Wesley Abney (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Athens, Ga., and is a graphic artist for New World Graphics, a screen printing company.
Alan Adams (B.F.A., painting, 2002) lives in Portland, Ore., and is art director for The Jack, Will and Rob Center - Boys and Girls Club.
Courtney Albright (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Austin, Texas, and is a graphic designer with the Association of Texas Professional Educators, a nonprofit organization.
Charley Aldridge (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Chicago, Ill., and is art director for Abelson Taylor (
www.abelson-taylor.com), a pharmaceutical advertising agency.
Jessica (Allen) Garcia (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., with her husband,
Mark Garcia (B.F.A., computer art, 2001). She is senior project designer for DES-SYN Inc., an interior design firm.
Rachel (Almond) Davies (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., with her husband, Alan. Davies is the assistant director of college printing for the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Laura Andel (M.Arch., 2002) lives in San Jose, Calif., and is an intern with McKim Design Group, a firm that specializes in residential, educational and commercial design.
Carrie Anderson (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) earned postgraduate diplomas in museum and gallery studies and vocational information technology from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Additionally, she earned a postgraduate certificate of education in secondary technological education from the University of Edinburgh. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is a lecturer of technological education for the University of Edinburgh.
Kyle Anderson (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Dallas, Texas and works for Joshua Expeditions (
www.joshuaexpeditions.org). She wrote, "In being promoted to creative director, I've also been made the arts program coordinator. This is a new position in which I am able to develop new programs which integrate the arts (photography, fine art, music and drama) into our tours. These specific tours will take place throughout the the U.S. and Europe. There will be more hands-on teaching and meeting with working professionals while also experiencing these cities. Ultimately, these tours are created to inspire and encourage students in their gifts and abilities and may lead to a life-long passion. I was inspired by my SCAD study-abroad programs to now be able to offer the same to high school students. (updated 08/23/08)
Marushka Andrews (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) wrote, "Since moving back to Aruba in December 2005 I began my career in the marketing and advertisement business, first as a graphic and Web designer, then as a multimedia designer and editor at the same company. After leaving the firm I embarked on a new challenge accepting the position as producer at the oldest running TV station in Aruba, Telearuba N.V. Currently I am half way through another milestone with a projected M.B.A. degree completion by summer 2011." (updated 02/28/10)
Eduardo Angel (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Chicago, Ill., and is a freelance photojournalist.
Amanda Anttila-Oza (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Seattle, Wash., and is a freelance photographer and assistant. She also works as a digital production assistant and retoucher for an apparel photography studio.
Will Archer (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Dallas, Texas, and is creative director for the Kerry Group, a worldwide producer and distributor of food products, seasonings and syrups to the food industry's best such as Starbucks and Brinker International.
Geoffrey Aronson (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is an adjunct professor of photography at the American Intercontinental University.
Adam Thomas Artis (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) lives in Lake Elsinore, Calif., and works for The Outdoor Channel. He is the field and post production audio engineer, as well as the editor for "Shooting Gallery" and "Cowboys."
Kevyn Ashton (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Marshfield, Mass., and is a production assistant for Goodwin Graphics.
Carla Asmus (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Florence, Mass., and works for Chartpak Inc., as a director for new product development for Frances Meyer and promotional graphics designer for Pelikan and Koh-I-Noor brands.
Timothy Banks (M.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Decatur, Ga., with his wife,
Erin (Bennett) Banks (M.F.A., illustration, 2003). He is a freelance designer and illustrator for Pritchett & Hull. Visit him at
www.timothybanks.com.
Nick Baquero (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Hollywood, Calif., and is a self-employed designer and animator.
Jeremy Batts (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Charles Town, W.Va., with his wife, Susan, and he is a graphic artist level 2 for Northrop Grumman IT, a government/military contractor. He wrote, "Hey, life is good. We're expecting our first 'little one' in July 2006. I actually have a job doing things I went to school for (and am still paying for). I'm always learning this 3-D stuff, but I'm getting paid to do it this time around. Still trying to figure out a way to move back to good ol' Slow-vannah. What a looong, strange trip it's been."
Tamara (Beach) Roadfuss (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Quaker Hill, Conn., with her husband, Robert. She is a facilities planner for General Physics, designing lab and office spaces.
Abraham Becker (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) recently accepted a position with the National Institutes of Health, working for the National Library of Medicine, in Bethesda, Md. He is an XML specialist, and lives in Gaithersburg, Md. He is helping to build one of the largest repositories of life sciences knowledge in the world.
David Bell (B.F.A., media and performing arts, 2002) lives in Jacksonville, Fla., and is apprentice/set designer for Downstairs Cabaret Theatre.
Felicia Bell (M.A., historic preservation, 2002) is an associate historian for the United States Capitol Historical Society. In addition to editing the "Capitol Dome," she supervises the internship program, assists with writing and editing various society publications and administers the annual symposia.
Scott Bell (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) has been nominated for two Emmy Awards by the National Television Academy of Arts and Sciences. Bell is the lead CG artist for Crazybridge Studios in Glendale, Calif. His computer graphics can be seen on numerous shows on the History Channel such as Modern Marvels, Shootout!, Wild West Tech, and Auto Maniacs. He also contributed computer graphics for the network's series special, "The True Story of Alexander the Great," and "Washington, the General." His work was also seen on the Discovery Channel's series, "The Guests of the Ayatollah."
Deron Bennett (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002) lives in Keyport, N.J., and is a graphic artist with And World Design, a design company.
Alex Berman (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in New York, N.Y., and is technical operations manager for NBA Entertainment, the National Basketball Association.
Pedro "Pete" Betancourt (B.F.A., computer art mg, 2002) lives in Gilroy, CA with his partner, Jason Jandrew, and works as an Art Director, Motion Graphics for Apple, Inc. (
www.apple.com). He wrote, "As an Art Director for the Motion Graphics group, I am responsible for the development of moving content displayed on Apple's website, retail and channel stores globally."
Stefanie Bethuy (M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Mason, Ohio, and is an assistant professor with the University of Cincinnati.
Joanna (Bible) Hitzelberger (M.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Alexandria, Va., with her husband, Christopher. Hitzelberger is freelance artist and an adjunct professor for Northern Virginia Community College.
Zachary Binter (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002) owns Zachary A. Designs, a creator and manufacturer of quality lightweight outdoor furniture. The company will be at the Casual Furniture Market in Chicago in September. (updated 09/04/10)
Amy Blackburn (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) is a designer with Euro RSCG Devon Direct, an advertising agency. Blackburn lives in Philadelphia, Pa., with her husband, Jason.
Brandon Blauvelt (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002) lives in Andover, N.J., with his wife,
Jennifer Waldron (B.F.A., photography, 2002). Blauvelt is an assistant designer/fabricator for Modelsmith, a furniture and interior design company.
Susan Blinn (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) earned an M.S. in art education from Hofstra University. She lives in Levittown, N.Y., and is an art teacher with Levittown Public Schools.
Angela Boggess (M.Arch., 2002) lives in London, England, and is an intern architectect with Foster and Partners, an international architectural firm.
Aubern (Bohannon) Mason (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Newnan, Ga., with her husband,
Ian Mason (B.F.A., illustration, 2002). She is president of Flying Cat Studio, a mural and faux finishing company that she owns with her husband. Visit
www.flyingcatstudio.com.
ChadBouchard (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Burlington, Vt., and is a designer with Lundy Keetle & Company, a creative design studio.
Alicia (Bowers) Fruehling (M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) is currently working as a Freelance Graphic Designer for Bath and Body Works in Columbus, Ohio.
Michael Brady (M.F.A., furniture design, 2002) lives in Dallas, Texas, and is an instructor with the Art Institute of Dallas.
Jennie Breeden (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002) wrote, "I own a house in East Atlanta, Ga., where I live with my boyfriend and his cat. I won the 2006 Web Cartoonists' Choice Award for best slice of life comic for my strip, 'The Devil's Panties.' All I need are a couple more flying monkeys, and my plans for world domination shall be complete. Visit
www.thedevilspanties.com.
Jennifer L. Brown (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002) wrote, "After spending 2 years working for the Walt Disney Company, I was hired as a wardrobe attendant for Cirque Du Soleil in Orlando, FLorida, heading my section and now basically my own boss. I have a unique freedon to create, and work in a very artistic and liberal environment."
Melissa Brown (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Grand Rapids, Mich., and is a K-5 art teacher for the Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Sandy Brown (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Flower Mound, Texas, and is a sales assistant with Flooring Services.
Brian Buck (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Miami, Fla., with his wife,
Lauren (Bartimmo) Buck (B.F.A., interior design, 2004). Buck is a graphic artist with Direct Services, a database management company.
