BIOGRAPHY
Educator/Design consultant. Community service: Armory Center for the Arts Board of Directors, Rowe and Gayle Giesen Trust, Visual Arts and Design Academy Advisory Board.EDUCATION
B.S. Art Center College of Design 1983 Product Design
California Adult Education Teaching Credentials 1990 University of California, Los Angeles.
WORK INCLUDES
Pasadena City College
Faculty, Program Co-ordinator, Product Design Program
Institute for Educational Advancement
Faculty
AWARDS INCLUDE
Art Center College of Design Service Recognition Award 2011
Teachers Making A Difference Award, 2008, Cherry Blossum Festival
Risser "Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award", 2004, Pasadena City College
Institute for Educational Advancement, July, 2004, 2005, Award for continued commitment to education
Art Directors Club of Los Angeles - November, 1985, Award for Excellence - Xenoworks West Corporate Identity Program.
Vemco Corporation - January, 1985, United States Design Patent - Track drafting machine.
Porsche Motor Cars - April, 1983, Honorable Mention presented by Ferdinand Porsche.
MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE
Co-Founder, former Co-Chair Legacy Circle
Founding member and advisory board, 120 Group.
Art Center Public Programs Mentor
CLASSES
M1 Studio
M2 Studio (Tactical Design)
M3 Studio
Product Design: Basics
Product Design: Process
Sketching for Designers