Master of Arts in Graphic DesignMagna Cum Laude
Savannah College of Art and Design — Savannah, GA
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Curriculum Vitae
Academic Appointments · Teaching · Leadership · Scholarship · Professional Practice
My academic and professional career brings together graphic design education, curriculum development, academic leadership, creative practice, and industry engagement. Through these interconnected areas, I work to advance design education by integrating research-informed teaching, emerging technologies, experiential learning, and professional practice.
My work extends beyond the classroom through curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional organizations, community partnerships, and mentorship that connects students with opportunities in the creative industry.
This page highlights selected academic appointments, leadership roles, professional contributions, and accomplishments. The complete curriculum vitae provides a comprehensive record of my teaching, service, scholarship, and creative practice.
28+ Years
Professional Practice & Design Education
Teaching across academic settings & practicing design.
11+ Years
Academic Leadership as Program Coordinator
Graphic Design Program Coordinator at Flagler College (4 years) and previously at Keiser University (7 years)
Top 15/108
NSAC National Semifinalist
Faculty co-advisor for Flagler College's 2026 NFL campaign, earning first place in District 4 and Best Brand Activation.
AIGA + AAF
Professional Leadership
Education leadership, student mentorship, professional engagement, and creative-industry partnerships.
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Education
Bachelor of Arts in Fine ArtCum Laude
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
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Academic Appointments
My academic appointments reflect progressive responsibilities in graphic design education, including studio instruction, curriculum development, program coordination, student advising, and interdisciplinary teaching. My teaching experience spans traditional graphic design, digital media, interactive design, web design, and emerging design technologies.
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
Graphic Design Instructor
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
Graphic Design Instructor
Keiser University — Daytona Beach, FL
Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, PA
Adjunct Web Design Instructor
Daytona State College — Daytona Beach, FL
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Program Leadership
My academic leadership focuses on strengthening graphic design education through curriculum development, program assessment, course planning, faculty coordination, student advising, and professional engagement. At Flagler College, I contribute to curricular continuity and program development while responding to changes in professional practice, emerging technologies, and student learning needs. This work includes curriculum proposals, course revisions, portfolio assessment, faculty searches, industry partnerships, and student recruitment. My previous experience coordinating the Graphic Design Program at Keiser University provided an early foundation in academic administration, curriculum management, and faculty leadership.
Graphic Design Program Coordinator
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
Graphic Design Program Coordinator
Keiser University — Daytona Beach, FL
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Student Organization Leadership & Competition Advising
Faculty advising, extracurricular mentorship, professional engagement, and student achievement.
AIGA Flagler College — Faculty Advisor
Advise the student chapter through leadership development, professional programming, portfolio reviews, industry engagement, and networking opportunities that connect students with the broader design community.
AAF Flagler College — Faculty Co-Advisor
Support student engagement with the advertising industry through professional development, networking, competitions, and connections with advertising professionals.
National Student Advertising Competition — Faculty Co-Advisor
Co-advised Flagler College’s NSAC team with Chris Smith, integrating the NFL campaign brief into ART 440 Game Day Design & Sports Advertising in collaboration with ART 436 Advertising Design. Guided students through research, strategy, creative development, and presentation preparation. The team earned first place in District 4, Best Brand Activation, and National Semifinalist recognition (Top 15 of 108 institutions).
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College Leadership & Service
My institutional service reflects a commitment to shared governance, academic program development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student engagement. Through leadership of the Community-Integrated Education Committee, Sustainability Committee, Computer and Technology Committee, faculty search committees, and Diversity and Inclusion Events Subcommittee, I have contributed to institutional initiatives involving experiential learning, technology resources, faculty recruitment, and campus programming. These roles connect my expertise in design education with broader college priorities, including community engagement, educational innovation, and collaborative decision-making.
Chair, Community-Integrated Education (CIE) Committee
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
Chair, Sustainability Committee
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
Chair, Graphic Design Faculty Search Committee
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Events Sub-Committee
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
Chair, Computer and Technology Committee
Flagler College — St. Augustine, FL
Additional committee service: Community-Integrated Education (CIE), Faculty Search, Study Abroad, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Computer & Technology, Distance Learning, Service Learning & Internship, and the Gargoyle Advisory Board (see full CV).
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Research, Scholarship & Dissemination
My scholarly interests explore the intersections of design education, cognitive science, emerging technologies, visual communication, and human-centered design. I investigate how research-informed design methods can improve learning experiences, communication effectiveness, and creative practice.
