport, NRI, Sans Age, The Design House, Franne
Sande Katana (DESN)
Related industry experience: Freelance Pattern Consultant; Spec & Pattern Production, Democracy/Group B Clothing; Director of Patternmaking, Jonathan Martin Company; Product engineer/Patternmaker, Peter Cohen-Couture
Kevin Keele (MFTG/MMKT/MPDV/VCOM)
Career Advisor, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
A.S., Volunteer State College
B.S., Woodbury University
M.B.A., Woodbury University
Related industry experience: Forecaster, Trends 2000; Buyer, Arkin California; Buyer, Bregman & Associates; Assistant Buyer, Buffum's; Store Manager, Susie's Casuals; Department Manager, Target
Tracey Kuchenski (DESN)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Design Staff, RAE Design, Inc.; Theatre Costume Draper, Center Theatre Group; Freelance Fashion, Theatre, & Film Patternmaker
Part-time Faculty
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
Joe Knoernschild (MFTG)
B.A., University of California, Irvine
Related industry experience: Founding Partner, Billabong USA, Hurley International
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)
Related industry experience: Visual Merchandiser, Gump's; Visual Merchandising Director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Regional Merchandising Director, Bonwit Teller
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Timothy Leary (GNST/VCOM)
IDEA Center Coordinator, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
Certificate, University of California, Berkeley Extension
A.S., Seminole Community College
B.A., Union Institute
M.A., Holy Names College
Related industry experience: Visual Merchandise Manager, Cal Student Store, Robinson's; Artist
Gene Le Brock (GRPH)
Director, Digital Media, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
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, NBD, HBO
Christine LoPresti (VCOM)
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Related industry experience:Window Coordinator, Neiman Marcus, Monique Lhuillier, Emeralds; Production Artist, Hermes; Painter, Muralist, Ultra Painting; Studio Arts Instructor, San Diego State University
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
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
Molly Lovell (COSM)
Related industry experience: Instructor, University of Florida; Assistant Speech and Debate Coach, University of Florida
Greg Lutchko (MMKT)
A.A., Onondaga Community College
A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology
Related industry experience: Vice President, Public Relations, Orsi; Account Director, Account Executive, Advertising Coordinator, California Fashion Publications
Midge Lundberg (MMKT)
B.A., Denison University
M.A., University of Denver
Related industry experience: Marketing Consultant, Glendale Galleria/General Growth Properties; Marketing Manager, Natural Wonders; Marketing Director, Hahn Company
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Full-time Faculty
Valerie MacRae (VCOM)
A.A., Long Beach City College
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Related industry experience: Freelance designer, artist; Owner, Val MacRae Designs; Fine Arts Department Chair, Cornelia Connely School; Director of Store Planning and Visual Merchandising, Three D Bed & Bath
Goarik Manukyan (DESN)
Certificate, Pasadena City College
B.S., Azerbaijan State University
Related industry experience: Instructor, Pasadena City College; Production Patternmaker, Clomax, Perkins Sportswear, Nina Bella
Brian McKinney (DESN/MFTG)
Related industry experience: Owner/President, Designer Collection.com; Design ComputerConsultant, Patagonia, Baby Guess?; Couture & Costume Design for Montel Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Michael Keaton
Eric Mendelsohn (GNST)
B.A., San Jose State University
M.A., San Jose State University
Related industry experience: Published Poet, Musician
Steve Metzger (GNST/VCOM)
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton
Related industry experience: Exhibiting Artist
Douglas Meyer (GNST/VCOM)
B.F.A., University of Southern California
M.F.A., University of Arizona
Related industry experience: Exhibiting Fine Artist; Designer, Art Systems West; Adjunct Professor, Mount St. Mary's College; Freelance Writer
Roni Miller-Start (MFTG)
Chairperson, Apparel Manufacturing; The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.S., California State University, Hayward
M.B.A., California State University, Northridge
Related industry experience: Buyer, The Broadway; Marketing Consultant, RJM Associates; Author, Merchandising Math: A Marketing Approach; Effective Marketing Management
Ofelia Montejano (DESN)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
A.A., Advanced Study, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Ofelia's Fashions; Freelance Designer; Lead Designer of Product Development and Packaging, The Oasis Company
Rebecca A. Moore (GNST)
A.A., Los Angeles Harbor College
B.V.E., California State University, Long Beach
Full-time Clear Professional Credential