Jennifer (Buffett) Crancer (B.F.A., photography, 2002) wrote, "I am educating young minds in photography/art. Being an educator allows me to do a lot of freelance as well. I am living my dream. Visit my Web site at
http://www.jezebellafoto.com." (updated 01/15/10)
Judd Burke (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002) lives in Tahoe City, Calif., and is a developer with Sagan Design Group, an architectural firm in Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Ross Campbell (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002) lives in Rochester, New York and does freelance for DC Comics (dccomics.com), Oni Press, (www.onipress.com), and Tokyopop (www.tokyopop.com). As a graphic novelist/comics author, he wrote, "I draw comics all the time, no time for anything else."
Nicholas Caramonta (B.F.A., computer art and video/film, 2002) lives in North Hollywood, Calif. He is founder of Limbo Studios, a small digital studio that provides animation, SFX and pre-visualization for the motion picture industry.
Kimberly "Kimi" Carrier (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is production coordinator for Winston West Artist Representatives.
Ryan Casey (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002), designer of the Sphinx 2011 Catalog, was recognized at the 2011 Chattanooga ADDYS Awards with a gold ADDY. Casey is currently employed within Oriental Weavers' marketing department as a graphic designer. (updated 03/15/11)
Kyle Cassidy (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) wrote, "I have over three years of experience working with high-end production studios. I have worked on over 25 commercials and seven films. My day-to-day routine takes me through many stages of production, so, to sum up what I do can be difficult." (updated 09/12/08)
Kelly Cavin (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Birmingham, Ala., with her husband, Hesston, and their son, Dakota (November 2005). She is a graphic designer with the Business Partner of Birmingham, a one-stop marketing and advertising company.
Pei-Jung "P.J." Chen (M.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is a bench jeweler with Levy Jeweler, a retail jewelry store.
Jangwoo Choi (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) wrote, "I'm working at Sony Pictures Imageworks as a senior modeler living in LA, CA. I worked on 'Monster House' and have just finished 'Spiderman 3' as a character modeler... it's coming out May 4th."
Hillary (Christensen) Hardy (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) has been married to her husband Shane since September, 2002. They have two wonderful children, Zander who just turned 3 in February or 2007 and Lyv, who turned 1 on St. Patrick's Day of this year as well.
Erin Christie (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Berlin, N.Y., and is a designer with Susan Sargent Designs Inc
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Joe Ciccarella (B.F.A, video/film, 2002) wrote, "I graduated with a B.F.A. in film and TV and have been working in the field for five years now as a freelance assistant director. I currently live in New York and am in Austin, Texas right now working on a feature film. I just directed a TV pilot and am working on producing and directing a new short film in a few months. (updated 11/10/08)
Maria "Raquel" Cochez (B.F.A, fibers, 2002) wrote, "I moved to Atlanta in 2007. I got married to Christopher Hancock in 2008 and we had a baby girl named Clementine Esme Hancock. I participated in three group shows this year, one in MACO, Mexico, Guatemala, and Panama, and then in Aug. 2009 I had a solo show titled "The Trouble with Food", Diablo Rosso, Panama, Panama. I have a new temporasry Web page where you can view my work. Visit
www.myartspace.com search for Maria Raquel Cochez." (updated 10/09/09)
Jennifer (Cole) Duston (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Burbank, Calif., with her husband,
Shannon Duston (B.F.A., video/film, 2001), and their children, Faith (June 2001) and Jude (July 2004). Jennifer Dunston is a stay-at-home mom and does freelance graphic design when she gets the opportunity.
Sean Connaughty (M.F.A., painting, 2002) lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and in September 2006 will begin an exhibition tour with a paradoxical work called "A History of The Earth," an edition of 13 handmade boxes containing original photogravure prints, C-print photographs, audio and video by Connaughty and Matt Zaun. To view examples of his earlier works and find information about his latest project, visit
www.mnartists.org/Sean_Connaughty.
Aaron Conover (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Irving, Texas, and is a modeler/setup artist for DNA Productions, the animation studio currently producing The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron for Nickelodeon.
Kathleen Coppola (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) wrote, "My band, Circle Takes the Square, went on a four-week tour of the entire United States. Since then, we have completed a second six-week U.S. tour, many short winter trips (my band mates were still attending SCAD until recently) and in June we went on our first international tour in the United Kingdom where we played in Scotland, Wales and England. We have three audio releases. For more information and photos visit
www.circletakesthesquare.com. My boyfriend of four years,
Anthony Stubelek (B.F.A., video/film, 2001) is the owner and engineer of the recording studio Rockstudio in Brunswick, Ga. Circle Takes the Square records there exclusively. For more information visit
www.rockstudio.com."
Stacy Corson-Gibboni (M.F.A., painting, 2002) wrote, " I never much like this general follow up 'stuff' BUT... sometimes you find yourself far away... getting older and you think... hmmm what ever happened to so and so? Well. In case you thought of me- here I am! I found my way to Venice Italy while working on my Masters Degree at New York University and there I have remained going on 8 years. In January I found myself a little "working mans palace" and have created a guest house. My ''babay'' was born as I was finishing undergraduate school in Savannah and this past year she will be 17! To me, she represents everything positive in the world."
Simone Costa (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is a self-employed photographer specializing in fine art and commercial photography. Visit .
Dawn (Cousineau) Walsh (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Ogden, Utah, with her husband,
Thomas Walsh (B.F.A., painting, 2002) and is a senior designer for Bertoldi Architects.
Joe Cowan (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Tikki Island, Texas, and is an illustrator/graphic designer and art director at MBC-Direct. Cowan is responsible for artist and designer assignments for the bi-yearly magazine. He also designs credit cards, Web sites, Web pages and proposals.
Justin Cox (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002) lives in Lamar, Mo., and is product designer for O'Sullivan Furniture.
Kevin Coyle (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Redwood City, Calif., and wrote, "This past year I was rotoscope animator for the movies 'Catwoman,' 'Sin City,' and 'Shark Boy and Lava Girl.' In February I married Gael Panganiban in Hawaii. I miss Savannah but love California as well!"
Peter Crandall (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Los Angeles, Calif., and is a broadcast designer with E! Entertainment Networks.
Lana Crooks (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) wrote, "I started my own business, Crookedart LLC (www.crookedart.com), doing visuals for retail spaces. Right now I spend most of my time creating windows for Virgin Megastores. I also work as a freelance illustrator, costumer, and web designer. I live with my boyfriend,
Jarrett Widman (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) and we frequently work together on projects for both of our businesses."
Michelle Cruz (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Middletown, Conn., and is a designer with ESPN.
Alexandra Cuesta (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Los Angeles, Calif. She wrote, "After graduation I lived in Quito, Ecuador, and worked as a freelance photographer. I taught photography at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and worked with people in the art community organizing exhibitions in alternative spaces." Cuesta is now in graduate school for film and video at the California Institute of the Arts.
Colleen Cunningham (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) lives in Tampa, Fla., and is professor of interior design and historic preservation at the College of Design and Technology.
Chris Curra (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Dallas, Texas, and is a video game developer for Ritual Entertainment, a video game developer.
Christopher Dail (M. Arch., 2002) lives in Annapolis, Md., and is a project architect with Hammond Wilson Architects.
Adrienne Dauses (M.Arch., B.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) lives in Williamsburg, Va., and is assistant project designer for Case Design/Build.
Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002) recently released his second self-published book,
"Savannah Past and Present," a rephotographic survey of the city of Savannah and surrounding areas. Davidson owns and operates Bailey Davidson Photography located in downtown Savannah, Georgia. (updated 11/1/11)
Jeremy Dawson (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and is a graphic designer for JL Audio Inc. (
www.jlaudio.com). He wrote, "Once I bought the Ferrari, my luck changed noticeably with the ladies in Florida."
Austin DeBoer (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is a creative artist with Carter's, a children's clothing company.
Sai Dholakia (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) is a lecturer in the communication design (COM DES) program at Texas State University - San Marcos. Sai is also a recent graduate of Texas A&M University - Central Texas holding a Master of Science in computer information systems. (updated 07/25/11)
Sean Dillon (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Marietta, Ga., and is an intern architect with Urban Design Group.
Tim Dingersen (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Briarcliff, N.Y., and is a 2-D compositing intern with Curious Pictures, a large New York City production house.
Daphne Dowling (B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is owner of Daphne's Studio. She sells fine art, jewelry and sculpture.
James Dowling (B.F.A.,metals and jewelry, 2002) lives in Savannah, Georgia, and has recently opened Phoenix Holistic Center and Gallery,1138 B E. 72nd. St., Savannah, Georiga, where his work is currently on display. (updated 12/16/10)
Graham DuBose (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) wrote, "I am a writer/director and live in Santa Monica, California, with my wife and filmmaking partner Sara Kussmaul DuBose. I am in post-production on my first feature film entitled
'The Last Beyond', a period drama set in Depression-era Montana." (updated 04/26/11)
Margaret "Maggie" (Dunn) Fischer (B.F.A. graphic design, 2002) was recently promoted to director of marketing for ARC, a travel industry data corporation based in northern Virginia. She began working there in 2006 as a graphic designer.(updated 10/27/10)
Kevin Dvorscak (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Charlotte, N.C., and is CEO/creative director of
Asterisk Creative Inc., a multi-disciplinary marketing and design firm.
