After graduating with a B.S. in Merchandising Management from Oregon State University, Jennifer found herself exploring roles within many industries in her hometown of Los Angeles. From e-commerce, to video production, to branding, each work focus was not quite the right fit. She found herself working with amazing talent, providing value to clients, learning new →
Raven attended St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN, where she majored in business administration and minored in biology. Her passions include environmental and racial justice, as well as advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ and Native American communities. When she’s not studying or working as a marketing specialist in the Twin Cities, she’s →
Walker is an illustrator and graphic designer who works on climate centric projects to create vibrant and optimistic story driven imagery. He lives in Portland Oregon, runs a successful freelance business, and is an Adjunct Professor at Portland State University. He thrives in communities with clear communication, common goals, and high enthusiasm. He loves bikes, →
My name is Claudia Davelman. I immigrated from Ukraine to New York in 1994. I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in 2006. I majored in Fashion Design and graduated cum laude and with critics award. Prior to attending the FIT I worked at Jane Suttell Fashion Atelier as a pattern maker. While →
I received my B.S. in Apparel Design and Merchandising Management with a minor in Business & Entrepreneurship from the competitive programs at Oregon State University. Later, I continued my professional education by earning certificates in Creative Arts and Graphic Design from Colorado Mountain College. Additionally, I attended the prestigious PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, where I →
Ophelie Echelard’s background consists of a B.A in International Business as well as a B.A in American Literature. She graduated from a Master’s of Business Administration in 2018 from Concordia University, in St Paul, MN. She grew up in France and has been living in the Twin Cities since 2014. She currently is a Strategy →
Emma is an alumnus from the University of Texas at Arlington’s School of Architecture, with her B.S. in Interior Design. A well-rounded education in architecture, interior design, and furniture design set her up to spend the first 7 years of her career at two of the largest architecture firms in the country. She practiced hospitality →
I always had a divine feeling to reach out and help people. I find myself trying to problem solve and make a difference whether as my position a Purchasing Director for a Not-for-profit foundation or on a personal level helping overseas building back lives from floods in central America. Having a background in domestic and →
Amanda graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Stout with a B.A. in Industrial Design in 2017. After a few years in the craft beer industry she relocated to Minneapolis to work as a CAD drafter then product designer for a local commercial furniture manufacturer. Amanda’s interest in social justice and intersectional environmentalism lead her →
I am a product designer, foodie, and outdoor enthusiast. I’ve had the pleasure of growing up in the heart of the Pacific Northwest and continuing to call it home. I’m inspired by my surroundings, locally and abroad, but thrive most in wild spaces. With design comes the power and great responsibility of introducing new products →
Kaitlin is a learner, grower, outdoor enthusiast and she strives to make real, empathetic, and environmentally-conscious change in the world. She is the founder and creative director of Stand Creative Studio, a graphic and web design firm located in Steamboat Springs, CO. Stand serves clients across the United States that has garnered accolades from organizations →
Since graduating MCAD in 2011 with a BFA in Illustration, Sarah has been a Senior Creative for a Minneapolis-based retail consulting firm, bringing strategic shopping experiences and compelling brand stories to life for mass retail. She is also an active Sustainability Advocate, passionate about living a sustainable lifestyle. Leading by example, she is a plant-based →
Emily graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior and a minor in Sustainability. Born on the Jersey Shore, she grew up loving animals and exploring nature with her dad and visiting family in Brazil most winters with her mom. Having a worldly perspective at a young age →
Kate loves learning about how things work and deconstructing her assumptions to cultivate resilience. She’s a photographer and sound artist who has exhibited in Australia, China, Germany, Spain, and throughout the UK, as well as in New York and Montana. Her work has been featured in Next Level Magazine, Royal Photographic Society: Contemporary Photography, The →
As the graphic designer for the Des Moines Public Library, the largest public library system in the state of Iowa, Tania Kac creates consistent branding and marketing pieces for the public and throughout the organization, from small projects to full-blown outreach campaigns. Since 2012, she has worked on a variety of print and digital projects →
Tica Lubin earned a BA in Fine Arts and Biology from CU Boulder. Moving to NYC after college she completed a certificate in Botanical Illustration at the New York Botanical Gardens and embarked on a career in museum exhibit design, fabrication, content creation at the American Museum of Natural History. She was instrumental in starting →
Angelina Malizia earned her BS in Product Design from the University of Oregon. Upon graduation, Angelina began working with heritage leather goods in Portland, OR. This led her to designing and developing up–cycled bags and accessories from pre and post consumer salvage. She now works as an independent softgoods designer and developer, primarily working with startups to establish →
Haida May has a varied professional background, including a Technical Degree in Apparel Design and a B.S. in Human Centered Design and Environmental Studies from the University of Washington in 2008. She has worked as a Technical Designer and Handbag Designer for Tommy Hilfiger in New York and Nordstrom Product Group in Seattle. She currently →