Full-time Preliminary Academic Credential Vocational K-Adult, University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Executive Assistant, Chiat Day, Inc.; Advertising Research Assistant, Research & Education Institute
Dina Morgan (INTD)
Chairperson, Interior Design, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
B.S., University of Southern California
Certified Interior Designer
American Society of Interior Designers
Related industry experience: Owner, Dina & Partners Interior Design
Dennis Morrison (BUMT)
B.A., State University of New York
M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., The University of La Verne
Related industry experience: Director, Los Angeles Small Business Development Center; Senior Business Analyst, University of Southern California
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
Steve Maskulka (INTD)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Professional Association, Board of Directors-IIDA
Member: American Institute of Architects, International Interior Design Association
Related industry experience: Principal, SCM Interior Architecture; Consulting Senior Project Designer/Manager
Holli McHugh (GNST)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
A.A., Fullerton Community College
Related industry experience: Buyer and Merchandiser, Clothestime, Wet Seal, Disneyland, Juxtapose Inc.
Laurie McLaughlin (BUMT/GNST)
Related industry experience: Owner/Oracle Report Developer, Laurie McLaughlin Accounting
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
Jennifer Michel-McNally (GNST)
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., University of Arizona
Related industry experience: Instructor, Brooks College
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
Jane Miller (GNST)
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience: Instructor, Orange Coast College, Vincennes 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)
Related industry experience: Marketing Graphic Designer, La Opinion Newspaper
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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 (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., San Diego State University
Related industry experience: Instructor, San Diego State University; Art Consultant, Wyland Galleries
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
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Full-time Faculty
David Orris (GNST/MMKT/MPDV)
Merchandise Marketing & Merchandise Product Development Coordinator, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco
B.A., Drake University
M.B.A., Drake University
Sarah-Jane Owen (DESN)
B.A., Portsmouth University
M.A., The Royal College of Art, London
2002 Award- Arts Council of Kern
Related industry experience: Sarah-Jane Owen Designer Collection; Freelance Designer, Jeff Banks, The Emanuels, H.Q. Designs, Disney Designer Collections; Owner/Designer, Skins & Hides
Part-time Faculty
Jim O’Connor (DESN)
MDES M.A., Royal College of Art, London
Related industry experience: Owner, Poseur Inc.
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)
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
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Diane L. Packer (GRPH)
Certificate, Art Center College of Design
A.A., Ricks College
Related industry experience: Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Mason Palmer (GNST)
B.A., Knox College
M.A., California State University, Northridge
Janice Paredes (DESN/MPDV)
B.S., Woodbury University
Related industry experience: Design Director/Senior Project Manager, Levi Strauss; Designer/Patternmaker, Jessica McClintock
Ron Pastucha (INTD)
B.F.A., University of Manitoba
Related industry experience: Production Designer, The North End, Comedy Central; Art Director, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Florida, Venetian Casino, Las Vegas, Kieko Matsui & the San Francisco Philharmonic; Scenic Designer, Alladin Casino Retail Shops, Las Vegas; Set Direction, Titanic; Special Effects Art Director, Virus; Scenic Artist, Alien Resurrection, The Lumiere Project; Set Dresser, Godzilla, Matlock; "Fresh" Group Show; Exhibiting Artist; Published Writer
Cynthia Patino (GNST)
Assistant Department Chair, Visual Communications, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: General Manager, Old Navy/Gap Inc.; Merchandising Manager, Bullock's/Macy's
Michael Perelman (GNST/INTD/VCOM)
B.F.A., Parsons School of Design
M.F.A., Hunter College
Related industry experience: Fine Artist represented by Western Project in Culver City, New York galleries, White Columns, Stefany Martz Gallery, George Billis; Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions
Vickie Peters (DESN/MFTG/MPDV)
A.A., Long Beach City College
A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience: Freelance Patternmaker; Import and Quality Control Specialist, Vintage Blue; Production Patternmaker, Cherokee; Assistant Designer, Catalina Swimwear
Part-time Faculty
Daniela Pakzad (COSM)
Related industry experience: Creative Design Consultant, Daniela Pakzad Design; Vice President of Creative Services, Bijan Fragrances, Inc.