Beth (Eckard) Concepción (M.A., media and performing arts, 2000; M.F.A., media and performing arts, 2002) earned a Ph.D. in mass communications from the University of South Carolina. Concepción is a writing professor at SCAD Savannah. (updated 08/09/11)
Sarah (Egerton) Blankenship (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) is a project design assistant for the Texas Historical Commission. Blankenship lives in Georgetown, Texas, with her husband,
Anthony Blankenship (B.F.A., painting, 1999).
Caroline (Engwall) Guitar (B.F.A., fashion, 2002) wrote, "I am living in Little Rock, AK just got married this past summer. (updated 01/17/09)
Chris Evans (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Frankfurt, Germany, and is a senior technical artist for Crytek GmbH. View his personal work at
www.ChrisEvans3D.com.
Kevin Farrar (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is Flash designer/graphic designer for the Training Technology Corporation.
Seth Feriano (B.F.A., painting, 2002) lives in Amityville, N.Y., with his wife, Patricia, and their daughter, Clementine (May 2005). He is a self-employed fine artist and in October 2005 started renting a studio in New York City.
Justin Ferk (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Boca Raton, Fla., and is art director for Deep Blue Sea.
Amy Fierro (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is a graphic designer with Z-Card North America, a marketing company. She wrote, "While living in Portland, Oregon, directly after graduation, I managed to show and sell some of my mixed media paintings."
Brian Finney (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Queens, N.Y., and is a freelance designer/animator for Interspectacular, Edgeworx, HBO, Comedy Central, MTV, BET, etc. Finney wrote, "I was part of a major network redesign for Comedy Central, where myself and three others won the pitch over several major NYC design shops. We also recently completed the year-long redesign of Comedy Central to really good reviews. Check out our press on
Design In Motion."
Tina Fino (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Stamford, Conn., and is a designer/illustrator for Amscan, a party supply company.
Lisa Flanagan (B.F.A., animation, 2002) lives in Tallmadge, Ohio, and is a freelance Digital Ink and Paint/Flash artist. She has done work on Cartoon Network's "Mucha Lucha" and Wetsand Animation - Camp Chaos's "Firedog."
Carrie (Fleck) Walters (M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) is co-owner and founder of studioSavvy, an award-winning graphic design agency. Recently studioSavvy and content powerhouse 11th Hour Creative joined forces to create the full-service branding agency
BAYONET in Richmond, Virginia. (updated 09/24/12)
Nickson Fong (M.F.A, computer art, 2002) was among 25 individual award recipients to be honored at the 2013 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Scientific and Technical Awards presentation. He was part of the team that won the award for its work on the Pose Space Deformation technique.(updated 01/08/12)
Matt Forcum (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Peoria, Ill., and is a production artist for the Iona Group, a marketing firm. He wrote, "I am currently leading the charge in creating advanced 3-D special effects for the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry's brand new U-505 Submarine Exhibit."
Russ Francis (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is assistant program director and graphic designer for Clear Channel Radio Savannah. Francis is also a night personality at 97.3 KISS FM and maintains Web sites for six radio stations.
Brandy Fransen (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is an international admissions representative for the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Justin Frye (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Ringgold, Ga., and is a carpet designer for Mohawk Industries, a floor-covering manufacturer.
Ginger Fuenty (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) wrote, "I have started an ETSY site selling purses and things. Check it out! Seller name: gsnaps." (updated 05/16/10)
Kathryn "Katie" Gago (B.F.A., graphic design and illustration, 2002) lives in Alpharetta, Ga., and is a senior art director with Frederick Swanston (
www.frederickswanston.com), an advertising agency.
Mark Garcia (B.F.A., computer art, 2001) lives in Atlanta, Ga., with his wife,
Jessica (Allen) Garcia (B.F.A., interior design, 2002). Mark Garcia is a compositor for Radical Axis Inc., an animation studio.
Tyson Geary (B. Arch., 2002)
has opened his own interior design firm, Tyson Geary Interiors based in New Orleans, Louisiana. (updated 01/05/12)
Lauren Gilbert (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is a staff architect with Cooper Carry.
Nathan Gilder (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Micanopy, Fla., and is a graphic artist and interactive designer for Construction Training @ Qualification Program, where he creates, edits and manages the graphic content for construction training manuals, self studies and testing documents. He also designs interfaces, interaction models and page layouts for computer-based training.
Hallie Gillett (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Greenville, S.C. She is an art teacher for Siloam Christian School and has done a variety of freelance book illustration.
Melissa Goodwin (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) works for Cartoon Network's [adult swim] block on stop-motion shows like "Robot Chicken" and "Moral Orel."
Kevin Goolsby (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) wrote, " I was signed in the free-agent draft by the Chicago White Sox in 1999 and played two years. After that, I came back to Savannah and finished my degree in 2002." (updated 03/17/10)
John Griffin (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002; M.F.A., sequential art, 2006) is a full-time professor of media arts and animation at The Art Institute of Washington. He currently divides his time between lecturing on the history and techniques of the media arts and working on his long gestating science fiction graphic novel "Fragments". (updated 02/22/09)
Heather Groner (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Naperville, Ill., and is art director for Associated Equipment Distributors, a nonprofit construction industry association. Groner wrote, "I'm getting married in October 2005 to Joey Jarmusz."
Libby (Gross) Geiselmayr (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., with her husband,
Clifford Geiselmayr (M.Arch., 2003). She is a gallery manager for Solomon Projects, a contemporary art gallery.
Anna Gustafson (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is design assistant for J. Banks Design Group on Hilton Head Island, S.C. The company's work can be seen in residences and resorts throughout the United States, with recent installations in Aspen, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Park City and Atlanta.
John Hames (M.F.A., photography, 2002) has work included in The Art of Photography Show, a world-class international exhibition occurring Aug. 28 - Nov. 7, 2010 at the elegant two-level Lyceum Theatre Gallery in San Diego. (updated 08/16/10)
Katie (Hamister) Riley (B.F.A., photography, 2002) wrote, "In February of this year we were honored to photograph the wedding of one of our great friends from SCAD,
Steve Presser (MFA, computer art, 2004) in Cancun, Mexico! Steve and his wife Cynthia could easily be super models, but were absolutely a documentary photographers dream. My hubby,
James "JJ" Riley (MFA, computer art, 2003) and I reside in Cary, NC with our two dogs Roxy and Peyton. JJ owns and operates his own business, New Dental Web, based out of San Diego, Calif. It's always so exhilerating to see SCAD alumni working together to collaborate genius ideas!" (updated 03/25/09)
Erin Hanley (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Richmond, Virginia, and is an art director with Toyall & Co., a marketing company.
Hillary Hardy (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Cheyene, Wy., with her husband, Shane, and their son, Aleczander (February 2004). Hardy is a senior graphic designer with Phantasm Graphics, a graphic design firm.
Brad Harris (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) wrote, "About to start my 4th year as an elementary art teacher! I also do a lot of freelance graphic design and illustration down in Houston, Texas."
Meghan Harris (B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is owner/designer of MDH Designs LLC. Harris has her own studio in the back of the store and teaches basic jewelry classes. She wrote, "The store has about 15 other SCAD students, alumni or professionals showing their work." Visit
www.MDHdesigns.com.
Bill Hart (M.A. architectural history, 2002) lives in St. Louis, Mo., and is owner of Janus Building Renovation Company LLC, doing consulting, re/development and general contracting for historic building renovation.
Nicole Haskins (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Alpharetta, Ga., and is an intern architect with Harrison Design Associates.
Emma Hastings (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Norfolk, England, and works for a local newspaper.
Ryannon Hauber (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Tallahassee, Fla., and is a production artist for Synergy Design Group.
Jessica Hawkins (B.F.A., painting, 2002) lives in Washington, D.C., and is a design and production assistant for the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Laura Hay (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Decatur, Ga., and is an art director with SCORE Atlanta, a weekly Atlanta sports newspaper.
Nicole Hein (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Traverse City, Mich., and is senior designer for Flight Path Creative (
www.flightpathcreative.com), a Web and print design firm.
Leslea Heitman (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Chattanooga, Tenn., and is an art director/graphic designer for River City Graphics Inc.
Zoe Hennessey (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in New York, N.Y., and is a rental agent with Citi-Habitats as well as a freelance stylist assistant on advertising and editorial fashion shoots.
Cory Herrala (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Washington, D.C., and is a graduate assistant with the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland, where he is enrolled in graduate school.
Jenny Hietala (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and is an intern with HGA - Minneapolis, a large architecture firm that specializes in healthcare, corporate arts, community and education. Hietala wrote, "I bought a house two years ago and have spent a lot of my free time building up sweat equity … I also have a new-found affinity for power tools. Recently, I started working at HGA in Minneapolis in their Healthcare group, and I look forward to taking my tests in a year or two."