Selected Scholarly Contributions
AHFE, Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International Conference
— Accepted Research Poster
Designing for the Brain: Translating Neuroscience into Human-Centered Design Principles.
ICBA, Independent College Bookstore Association Conference
— Invited Presenter
Lifestyle Branding in a Campus World. Conference presentation and workshop exploring branding, audience engagement, and design applications.
Neuro Design Research — Independent Research Initiative
An interdisciplinary inquiry examining how attention, perception, memory, emotion, and agency inform design decisions and user experiences.
The One Club for Creativity Educator’s Summit
— Presenter
Rethinking Creative Pedagogy Through Immersive Student Events. A presentation examining experiential learning, professional engagement, and innovative approaches to design education.
Design Biblioteca
— Educational Research & Resource Development
A publicly accessible educational resource developed to support the study of graphic design foundations, history, professional practice, and emerging technologies. The project extends instructional resources beyond individual courses and supports continued exploration of design education.
Together, these contributions demonstrate the development, application, and dissemination of research-informed approaches to graphic design education and professional practice.
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Professional Practice & Recognition
My professional creative practice through Lodi Design Studio encompasses brand identity, packaging design, web design and development, UX/UI design, editorial design, and integrated visual communication.
Commissioned projects provide opportunities to apply design research, creative strategy, and technical expertise to professional communication challenges. Client relationships have developed through direct commissions, referrals, and repeat engagements, reflecting the continued application of my professional expertise.
Selected clients and projects include SolJourn Retreats, Cell Nectar, Lilikoi Creations, Solkine Sun Protection, Bellagio Sun Protection, and other commercial and community-based organizations.
Selected Professional Recognition
Bronze ADDY Award — Cell Nectar Branding
Local Professional Award · DBAF, Daytona Beach Advertising Federation
4th District Silver ADDY Award — SolJourn Retreats
Regional Professional Award · 4th District American Advertising Federation — Florida and the Caribbean
Silver ADDY Award — SolJourn Retreats
Local Professional Award · DBAF, Daytona Beach Advertising Federation
Silver ADDY Award — Lilikoi Creations
Local Professional Award · DBAF, Daytona Beach Advertising Federation
These awards provide external professional recognition of creative work through the American Advertising Awards program.
My continuing professional practice informs classroom instruction through current industry workflows, client-centered design processes, professional standards, and emerging design technologies.
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Mentorship & Student Impact
Student mentorship is a central component of my teaching and professional engagement. I connect academic learning with opportunities for independent research, collaborative problem-solving, professional critique, industry networking, and competitive recognition.
Selected Mentorship Outcomes
National Student Advertising Competition
As faculty co-advisor with Chris Smith, I integrated the NFL competition brief into ART 440 Game Day Design & Sports Advertising, working collaboratively with ART 436 Advertising Design. Students applied research, strategy, creative development, and presentation skills within an agency-style learning environment. The team earned first place in District 4, received Best Brand Activation, and advanced to the National Semifinals, placing among the top 15 of 108 participating institutions.
American Advertising Awards — Student Recognition
Student work has received recognition at local, district, and national levels, including Student Best of Show, Gold ADDYs, and a National Student Silver ADDY.
Honors Research & Independent Study
I mentor students through research-informed creative inquiry, supporting the development of original project concepts, independent decision-making, and communication of research findings through visual outcomes.
Professional Engagement & Career Development
Through AIGA and AAF initiatives, agency visits, portfolio reviews, conferences, and creative workshops, I connect students with design professionals and experiences beyond the classroom. In 2017, a student participating in The One Club for Creativity's Creative Boot Camp in Miami was selected for a paid summer internship with The Community, with housing provided.
These experiences demonstrate how mentorship can extend academic learning into professional recognition, industry relationships, and career opportunities.
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Professional Leadership & Affiliations
External education leadership through AIGA Jacksonville and AAF Jacksonville complements my institutional roles as AAF chapter and NSAC faculty co-advisor. Professional judging and mentorship extend this engagement beyond the college and connect students with the design and advertising communities.
Education Co-Chair
AAF Jacksonville
Education Co-Director
AIGA Jacksonville
ADDYS Judge
DBAF American Advertising Awards — Daytona Beach, FL
Creative Bootcamp Mentor
The One Club for Creativity — Coconut Grove, FL
Gold Book Judge, Marketing and Promotions Division
Association of Directory Publishers
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