Vicky Panossian (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
Carol Pender (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
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
Frederico Ponce (GRPH)
Related industry experience: Art Director, Petrol Advertising; Instructor, Art Center College of Design
Olga Poslavskya (DESN)
B.A., Fashion & Clothing Design College
M.A., Fashion Design Institute of Technology, Ukraine
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Teri Radenbaugh (DESN/MPDV)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
A.A., California State University, Fresno
Related industry experience: Freelance Illustrator; Artist, Rags to Riches, J.C. Penney
Stephen Reaves (GRPH)
Director, Graphic Design, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.S., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Related industry experience: Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach; Vice President of Creative, Intralink Film & Graphics, New Line Cinema
Helene Reiner (DESN/TEXT)
A.A., Lassell College
B.F.A., Moore College of Art
Related industry experience: Owner/Designer, Full Nelson USA; Head Designer, Action Wear; Designer, Albert Nipon; Freelance Designer, Cotton USA, St. Germain, Kleen
Barbara Rhodes (DESN)
B.F.A., University of Denver
Related industry experience: Freelance Illustrator; Illustrator, Petite Style by Susan Ludwig
Nancy Riegelman (DESN)
A.A., Art Center College of Design
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Related industry experience: Fashion Illustrator; Exhibiting Artist; Author, 9 Heads,, Color for Modern Fashion
Ruth Robbins (DESN)
A.A., Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Related industry experience: Founder/Owner, Ruth Robbins Sportswear; Designer, Catalina, Nike
Carolyn Robertson (GNST)
B.F.A., University of Texas
M.F.A., Claremont Graduate University
Related industry experience: Art Consultant, Central School District; Researcher, J. Paul Getty Research Institute; Set Designer and Costume Designer, 3KO-Broadway Theatre Company; Actress, Wedding Crashers, Freedom Land, Sometimes I Dream I'm a Horse
Mando Robles (MRCH/VCOM)
Related industry experience: Consultant, Lotte Department Stores; Visual Merchandising Director, The Broadway; Retail Consultant, Canada, Latin America, Asia; Seminar Speaker, Pasadena Business Association
Jason Rodgers (DESN/IMPD/MFTG)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience: Freelance Designer, Graphic Artist; Co-author, The Essentials of Pattern Grading, The Fundamentals of Draping & Pattern Drafting
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
Kevin Reagan (GRPH)
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach
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
Ruth Ritchie-Snow (MRCH/VCOM)
A.S., Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale
Related industry experience: Owner, Silver Sun Productions; Freelance Visual Artist, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sony Metreon; Graphic Design, Set Design, Wardrobe, Stylist and Visual Display Freelance Artist
Tony Rizkallah (GNST)
B.S., University of Central Florida
M.S., University of Central Florida
Elayne Roberts (INTD)
B.F.A., Ithaca College
Related industry experience: President Eroberts Design, Inc.; Creative Designer, Teacher-Created Materials, Inc.