Dominique Hirsiger (B.F.A., interior design, 2002; M.F.A., interior design, 2004)--see note under 2004.
Elizabeth (Hodges) McKeever (M.F.A., painting, 2002)
was named the 2010 Griffith/Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year by the Coastal Community Foundation. In February 2011, her work was featured in the award exhibition during the grand opening of the Coastal Community Foundation Center in Charleston, South Carolina. (updated 04/26/11)
Erin Rachel Hudak (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband,
James Seward (B.F.A., illustration, 2002), and works as a studio manager for a group of select photographers. She continues to paint and photograph and is preparing for a show set for Fall 2007. Visit (www.erinrachelhudak.com).
Kelly Hunter (B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2002) wrote, " I've been working for Berry Jewelry for almost 2 years now, designing jewelry for customers including Express, Arden B, American Eagle, and Urban Outfitters." (posted 07/11/08)
Aiden (Hutchens) Mullen (B.F.A., fashion, 2002) lives in Wilmington, Delaware with her husband, Captain Todd C. Mullen. She wrote, "We welcomed our new daughter, Magnolia Susan Marie Mullen born March 29, 2007."
Jason Hutchings (B.F.A., industrial design, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is manager of Fused, a retail store.
Brian Immel (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in San Leandro, Calif., with his partner, Nena. He is a training specialist for PDI/DreamWorks.
Reiko Imoto (M.F.A., photography, 2002) was selected to exhibit her series of work titled "Dreamscapes" at FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA, an international photography festival in San Antonio, Texas. Her solo show will be held Sept.15-Oct. 30, 2006 at Bihl Haus Arts in San Antonio. The 2006 exhibition program of FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA can be viewed at
www.safotofestival.com/fotoseptiembre-2006.html.
Keryn (Ingalls) Means (B.F.A., photography, 2002) wrote, "I am still working as a Production Associate at Marquand Brooks in Seattle. I'll be headed to Singapore in March for 2 weeks on my first press check. My side photo studio is doing well and growing every year. My husband,
Michael "Mike" Means (B.F.A.,computer art, 2002) finished up Halo3 last fall with Bungie Studios and has been brought on full time to work on new projects."
Taho Ishikawa (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Japan and is a designer with CODOS, where she designs company documents for presentation.
Nicole Jacobs (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is spending the summer teaching photography for The Art Institute of Atlanta's Odyssey Program. She wrote, "We will be based in Berlin, Germany, and traveling also to Geneva, Switzerland, Baden-Baden, Germany, and Strasbourg and St. Loup de Varennes, France."
Amanda Jaynes-Ray (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) wrote, "Moved from Atlanta, GA to Boulder, Co in July 2007 and started a new company called Little Leaf Studios which specializes in wedding invitations & announcements. "
Leslie Jensen-Inman (B.F.A., graphic design and video/film, 2002) and
Shaun Inman (B.F.A., graphic design, 2001) were married on the beach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on June 29, 2006. Leslie wrote, "Close friend
Kelly Rand (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) served as their Wedding Officiant. They were joined by 68 friends and family members for a week long celebration that was filled with festivities including fireworks, dancing, and spending time with wonderful people in a beautiful location. After the marriage ceremony the wedding party played on the beach before joining the guests for a wonderful reception full of joy and dancing."
Chad Robert Johnson (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Wesley Chapel, Fla., with his wife, Melanie. He does drafting and design for Peregrine Homes.
Mark Adam Johnson (B.F.A., painting, 2002) lives in Brooklyn, New York and is a preparator at Barbara Mathes Gallery (www.barbaramathesgallery.com), a secondary market fine art dealer. Mark wrote, "I have learned to Grip Struggle. NYC almost ended me physically."
Elsa (Johnson) Reynolds (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband,
Brian Reynolds (B.F.A., video/film, 1999) and is now teaching art at Coppell High School.
Jeffrey "Doc" Jones (B.F.A., graphic design and motion graphics, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is pickup coordinator for Broder Bros, a T-shirt distributor.
Kaan Kayimoglu (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Albany, N.Y., and works as an animator for Vicarious Visions.
Brianna "Bree" Kelly (B.F.A., photography and graphic design, 2002) lives in Woodridge, N.J., and is a graphic designer and office manager for Orion Printing and Graphics, a printing company.
Lance Kelly (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Lincolnton, Ga., and is graphic specialist III with LSI, Jacksonville, N.C. His senior animated video, "Diving Bored," was shown twice as a finalist at the Downtown Film Festival in Gainesville, Ga.
Meaghann Kenney (B.F.A., photography, 2002) wrote, "I opened up a contemporary art gallery on Cape Cod which showcases works ranging from painting to jewelry."
David Kersey (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Playa del Rey, Calif., and is cloth and hair technical director for Sony Pictures Imageworks, a visual effects house for motion pictures. He wrote, "I worked as a cloth and hair technical director on 'The Polar Express,' and now I am working as a CG hair technical director on 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.'"
Piti Khuptawathin (M.A., industrial design, 2002) lives in Pasadena, Calif., and is an industrial designer with Richard Holbrook Design, a product and furniture design consultant.
Natalie (Kimball) Brandhorst (M.F.A., painting, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., with her husband, John, and their daughter, Madeline (January 2006). She is an art educator with the Atlanta Public Schools and teaches International Baccalaureate art, Advanced Placement art, 3-D, set design and basic drawing and painting.
Darrell Kincer (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives with his wife, Kristin, in Luxington, Kentucky. He wrote, " I started a full-time tenure track position at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky as an assistant professor of art."
Bon Koo (M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in South Korea with his wife, Keysook Lim, and their children, Doyun (July 1993) and Sunmo (January 1996).
Kelly Langlois (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Cambridge, N.Y., and is a graphic designer with On-Premise Communications.
Travis Lanham (B.F.A., sequential art, 2003) lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is a letterer with DC Comics, the comic book publisher for "Superman," "Batman," "Wonder Woman," "The Flash" and more.
Jennifer Lasswell (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) lives in Bellevue, Wash., and is assistant property manager for Oakwood Worldwide, where she manages a small staff and oversees customer service, accounting, reservations and property maintenance.
Dennis Layman (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) is a graphic specialist with Logistic Services International (LSI), a government contractor. Layman lives in Wilmington, N.C., with his wife, Lisa, and their daughter, Abigale (May 2000).
Matthew "Matt" Leighton (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) wrote, "I am living in the Charleston area with my wife and children." Visit www.charlestonmag.com.
James LeMosy (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002) wrote, "I returned home to Iowa and found a job I love at an outstanding agency. Yes, kids, it's actually possible to find great design jobs in the Midwest!" (update 09/02/08)
Jaclyn Lenz (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Hilton Head, S.C., and is creative director for High Veloci.D Inc., an in-house design firm for three adjoined companies: Sea Coast Synergy LLC, Revolution D. Inc., and Source Harbor Inc.
Emily Leu (B.F.A., fashion, 2002)
is an account executive with couture bridal and eveningwear design company
Amsale Aberra LLC in New York City. She is currently appearing in WE tv's bridal show, "Amsale Girls". (updated 06/30/11)
Rebecca "Becky" (Levin) Kent (M.Arch., 2002) wrote, "Both Christopher and I have completed our Architectural Registration Exams and are now registered architects in the state of Maryland, as of July 2007." Visit (www.levinbrown.com).
Jennifer Levo (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) accepted a position at
Vanilla Bicycles in Portland, Oregon, as graphic designer, photographer, writer and front end manager. Vanilla Bicycles is one of the most acclaimed brands of hand-made, personally crafted bikes in the U.S. Vanilla also houses the Speedvagen shop and Coat paint shop. (updated 03/15/12)
Paul Lewin (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002) lives in Chicago, Ill., and is co-owner of Tivi, a company that utilizes industrial materials and methods to create personal accessories for men and women. Visit
www.tiviwear.com.
Scharad Lightbourne (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Nassau, Bahamas, and is art director for
The Counsellors Ltd., a full-service marketing and public relations company specializing in video, audio and print media.
Jamee Linton (B.F.A., painting, 1999; M.F.A., painting, 2002) has been nominated for the 2011 Contemporary North West Art Award at the Portland Art Museum. You can view her work
online. (updated 12/17/10)
Doug Lloyd (B.F.A., painting, 2002) and the One Light Night Project team have set out to create and hang 12 oversize canvases in iconic climbing locales featuring images based on native and ancient art of the selected hanging sites. Each canvas will hang for one night only and one image will be captured to represent each of the 12 experiences. Join the team by backing the
Kickstarter Project. (updated 09/19/11)
Elizabeth (Lott) Lewis (M.F.A., interior design, 2002) runs a small design-build cabinetry and interior design company with her husband,
Will Lewis (attended SCAD).
