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I am a graphic artist based in New York City, also holding the position of Associate Professor in Graphic Design at the New York Institute of Technology for over 18 years. Throughout my tenure, I have been dedicated to inspiring and empowering students to unleash their full potential in Visual Communication and Creative Messaging. My goal is to nurture creativity, encouraging students to conceptualize solutions that transcend boundaries and effectively communicate impactful messages across diverse audiences and platforms.

Before entering academia, I served as a Senior Designer at Ernst & Young. In this role, I created artistic elements for business proposals, brochures, and corporate event invitations, collaborating with esteemed clients such as CBS, General Electric, IBM, SUNY University Hospital, and MaxMara.

I am proud of my pro bono design work for the American Cancer Society in New York City and remain actively involved in diverse client projects and personal ventures. My efforts have earned recognition, including two In-house Design Awards from Graphic Design USA for my print designs in support of the American Cancer Society. Furthermore, my art and design contributions have been showcased in numerous print and online publications.

I hold a deep passion for the upcycling initiative, which I explore in my book, "Art Without Waste: 500 Upcycle & Earth-Friendly Designs," published by Rockport Publisher (ISBN: 9781631590313). The book showcases cutting-edge designers, illustrators, and artists worldwide whose creations embody eco-friendly practices such as upcycling, where sustainability plays a pivotal role in their work.

My educational journey includes earning an M.F.A. in Computer Graphics from Pratt Institute, NY, following my B.F.A. at the School of Visual & Performing Arts, Syracuse University, NY.