Jennifer Robinson (GNST)
A.A., Riverside Community College
B.A., University of California, Riverside
M.S., University of Southern California
Related industry experience: Instructor
Robin Rodeno (MMKT)
B.A., California State University, San Diego
Related industry experience: Merchandiser, Jockey International; Cosmetics Manager, Robinsons; Merchandiser, Fossil
Pamela Rodi (GRPH)
B.A., University of New Hampshire
Related industry experience: President, Rodi Marketing; Vice President of Creative Advertising, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Vice President of Marketing, Sony Pictures Entertainment
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
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
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
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Full-time Faculty
JeanAnnette Saulsbury (DESN/GNST/GRPH)
A.A., City College of San Francisco
Related industry experience: Art Director, Koret of California, Levi Strauss; Fashion/Staff Illustrator, Hal Riney & Partners; Owner, Sans Ennui-Costume Furniture & Home Art
Keri Sussman Shurtliff (GNST/INTD)
B.A., Dominican University of California
M.A., Dominican University of California
Related industry experience: Instructor, Brooks College; Gallery Administrator, Linda Jones Enterprises/Chuck Jones; Archives Assistant, Bill Graham Presents; Backstage Assistant, Grateful Dead Productions
George Sims (BUMT/GNST)
Chairperson, Business Management, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.S., Lamar University
M.A., The University of Texas in Austin
Related industry experience: C.E.O., Sonic Innovations, Inc.; C.E.O., Cardiopulmonics, Inc.; C.E.O., Albion Instruments, Inc.; Vice President, Market & Product Development, Gilford Instruments; Vice President, Technology, Boehringer Mannheim Diagnostics
Nancy Soule (DESN/MFTG)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Manufacturer; Fashion Costume Designer; Stylist; Owner/ Designer, C'est Soule' Boutique, Costume Designer for theaters in Seattle & San Diego
Amanda Starling (IMPD)
Chairperson, Special Projects and Textile Science, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
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
Mary Kay Stolz (DESN)
Creative Director, Film & TV Costume Design, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.F.A., Washington University
Related industry experience: Costume Designer, film, TV, music industry
Nino Vincent Surdo (GNST)
A.A., Harper Jr. College
B.A., Columbia College
Related industry experience: Script Analyst, Actor, Poet & Writer
John Swiatek (DESN/MFTG)
B.A., Clark University
B.F.A., Parsons School of Design
Related industry experience: Freelance Designer, MGM Consumer Products, Disney Stores, Geoffrey Beene, Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Cathy Hardwick, John Anthony, Johnnie Walker/Jeffrey Banks, American Ballet Theater
Part-time Faculty
Wenceslao Salguero (GNST/MFTG)
B.A., Brigham Young University
Related industry experience: Digital Graphics Advantage; Owner, Prisma Design, Designing & Printing
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
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
Rebecca Skinner (DESN)
B.S., Philadelphia College of Textiles & Sciences
Related industry experience: CAD System Specialist, Gerber Technology
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
Andrea Sobel (MMKT)
M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Director of Licensing and Business Development, Murad, Inc.; Marketing Consultant, ALS Consulting; Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Guess; Director, Matthew Scott Fine Art
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., San Diego State University
Related industry experience: Freelance Buyer/Merchandiser; Divisional Manager, Bullock's
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
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
Julie Szende (GNST)
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.F.A., Otis Parsons School of Design
Clear Credential in Teaching Adults
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Full-time Faculty
Vivian Tellefsen (DESN)
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Artist
Sheila Troiano (GNST/MRCH/MPDV)
B.A., Wayne State University
Related industry experience: Planner/Buyer, Disneyland Resort; Buyer, Robinson's-May Department Stores, Harris Department Stores; Planner, Clothestime; Admission Representative, Devry Institute of Technology
Susan Turbin (GNST/MMKT)
B.S., University of Southern California
M.B.A., University of Southern California
Related industry experience: Buyer, Robinson's
Patricia Turner (COSM/MMKT/VCOM)
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.