Karen Lutz (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) lives in New York City, where she is art development coordinator for The Stephanie Odegard Collection.
Abel Macias (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) is working on Doc Martins FREEDOM Campaign. Includes 40 ft. Mural in London Store, as well as Zine Design, Shoes, and Billboards. Visit www.AbelMacias.net.
Carol Madrigal (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is motion editor for Giant Studios.
Marten Oskar Magnusson (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Stockholm, Sweden, and is Web production manager and art director assistant for Bloomsbyra Advertising Agency.
Adrienne Maples (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Overland Park, Kans., with her husband, Scott, and is owner of Adrienne Maples Photography Inc., which specializes in fine art, wedding and portrait photography. Visit www.amaples.com to view her award-winning work.
Megan Marascalco (B.F.A., photography, 2002) is owner of
Megan Marascalco Photography in Oxford, Mississippi. She wrote, "I moved to Mississippi in 2009 to be closer to my family. My photography experiences and business have blossomed since the move. I photograph on a freelance basis in a wide range of areas such as weddings, portraits, events, advertising, and editorial, which keeps it interesting. In 2011 I hired Andrea Drummond. She has been a wonderful addition and is helping me grow the business. I'm extremely excited for what the future holds." (updated 03/14/12)
Sephlyn Marcano (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Philadelphia, Pa., and is an intern architect with Matthew Millan Architects.
Amanda Marriner (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Virginia Beach, Va., with her daughter, Vanessa (August 2003), and is an architect intern with HSMM Architects, Engineers, Planners.
Maggie Marsek (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in San Diego, Calif., and works as a portrait and fashion photographer and a freelance assistant throughout southern California.
Shane Marshall Brown (B.F.A., media and performing arts, 2002) lives in New York, N.Y., and is associate/theatre director for Jeffrey Richards Associates, a Broadway theatre production company, currently producing the revival of "Glengarry Glen Ross" directed by Joe Mantello and staring Alan Alda and Liev Schrieber.
Christa Martin (B.F.A., painting, 2002) lives in Alpharetta, Ga., with her husband, Christopher. She is a part-time instructor with Ocee Art Center (www.oceearts.org).
Paul Martin (B.F.A., photography, 1995; M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Orlando, Fla. He wrote, "I am teaching graphic design for AIU Online and running Satellite 71."
Jessica Materna (attended SCAD, photography major) wrote, "I am working for my new self-owned photography business, Jessica Materna Photography. I am engaged to fellow alumni
William "Wil" Ruprecht (B.F.A., video/film, 2003). Loving every minute of life! (updated 09/30/08)
Swapnil Mathkar (M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in West Lafayette, Ind., and is a graphic designer with the Engineering Communications Office.
Brian Matney (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) wrote, "As of May 2008 I am the graphic designer for the Planitronics, Inc. Clarity division. Clarity is the leading supplier of amplified telephones, notification systems, assistive listening devices and other communication devices fro the hard-of-hearing and deaf communities worldwide. Clarity products can be found in any Wal-Mart and Radioshack stores across the country, as well as on our
Web site. My duties include the design of all company marketing collateral for all products and services, both in print and on the Web, as well as product packaging and user guide layouts. (updated 05/26/08)
Samantha (Matthews) Aron (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) is the senior graphic designer for Ocozzio, a design and marketing company. Aron lives in Augusta, Ga., with her husband, Jonathan.
Carson Mazaros (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Los Angeles, Calif., and is a graphic designer with Lucky Brand Jeans.
Kate McElwain (B.F.A., photography, 2002; M.A., graphic design, 2006) lives in New Haven, Conn., and is a designer with Group C Inc., a graphic design firm.
Erin McLaughlin (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Harwich Port, Mass., and is a realtor with ERA Martin Surette Realty (
www.erinsellscapecod.com), one of the largest real estate firms on Cape Cod.
David McLawhorn (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Spencer, N.C., and is a graphic designer with Ed Kemp Associates Advertising Design.
Julie McReynolds (B.F.A., media and performing arts, 2002) lives in Tennessee and is a field sales credit manager for Stratmar Financial. She wrote, "I work for JP Morgan Chase Bank and handle some of the credit card accounts in Tennesee and surrounding states."
Kelley Meister (B.F.A., painting, 2002) lives in St. Louis, Mo., and wrote, "I'm still creating art of all different kinds. Recently, I drew a cover art piece for our local political newspaper, The Confluence. I've also self-published multiple magazines about a variety of subjects (travels in Europe, the collective I lived in, women's socialized platonic roles with other women, etc.). I'm currently working on a painting series that explores some emotional/physical transitions I've been dealing with lately."
Ed Mendez (M.F.A., pending, computer art) is a compositor for ESC Entertainment, a visual effects company. Mendez lives in Alameda, Calif., with his wife, Christie, and their daughter, Isabella (June 2002).
Eddie Mensore (M.F.A., video/film, 2002) lives in Hollywood, Calif., where he has worked as a production assistant on Walt Disney Pictures' "Ghost of Girlfriends Past," and as an art department production assistant on Walt Disney Pictures' "Sky High." Currently he is working as a cast assistant to Mike Mitchell, the director of "Sky High."
Melissa Mermoz (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Naples, Fla., with her husband, Juan. She is a server at Il Bellagio.
Andrea Messina (M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is creative director of the Working Class Studio at the Savannah College of Art and Design. The studio manufactures a line of modern home accessories and lifestyle products based on designs created by artists of the college. Each academic quarter students are selected as interns to form an interdisciplinary design team led by studio directors. This unique concept for an education institution marries function and fine art to bring a well-curated mix of cutting-edge design. Their ever-expanding collection includes graphically striking journals, stationery, pillows and innovative housewares in a contemporary palette.
Hong Mi (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., with his wife, Shuping Bao, and their daughter, Catherine (May 2002). Hong is a staff architect with Cooper Carry Inc., an architectural firm.
Joseph P. Middlebrooks Shapiro (B.F.A., industrial design, 2002) graduated Seton Hall Law and received a Juris Doctor in 2008 with a concentration in intellectual property, and is admitted to practice in the States of New Jersey and New York, as well as the District of New Jersey and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. (updated 03/11/10)
James Misarti (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Hackettstown, N.J., with his wife, Karen. Misarti is a master control operator for CN8, The Comcast Network, a leading regional cable network.Misarti wrote, "I recently won two awards, a2005 Telly Award Finalist for a public service commerical on child abuse and neglect and a 2005Aurora Award Winner for a public service commercial on child abuse and neglect.Both were titled "Don't Be Invisible...Care."
Andres Moline (B.F.A., industrial design, 2002) lives in North Miami Beach, Fla., and is senior industrial designer for Applica Consumer Products Inc., a subsidiary of Applica Incorporated, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of small appliances for use in and outside the home.
William "Matthew" Montgomery (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., and is a production designer with Billian Publishing. Montgomery does ad production for four different magazines.
Aleksandra Moore (B.F.A., interior design, 2002; M.F.A., interior design, 2004)--see note under 2004.
Tanya Moran (B.F.A., photography, 2002) relocated to Austin, Texas, where she works for Dell, Inc as a web designer and production artist. (updated 04/18/12)
Laurissa (Mottola) Whittington (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Celebration, Fla., with her husband,
Matt Whittington (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002). She is a graphic designer for Universal Orlando.
Michael Muller (M.Arch., 2002) wrote, "I've recently purchased a home and am enjoying the renovation process. Its becoming my second studio indeed." (updated 04/26/10)
Elliott Munoz (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Burke, Va., and is a Web designer for Edge Media Design.
Zachary Nederlander (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Venice, Calif., and is owner and sole proprietor of Empire Studios, a visual FX and broadcast graphics for film and television.
Steve Nelson (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) is a 3-D artist/animator with Vicarious Visions. He lives in Albany, N.Y., with his wife, Tiffany.
Mark Nguyen (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., with his wife, Cristin. Nguyen works for Piedmont Television - WJCL ABC 22 and WTGS Fox 28 doing motion graphics and broadcast design.
Laura Nichols (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Richmond, Va., and is a substitute teacher for the Henrico County Public Schools.
Rachel Nicholson (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) lives in Tallahassee, Fla., and is a producer for Mike Vasilinda Productions.
Shweta Oke (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in New York, N.Y. and is art director for Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, a marketing communications network. She won the Cannes Lions Direct International Advertising Award 2004, the Golden Arrow 2003 Wunderman Award for creative excellence and worked on the advertising campaign for a multinational client at the U.S. Open 2004.
Kris Olsen (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) has relocated to Chicago, Ill., and is forging her future with high hopes. She visits
Pierce Scantlin (B.F.A., computer art, 2003) and his girlfriend, Camille, once a week at their home in Wicker Park, Ill.
Toby Olsen (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Australia and works at Aces Wild Tattoo.
Virginia "Ginger" Orlowski (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Bluffton, S.C., with her husband, Steven, and their daughter, Haley (July 1998). Orlowski is the assistant production manager for Crescent Moon Pictures, a video production company.