Ethan Mitchell is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he received his Bachelor’s in Industrial Design and Philosophy. While in school, he engaged with the debate team, the Industrial Design Society of America (ISDA), Engineers without Borders (EWB), and the National Organization of Business and Engineering (NOBE). He currently lives →
Michele Moore is an art director with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), where she strives to communicate to more than 9.6 million people every day. She has been part of Metro’s award-winning in-house Design Studio since 2005, designing everything from billboards to belt buckles in both print and digital formats. Prior to →
Sarah graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in 2010 with a B.A. in Psychology and English. Currently working as a creative director for an in-context insights agency, she is skilled at understanding consumer behavior and strategizing how to best serve their wants and needs. After working with consumer packaged goods companies for →
Kelsey graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in 2008 with a BA in Psychology and Spanish. She worked in behavioral sciences for a number of years before changing her focus and studying Apparel Design. As a student of one of the worlds most polluting industries, Kelsey’s interest in sustainability and designing sustainable solutions began →
Engaged in all aspects of the video process, I currently work as a video editor at an advertising agency based in Minneapolis. Storytelling and connectivity are at the heart of my practice as I celebrate ever-evolving life, culture, and individuality. A complementary background in anthropology influences my deep appreciation for a story well told. I am →
Akshaya Patrachari has a Masters in Textile Technology and Management from NC State and over 7 years of product marketing and category management experience in Apparel, Non-woven and Footwear. Most recently, she worked at a Fortune 500 company where she led customer insight and strategy efforts to support launching a new fiber product into performance →
Natalie is an artist and designer currently working as an Apparel Designer at adidas in Portland, Oregon. She grew up in the North West and has a love for all things outdoors. In 2014 Natalie graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Apparel Design and a BA in International Studies. Outside of her →
A Minnesota native, Anna graduated from Carleton College in 2017 with a degree in International Relations. Her interest in sustainable design and creating a more community-centric world was influenced by her field research on post-dictatorship economic development in Southeast Asia and working with small businesses at NEON, a business incubator in North Minneapolis. Currently, she works as a →
Samantha earned her BA in Graphic Design and Digital Media from Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. Upon graduating, she moved to Portland, Maine, and started her own graphic design company, Align Design Company. Samantha hopes to use her future MCAD experience to learn how to best utilize and mainstream sustainable materials, such as hemp and →
Cindy received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a focus on human behavior and social influence. Her professional experience includes conducting user experience research for a mushroom burial company, providing behavioral therapy for youth on the autism spectrum, and managing zero-waste production in soft goods manufacturing. Having worked closely →
Dawn Suiter graduated with a BA in Screen Arts and Cultures and minor in International Studies from the University of Michigan in 2010. Over the past 6 years, she has worked as an AmeriCorps member for local nonprofits, PA on film productions, and as a Specialist at Apple. A proponent of environmental conservation and social justice →
Jordan is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where she earned her B.F.A. in Industrial Design. Currently located outside of Chicago, Jordan works for Creative Werks (creative-werks.com) as the Sr. Industrial Designer for their in-house design entity, Werkshop Design Group. Her role centers around designing packaging for top snack and →
Allison Tenn received her B.A. in graphic design from DePaul University, and currently works as an eCommerce UX/UI designer in the telecom industry. Throughout her career she has helped several small businesses and organizations establish their brand identities and web presence, and worked with numerous non-profits in various capacities on issues relating to education, homelessness, →
Ella Thomson has a background in the visual arts in painting, mixed media, and clothing design. She has a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Minnesota and has held positions in jewelry making and as an art and sustainability educator. Raised in the artist cooperatives of St.Paul, MN, historic art district Lowertown →
For the last decade, I have utilized my Community Health background to protect and improve the health of elders in retirement communities through research, education, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Working with elders nearing end-of-life, I realized that much needs to be improved in teaching preventative and holistic care at a young age, and what beauty →
Brad is an independent design professional living and working in Portland, OR. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1992 with a BFA/Graphic Design concentration. Started his career in Colorado working for small marketing/advertising firms before moving to the Pacific Northwest. While in Portland he has worked as an Art Director, Creative Director, and as →
Alex Wong is currently a senior instructor in the Engineering Drafting and Design department at Dunwoody College of Technology. He earned an Associate’s degree from Dunwoody in Engineering Drafting and Design, and a Bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison in Art. Prior to teaching, Alex worked as a mechanical designer in the Twin Cities, and he helped →
