OUR ADVISORY BOARD

We have a dedicated group of advisors that help ensure that we provide up-to-date and relevant training. And, our advisors are part of our exclusive Mentor Link that matches students with pros for consultation, portfolio reviews, advice and guidance.

Dan Madsen

Creative Director
Fidelity investments, Boston

Brandon Solis

Senior Digital Strategist
McCann, NYC/Paris

David Gonsalves

Creative Director
Freelance, NYC

CINDY WHITE

CEO/Creative Director
ParkerWhite, San Diego

Jeff Hunter

Senior Art Director
Crispin Porter, Boulder

JOSE ESLINGER

ACD
InnOcean USA, HB

JENN LAU

Senior Art Director
Carrot, NYC

MARK HIBDON

ECD/Partner
Human Group, SD

SEAN STELL

Senior Art Director
Mullen/Lowe, LA

IRENE ROBERTS

Creative Director
Internet Marketing Inc, SD

JAVIER INIGUEZ

CD & Managing Partner
EFM Agency, SD

ELIAS MORALES

Freelance Integrated ACD
Los Angeles

JASON BULLOCK

Director of Marketing
Partners in Leadership, SD

STACEY GERA

Global Account Director
TBWA/Media Arts Lab

SCOTT ROBINSON

President/CEO
FreshForm Interactive

DARRYL GORDON

VP Marketing/Operations
Medikeeper, Inc, SD

BRAD MURAMOTO

Creative Director
Perfectly Posh

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

The One Club exists to champion and promote excellence in advertising and design in all its forms. It is the world's foremost non-profit organization devoted to elevating creative work in the industry. The One Club is the 'keeper of the flame' for advertising creatives.

Creative Mornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Portfolio Studio is a proud sponsor.

SDX is San Diego’s oldest, continuously operating business association. SDX provides members with the expertise, advocacy opportunities to support and promote the local marketing and advertising community, while helping individuals advance their careers.

Established in 1986, SD/PEN is a nonprofit association of people who earn a living as editors, writers, and other word experts in all print and digital formats. SD/PEN members access a searchable directory, bimonthly education meetings, an annual workshop, and networking events.

Human-centered design has the power and potential to drive economy, industry, civic infrastructure, and quality of life. Portfolio Studio supports the Design Forward Alliance mission and summit.

The AiGA is the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with 70 chapters and more than 25,000 members. AiGA has been a dynamic contributor to the local design community in San Diego since 1987.