Robert Owens (B.F.A., video/film 2002) is VFX coordinator for R!OT Pictures, a postproduction/visual effects company.
SeunghanPaik (M.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Suwon, Korea, with his wife, Yangeui Lee and their son, Kyoungwoo (March 2004). He is the assistant director of interior design for Amco, an engineering and construction affiliate of Hyundai Motor Company. Paik is responsible for residential and noncommercial interior design and management.
Suchitra Parikh-Crandall (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) is the director of motion graphics for In Sync Advertising, a motion picture advertising company. She lives in Los Angeles, Calif., with her husband,
Peter Crandall (B.F.A., computer art, 2003). She wrote, "I met the love of my life at SCAD, and we married last year."
Angela Payne (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) lives in Los Angeles, Calif., and is the executive assistant to the senior vice president of creative advertising at Universal Pictures (
www.universalpictures.com).
Jen Pellin (B.F.A., computer art and graphic design, 2002) lives in Greenwood, S.C., and is Web and e-news coordinator for Erskine College.
Arthea Benita Perry (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) wrote that in September 2005, excerpts of her documentary works were used in Manchester, England, for multicultural educational workshops on Yoruba culture. For the past nine years she has worked with Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina and African-based communities throughout the United States. She has received various awards for her research and short documentaries and, in 2006, started her own business, Oya Studios, to launch her efforts.
John "Jack" Persun (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in South Williamsport, Penn., and is part of the rehabilitative staff for Hope Enterprises Inc., a state-run facility for individuals with metal retardation.
Rob Peterson (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) wrote, "I participated in the 1st Ghetto Biennale in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in December 2009. I was invited there to produce a four channel sound sculpture. The experience there and the subsequent earthquake three weeks after I left on Dec. 20 galvanized not only my spirit but also my work. My sense is that it is not only important but now a matter of life and death that art rejoin itself with the rest of the flow of social and cultural progress. Otherwise we are just talking to ourselves in a corner of a dark room." (updated 09/13/10)
Benjamin Phillips (M.F.A., sequential art, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., with his wife, Michelle. He is a freelance artist with Devil's Due Publishing, a comic book publisher, and a part-time professor of foundation studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design. .
Victoria Pisarello (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in New Orleans, La., and is head photographer for Lotus Studios, a photography studio.
Collin Pisarra (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) lives in Weehawken, N.J., and is a graphic designer for NBC New York.
Claire Polansky (B.F.A., painting, 2002) wrote, "After gypsying around the country, I settled in Portland, Oregon. I divide my time between teaching art to low-income and minority students part-time, leading occasional arts-based workshops, and creating art that is usually political/ or environmental in nature. I'm also writing my first animal rights comic book.
www.zhibit.org/eco-healing" (updated 03/28/09)
Julia Pons (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) wrote, "I have been living in Hawaii since graduation in 2002. I am currently working on a resort renovation on the island of Maui and several high end residences on Oahu. I am really intrigued with Hawaiian style and culture and enjoy working in paradise."
Danielle Pope (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002) lives in Emerson, N.J., and is design coordinator for Total Office Interiors.
Jennifer (Presnell) Farese (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) wrote, "My husband Nick and I welcomed a baby boy Everett Farese on October 10th, 2006. He weighed 7 pounds, 9oz and was 20.5 inches long. He has been such a joy and such a fun and wonderful addition to our family."
Risa Prominda (M.Arch., 2002) is a designer with Niles Bolton Associates. He lives in Alexandria, Va., with his wife, Miranda.
Nicholas Puckett (M.Arch., 2002) lives in London, England, and is unit master for first-year studio at the Architectural Association. He is also the head of media and digital methods within the department of industrial design engineering at the Royal College of Art, London, United Kingdom. His recent projects include an exhibition of Playstation Portable, London United Kingdom, as well as various education and research projects in China and the United States. "I currently teach at the Architectural Association, University of Westminister, and The Institute of Experimental Architecture Innsbruck. I also have my own practice researching new digital design methods."
Sara Rad (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) wrote," For the past few years I have been training my dog in Urban Search and Rescue for New Zealand. We passed our assessment in late October 2007 and have become operational. This means that New Zealand now has 10 operational dogs in the country that are trained to find people that are buried in collapsed buildings."
Charles Raffetto (M.F.A., media and performing arts, 2002) lives in Northfield, Mass., and is technical director/designer of the theater department at Northfield Mount Hermon School.
Elizabeth Raley (B.F.A., photography, 2002) is a freelance photographer in Savannah, Ga.
Czabrina (Ramsay) Harvey (B.F.A., fashion, 2002) is an associate designer of mens specialty retail knits for Cutter & Buck. She lives in Seattle, Wash., with her husband,
Kerron Harvey (B.F.A., computer art, 2000).
Matthew Ray (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) is married to
Amanda Jaynes-Ray (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) and is living in Boulder, Colo. and spending my days as a TD at CP+B working on accounts such as VW, Domino's, BK & MSFT. (updated 10/19/08)
Leigh-Ann Razza (B.F.A., media and performing arts, 2002) wrote, " I am currently working for Vito Acconci at the Acconci Studio in Brooklyn, NY while researching for my graduate thesis at RISD on sustainable vertical urban agricultural systems in Cairo, Egypt."
Muhammad Umer Rehman (M.F.A., fashion, 2002) lives in Karachi, Pakistan, and is program coordinator and a faculty member with the Asian Institute of Fashion Design.
Mark Reisch (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Alhambra, Calif., with his wife, Kristi. He is a multimedia artist with Jungle Cinema. He wrote, "I've moved to L.A. to break into the industry and am starting to make some headway. To future grads: be persistent and follow your dreams!"
Tiffany Reissig (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is an admissions representative for the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Ian Reves (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., with his wife,
Jennifer Reves (B.F.A., illustration, 2001). Ian Reves is a designer for Adrenaline, an advertising and design agency.
Charlene Rexford (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Baton Rouge, La., and is a student development specialist with the Louisiana School for the Deaf. She wrote, "I administer the behavioral modification program as well as teaching the independent living skills via workshops, one-on-one, and various other activities targeted at developing the student's preparedness for life beyond the residential setting."
Katy Riechert (B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2002) is self-employed as a jewelry artist. She lives in Savannah, Ga., with her husband, David.
Linda Riera (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Flushing, N.Y., and is a computer animator with Inspireworks Inc.
Derek Robinson (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is a news cast director for WSAV while also attending the graduate program in broadcast design at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Clari Rodriguez (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) is assistant to the senior designer at an interior design company in Naples, Fla., that specializes in residential and commercial design work.
Gabrielle (Rogers) Fludd (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) owns
GumdropSwap.com, a kid's boutique and clothing swap club that is an alternative to consignment. She also sells original items made from salvaged material from damaged kids' clothes. (updated 09/20/10)
Maria "Gabi" Rojas (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in San Francisco, Calif., and is an art teacher for the School of Music and Fine Arts.
Teresa Roles (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., with her son, Holden (November, 1999). Roles is an account executive and freelance photographer for Skirt! Magazine.
Thomasid Rolls (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga. He is the chief editor and media designer for Overcoming By Faith Ministries. He will get married on July 16, 2006.
Linda Rorer (M.F.A., painting, 2002) is director of the new Palmetto Bluff Gallery in Bluffton, SC. (updated 12/03/09)
Adam Ross (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Lincoln Park, N.J., with his wife, Leann. He is the digital department supervisor for McFarlane Design Group, whose parent company is Todd McFarlane Productions.
Samantha (Rubin) LeVan (B.F.A., art history, 2002) is a senior user experience designer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She wrote, "Just enjoying life with my amazing family and making a difference in patient and healthcare consumer lives through my work at Mayo Clinic." (updated 09/15/11)
Kimberly Rudolph (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Dunwoody, Ga., and is a creative production artist for Consumer Source Inc., a publishing company. As the lead artist for the Orlando Auto Guide, she is responsible for designing car advertisements, as well as production of the magazine.
Bradon Salls (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Schuylerville, N.Y., and is owner of Bdesign. He is a freelance graphic designer and has done large-scale graphics, museum interior graphics, trade shows, kiosk logos and more.
Mark Sanchez (M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Fairview Heights, Ill., and is creative director for marchforth DESIGN, a creative firm.
Kate Sanders (B.F.A., fashion and graphic design, 2002) wrote, "I am a full time grad student at Pratt in visual communications. I currently live in New York City." (updated 09/27/09)
Jay Sandifer (B.F.A., fiber arts, 2002) lives in Stevens Point, Wis., with his wife, Sherry. Sandifer is the fine arts director for the Good News Fellowship Church and Stevens Point Christian Academy.