Part-time Faculty
Massoud Tamjidi (BUMT)
M.B.A., National University, San Diego
M.B.A., Tehran University
Mark Taylor (VCOM)
A.A., Lon Morris College
B.F.A., Stephens College
M.F.A., United States International University
Related industry experience:Actor, Director, Acting Coach
Debora Taylor-Dancler (DESN)
B.F.A., Marygrove College
Anna Terzyan (GNST)
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Neil Thompson (GNST)
B.S., Iowa State University
Related industry experience: Lecturer, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Northwestern University
“Shell” Rizalene Thompson (MPDV)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Senior Designer, Marika; Designer, Baryshnikov; Designer/Merchandiser, Maui & Sons; Designer/Merchandiser, Ocean Pacific
Cameron Tiede (GRPH)
B.F.A., Art Center of Design
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., San Diego State University
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
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Part-time Faculty
Kristina Unutoa (BUMT)
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
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Full-time Faculty
Ella Van Nort (COSM/IMPD/MRCH/MPDV)
Director, The FIDM Store, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
A.A., American College of London
B.A., American College of London
Related industry experience: Managing Director, Polo Ralph Lauren; Assistant Buyer, Lord & Taylor; Buyer, Dillard's Department Stores
Part-time Faculty
Rebecca A. Van Eman (INTD)
B.S., Woodbury University
Certified Interior Designer
Related industry experience: Principal, The Van Eman Partnership, Interior Design Consultants; Designer, Corporate Store Planning, May Company
Alex Vaz (DESN)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Carlos Vazquez (DESN)
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
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
Nino Via (DESN)
A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology
Related industry experience: Fashion Photographer, Nino Via Studio
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Full-time Faculty
Andrea L. Weeks (GNST/MRCH)
Director, Institutional Research, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
B.A., University of California, Irvine
Related industry experience: Buyer, Bullocks; Business Analyst, Strouds; Manager of Applications, Big 5; Director of Product Marketing, Island Pacific Software
DeAnne Weiser (DESN)
Department Advisor, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
A.A., Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Head Designer/Missy Division, BCBG; Head Designer/Dresses Division, Francine Browner; Head Designer/Knit & Missy, Judy Knapp
Terry Werdann (DESN)
B.S., Woodbury University
Related industry experience: Designer, Catalina; Designer, Mr. Eric of California; Designer/Merchandiser, G.W.A; Author/Publisher, Hints II for Creating Fashion Flats Using Adobe Illustrator, Hints for Creating Fashion Flats Using Adobe Illustrator
Alexsandra Williams (MMKT)
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience: Store Manager/Buyer, Danskin Inc.; Department Manager, The Broadway
Christopher Williams (GNST/MMKT)
Instructional Specialist, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Diego
B.S., San Diego State University
Related industry experience: Instructor, Sweetwater Union School District; Lead Instructor, Kelsey Jenney College
Part-time Faculty
Robin Wagner (MPDV/TEXT)
B.F.A., The 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
Meredity Webb (GNST)
B.A., University of Santa Cruz
M.A., University of Oregon
Related industry experience: Instructor, University of Oregon; Instructor, The Learning Center, Inc.
Michele Weisbart (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
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Full-time Faculty
Judy Yaras (MFTG)
Director, FIDM Museum Shop Operations, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
Related industry experience: Store Manager, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum Shop
Deborah E. Young (GNST/TEXT)
B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach
Related industry experience: Graduate Teaching Associate, California State University, Long Beach; Instructor, Otis College of Art & Design
Part-time Faculty
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
Terrance Young (INTD)
A.A., Indiana Vocational Design Institute
Hellen Yuan-Edralin (DESN/MFTG/MMKT)
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
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Full-time Faculty
Krista Zabrecky (MMKT)
A.A., The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Related industry experience: Senior Buyer/Senior Planning Manager, Warner Bros.; Senior Planning Manager, Disney Stores; Associate Buyer, Motherhood
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
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