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Assistant Professor
Lansing Community CollegeAssistant Professor
Jan. 2016Lansing, Michigan, United StatesEngaging a diverse population of undergraduate students in visual communication, fine art and design disciplines; concentrating on authentic and culturally responsible experiences. Establishing project based learning objectives and accessible curriculum while integrating human centered design innovation theory into classroom content. Authoring open educational resources and ePublications in collaboration with department faculty. Thoughtful pedagogy for both face-to-face and online sections in graphic design, typography, art foundations: 2-D and 3-D design, publishing, digital illustration, storyboards, animatics, and design history. Online learning DEI specialist since 2001. Passionately focused on social change through education. Connecting students with emerging opportunity.
Creative Director + Publisher
Locale Media CompanyCreative Director + Publisher
Jan. 2008Michigan, United StatesStart-up innovator; design-forward digital communications consultant serving community non-profit organizations and small business clientele. Contract design services in innovation, visual communication, brand and asset management, interactive collaboration and human centered best practices for sustainable prosperity based in triple bottom line concepts. Contract specific work with Habitat for Humanity, Coleโ€™s, Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing Community College, Dart Container and Leisure Living Communities, among many others. Publisher of Locale Magazine and The Local, an information community based in human centered methodology. Passionately focused on social change through community education. Driving the missions of service organizations, small business and community creativity. Designing thoughtfully, equitably and sustainably for over 15 years.
Creative Manager
Lansing State JournalCreative Manager
Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2008Lansing, Michigan, United StatesMichigan ADDYยฎ award winning design team manager. Enhancing and expanding digital communications through new and emerging digital innovation. Oversight of marketing, advertising, and creative design teams for local, regional and national projects. Mentoring over 30 creative staff. Award winning empathy-forward leadership; advancing standards in people-focused practices

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