Stephanie Sarausky (B.F.A., media and performing arts, 2002) lives in Wolfeboro, N.H., and is an art teacher with the Pleasant Street Elementary School. She wrote, "The summer after my first school year teaching, I started Boro Fall Art, a children's furniture company in which I do original and custom pieces for children's rooms. I also began painting wall murals to go along with the furniture. I figured I have the best of both worlds, a steady job which allows me to work with today's youth, and my art anytime, all the time."
JP Sarni (B.F.A., media and performing arts, 2002) lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is senior coordinator, comedy and talk programming, and entertainment critic for SIRIUS Satellite Radio, a national satellite radio company with over 120 channels of commercial-free music and home of the Howard Stern Show.
Dawn Schmidt (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Springfield, Va., and has been working in a middle school as a special education teacher since September 2003. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in special education.
Martin Schmedt (B.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Hendersonville, N.C., and is a youth counselor with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, a wilderness rehabilitation setting for troubled youths.
Sarah Schultz (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Lincoln Park, N.J., and is a lead graphic artist for the television program "The Most with Alison Stewart" on MSNBC. She is responsible for working with producers and directors to create graphics needed for the daily show and breaking news. She has also created large format print pieces for sets, as well as animations for segment bumps and sponsored spots. Recently, Schultz received a gold BDA award for an interstitial created for MSNBC called "Health Watch." View her work at
http://sarah.cappuccinocowgirls.com/.
Leslie "David" Schupbach (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Lansing, Mich, with his wife, Gail. He is art director for the Michigan House of Representatives.
Steven Schwickart (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in N. Hollywood, Calif., and is visual effects coordinator for Rhythm & Hues Studios.
Jori (Semple) Bennett (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) wrote, "My husband,
Freddie Bennett (B.F.A., photography, 2002), and I have recently moved to Los Angeles, Calif. Freddie and I got married two years ago and are loving life out here on the West coast with out dog, Roxie." (posted 07/14/08)
Jimmy Setiabudi (M.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Malden, Mass., and is an interior designer with CBT Architects, a professional design firm in Boston providing services in architecture, interior architecture, site planning and urban design.
Tavershima "Tav" Shande (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) wrote, "I am now living in beautiful Monterey, Calif., and working as part of the talented Americas Army game development team and loving every minute of it! Make sure you play our game! Thank you, SCAD, for all you've done to help me get my dream job, right out of college."
Dameon Sharp (B.F.A., fibers, 2002) lives in Chattanooga, Tenn., and is a design technician with Tricycle Inc. (www.tricycleinc.com). He is responsible for evaluating textile/carpet product designs and specifications and translating the physical products into digitized SIM-ready products.
Stephen Simmerman (M.F.A., graphic design, 2002) had an excerpt from his graphic novel, "Pinky's Biennale," published in New Plains Review Fall 2012 issue. (updated 12/13/12)
Katherine Silvia (M.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is a news planner/designer for the Carolina Morning News, a daily newspaper out of Bluffton, S.C.
Amy Kayln Sims (B.F.A., graphic design and photography, 2002) wrote, "I was married in New York City on September 9, 2006. My husband and I currently live in Manhattan. I am working as a freelance commercial and fine art photographer and my husband works as a senior art director and illustrator at Sony BMG." Visit www.amykaylnsims.com.
Anthony "Andy" Sims (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Lawrenceville, Ga., with his wife,
Megan Sims (B.F.A., interior design, 2001). Sims is creative director for Accent South Media Inc., a multimedia design firm that includes the publication of a local magazine "Accent Gwinnett."
Erika Slezak (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Orlando, Fla., and is an architectural coordinator with VITETTA, an A/E firm based in Philadelphia with satellite offices in Florida, Harrisburg, New Jersey, California and Texas.
Lee Smathers (B.F.A., graphic design, 1999; M.F.A., photography, 2002) accepted a position as assistant photography professor it the photography and related media department of Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea. (updated 08/29/11)
Marcy Smith (B.F.A., fashion, 2002) lives in Memphis, Tennessee, and is a product development specialist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (updated 08/16/11)
Kristina (Soder) Benshoff (B.F.A., fashion, 2002) is an artist for Wormser Company, a children's apparel design company. She lives in Chicago, Ill., with her 9-year-old daughter, Daisy.
Jake Soper (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Milwaukee, Wis. After freelancing for a few years after graduation, he now has a full-time position as the in-house fashion photo assistant at Carson Pirie Scott photo studios.
Charlie Spaht (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) wrote, "After eight years in Atlanta, Georgia, I moved to Los Angeles, California, in 2010 to continue my career in feature film and television editing. Things are going well; I'm a member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild and am lucky enough to be working frequently with very talented people. I'm also staying busy with my side endeavors in painting, drawing, writing, photography, home recording, and exploring my new town/coast." (updated 01/18/11)
Heidi Standridge (B.F.A., fashion, 2002) lives in Birmingham, Ala., and owns her own company, Heidi Elnora (
www.heidielnora.com), creating one-of-a-kind bridal gowns. Standridge has also designed children's clothes for Carter's and was featured as a contestant on season two of the reality show "Project Runway." She wrote, "For so long I tried to determine what it was that I truly enjoyed designing. I enjoy designing a little bit of everything but have found my true talent and passion in these [bridal] gowns."
Jen Starling (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002) lives in Virginia Beach, Va., and is the upper school art and graphic design teacher for Chesapeake Bay Academy, a private school. She is also working with several other artists on some independent comic ventures.
ChadStarr (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Roanoke, Va., and is a designer with Access, a design firm.
Emily (Stephens) Renfro (M.F.A., illustration, 2002) wrote, "In the last year, I moved to a new city, changed my job, and got married." Visit www.reeds.com.
Kenyatta Stewart (M.A., broadcast design, 2002) is a graphic designer at MadGenius Advertising Agency in Ridgeland, Miss. He was commissioned by the Smith Robertson Museum to do two paintings for an African Creole exhibit held in conjunction with the Splendors of Versailles exhibit in Jackson, Miss. His design and production credits include work for Neiman Marcus and Walt Disney World.
Mandy Stinson (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., with her son Ed (November 2001), and is director of publications for St. Andrew's School, a private K-12 school.
Dave Stomatuk (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) wrote, "Working as an architect at KlingStubbins a 500+ Architectural/Engineering/Planning/Interior Design firm in Cambridge, Massachusetts (
www.klingstubbins.com). Projects range from Corporate/Commercial, Government, Health Care, Higher Education, Hospitality/Entertainment, Institutional/Civic, and Research and Development. Currently in my fourth year of a five year Master's program at the Boston Architectural Center."
Patrick Stone (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Irvine, Calif., with his wife, Dorothy. He is an artist with Blizzard Entertainment. His past projects include "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow" and "America's Army" (PC).
Laura (Summerlin) Donnes (B.F.A., graphic Design, 2002) lives in Atlanta, Ga., with her husband, Robert. She is an account executive with Standard Press, a commercial printer.
Dena Taratoot (B.F.A., fibers, 2002) lives in Hickory, N.C., and is a junior designer for Valdese Weavers.
Dante Taylor (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) is a graphic designer with Morris Digital Works. He lives in Augusta, Ga., with his wife, Ericka, and their child, Imsety (September 2003).
Erica Taylor (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) lives in Crown Point, Ind., and is Calumet, Ind., region director for the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. She wrote, "I'm currently restoring my 1917 brick bungalow and traveling the world as work allows. I'm newly engaged to a former Marine, but no wedding date set yet."
Stacy (Taylor) Brooks ( B.F.A., illustration, 2000) worte. " My husband and I just welcomed our first child into the world. Our daughter, Sidney Allison Brooks, was born June 2, 2007."
Tiffani Taylor (B.F.A., painting, 2002; M.A., art history, 2003) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is a self-employed artist. Her mixed media paintings are currently shown in galleries internationally. Her pottery, inspired by Dali, is commissioned by and displayed at the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla. Her murals are painted in private homes and businesses across the United States. To view her work, visit
www.tiffaniart.com
Christina Terry (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Garwood, N.J., and is a graphic designer with The Institute for Private Investors.
Ryan Terry (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) is the senior action script developer for Velocity Works, a design group located in Savannah, Ga.
Benjamin Thigpen (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in New York, N.Y., and is a production assistant with Arthur Elgort (
www.arthurelgort.com), a photographer who took some of the most iconic fashion photographs of the 1970s and 80s, and whose work can be seen in the December 2006 issue of Vogue.
Daniel "Shane" Thompson (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in North Augusta, South Carolina, with his wife, Sarah, and son, Daniel. He is an owner of
Kruhu, a creative design group that offers web design, graphic design, photography and environmental solutions and consulting. (updated 12/19/11)
Gina Thompson (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002) cofounded the company
Voyeur Designs, an Atlanta-based design and installation team that strives to redefine, repurpose and reuse discarded objects to create art installations in retail, commercial and public spaces for a diverse range of clients. Thompson just completed an installation piece for "Urban Fronts," a juried show sponsored by the Atlanta chapter of The American Institute of Architects on Sunday, April 7, inside the Viewpoint Building, 855 Peachtree St. NE. Her piece featured 375 VHS tapes that were carefully deconstructed and installed into an empty 300-square-foot retail space. (updated 04/18/13)
Trooper Thindwa (M.Arch., 2002) lives in Long Beach, Calif., and is an architect with KTGY Group, Inc.
Katherine "Kat" (Timer) Hagan (M.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Marietta, Ga., with her husband,
Merrill Hagan (B.F.A., computer art and video/film, 2001). Kat Hagan is an instructor of graphic design and art history at Westwood College.
Nathan Todd (B.F.A., photography, 2002) is a staff photographer at the Douglas County Sentinel. He lives in Dallas, Ga., with his wife, Jamie, and their daughter, Cailin (January 2004).
Meryl Truett (M.F.A., photography, 2002), SCAD adjunct professor of photography, participated the first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event. (updated 04/18/13)
Arlene Tucker (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) lives in the Czech Republic and works for Divus, a publishing company.
Kelly (Turner) Cavin (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Birmingham, Ala., with her husband, Hesston, and they are expecting their first child in November 2005. Cavin is a graphic designer with Business Partner of Birmingham, a one-stop marketing company.
Daynan Tynes (M.Arch., 2002) lives in the Bahamas, and works for Jason P. Lorandos Architects.
Michael Van Rhee (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992) completed 10 years of service as a graphic designer/art director for International Speedway Corporation where he helped promote motorsports events around the country for NASCAR, IRL, Grand American Road, and other racing series. He recently changed jobs in the professional sports industry and was hired by the NBA's Orlando Magic to offer design/branding support for the corporate partnership division/marketing as well as the entire Magic organization. Michael lives in Ormond Beach, Fla., with his wife Joanna, and two daughters, Hanna and Lauren.
Afton Volner (B.F.A., media and performing arts, 2003) lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Volner wrote, "I am a children's minister with Metro Ministries, America's largest Sunday School, focused on ministering to inner city kids (around 20,000 a week). Every week I go to the Lafayette Gardens Projects in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn and visit my kids in their homes. Later that week I pick them up in a bus and take them to Sunday School where I preach, perform skits and oversee Sunday School. I have an awesome relationship with my kids and because of that I am able to help change their lives for the better."
Jedediah Voltz (B.F.A., sequential art, 2002) lives in Los Angeles, Calif., and builds props and sets for commercials, telelvision and film. View his portfolio at www.monglo.com.
Jen Waldron (B.F.A., photography, 2002) is a scanning technician for All American Crafts Publishing. She lives in Andover, N.J., with her husband,
Brandon Blauvelt (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002).
Amy Wan (M.Arch., 2002) live in Irvine, Calif., with her husband, Michael. She is a junior designer and intern architect with BSB Architects & Planners Inc., an architectural firm that specializes in residential and small commercial projects.
Amanda Ward (B.F.A., video/film and media and performing arts, 2002) lives in New York City, and works for Radioaktive 401 Films in Manhattan. She is also involved in the development of ideas for feature films, editing and multi-media installation for an off-Broadway show.
Piper Watson (B.F.A., film and television, 2002) lives in Steamboat Springs, Colo., and is a manager with Bap Inc. (
www.wearbap.com), a manufacturer of outdoor clothing, tents, sleeping bags and pads. She is responsible for managing the retail store and for product development for upcoming seasons. Watson wrote, "I just completed a four month, 3,000-mile cycling expedition from South Turkey to Austria! With lots of new ideas and a refreshed palette, I am anxious to return to Steamboat Springs."
Chris Wawrousek (B.F.A., product/industrial design, 2002) lives in Mohnton, Penn., and is an intern with New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., where he assists with various aspects of athletic footwear design.
Christine Way (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) lives in Glendale, Ariz., and is manager of records management for Pulte Homes. She wrote, "I recently became engaged and am planning a wedding along with applying for graduate school. It is a very exciting time in my life, filled with numerous changes!"
Carrie (Webb) Garcia (B.F.A., photography, 2002) wrote, " I have had two major changes in my life. February 17th I married a wonderful man, Eric Garcia. We met while working together at Harcourt School Publishers. In April, I left Harcourt and am now working for Bonnier Corporation in Winter Park, Florida (www.bonniercorp.com). I am the photo editor for Caribbean Travel & Life and Spot Diver Magazines. I'm loving both! "
Jennifer Weber (B.F.A., fashion, 2002) lives in Hoboken, N.J., and is an underwear designer for American Eagle Outfitters.
Jessica (Webster) Chorley (B.F.A., fashion, 2002) lives with her husband, Luke, and her son, Holden, in Hoschton, Georgia. She wrote, "Current position of Visual Merchandiser at the Ashley Furniture Homestore in Athens, Georgia. Visual Merchandising Feng Shui vignette layout featured in May edition of Southern Distinction magazine. Store was selected as location for several commercial shoots for the company nationwide."
Thomas Webster (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Seoul, Korea, with his wife, Do Young. He wrote, "I'm currently teaching English at Myongji University in Seoul and exhibiting in Seoul and cities in the United States."
Katherine (Weiser) Caldwell (B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2002) lives in Magnolia, Ark., with her husband,
Nathan Caldwell (B.F.A., interior design, 2004). She is the owner of Imaginations, a studio where she teaches art to kids and adults. She also has her own line of jewelry.
Lillian "Maura" Welch (M.F.A., fashion, 2002) lives in Smithfield, N.C., and is an intern at Jeanswear for Too Inc., a retail company that owns the brands Limited Too, Mishmash and Goldmark.
Brooke Wenth (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is studio manager for Stephen Lewis Studio.
Sarah Whiting (M.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and owns her own photography studio.
Matthew Whittington (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Celebration, Fla., with his wife,
Laurissa (Mattola) Whittington (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002). He is the client production coordinator for the Orlando Sentinel (
www.orlandosentinel.com).
Addy Widjaja (M.F.A., industrial design, 2002) lives in Davie, Fla., with his wife, Lydia. Widjaja is the director of design and prototype development for the Lighting Science Group Corporation, a Dallas-based holding company that designs and sells energy-efficient lighting solutions based on light emitting diodes.
Jarrett Widman (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Evanston, Ill. He wrote, "I do freelance work and am building a good business based entirely on referrals. It's all quite fun."
Amanda Wilhite (B.F.A., photography, 2002) lives in Duluth, Ga., with her partner, Jeremy Shankel.
Keith Wilkins (B.F.A., furniture design, 2002) lives in Philadelphia, Penn., and is a designer with Amuneal Metalforms, a company that designs and fabricates custom architectural and retail fixtures. Clients include Barneys N.Y., Banana Republic and Dakota Jackson.
Shannon (Williard) Danford (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Orlando, Fla., with her husband, Mark. They are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Madison, June 8, 2005. She was 7 lbs 9oz and was 21 inches long. Danford is the owner of Energy Graphics, a full-house graphic design company.
A. Elizabeth Williams (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and works for the Owens-Thomas House Museum.
Kenny Willis (B.F.A., illustration, 2002) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is visual arts director of the Starland Design District, a creative community for artists, designers and crafters to live, work, congregate and exhibit. Willis writes that he has made a comfortable home in Starland with his dog, Indi.
Whitney Wilson (B.F.A., video/film, 2002) lives in Charlotte, N.C., and is a promotions editor with WSOC-TV, Channel 9 News.
Phillip Wong (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in Washington, D.C., and is a consultant/designer for Booz Allen Hamilton, a global strategy and technology firm
Andrew Works (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in Ocala, Fla., and is a graphic designer for On Top of the World Inc., a real estate development and active senior communities management company. Andrew lives with his wife, Courtney, and their son, Andrew (July 2003).
Sam Wu (B.F.A., industrial design, 2002) lives in Miramar, Fla., and is the senior industrial designer for ERA Design, a design, engineering and manufacturing firm.
Catherine "Katie" Yancey (M.F.A., illustration, 2002) is self-employed as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. She lives in Stafford, Va., with her husband, Rick, and her stepson, Karlan.
Beth Yonker (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) lives in St. Louis, MO, and is working as an Art Director at Image Technologies Corporation (
www.imagetechnologies.com), a meeting, events and production company.
James "Sam" York (M.F.A., interior design, 2002) lives in Asheville, N.C., and is a designer/architectural assistant with Thomas Lawton Architects (
www.tlawton.com), a high-end residential design firm. He relocated to Asheville in 2005, but wrote that previously, he "gained valuable design experience working for various design firms in Miami, Fla., from 2002-05."
Bethany Young (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in San Francisco, California, and is in graduate studies at the Academy of Art College.
Aron Zoellner (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) lives in St. Louis, Mo., and is a 3-D graphic artist with Simutronics. He wrote, "I work on anything from needed props to environments to my current project with character development and animation. I'm responsible for everything from concept through the finished 3-D art."