Education:
2008 Master of Fine Art with a concentration in Painting Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
2003 Bachelor of Fine Art with a concentration in Painting and Drawing California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
1996 Medic, Army Academy of Health Science, San Antonio, TX
College and University Experience:
University of La Verne
2012 to present
Senior Adjunct Professor
American Traditions and Challenges (Humanities 101)
Foundations of Design (Art 120)
Drawing Techniques and Materials (Art 140)
Materials and Fabrication for the Artist (Art 212)
Sculpture 1 (Art 250)
Painting 1 (Art 260)
Painting 2 (Art 370)
Independent Studies (Art 399)
Directed Studies (Art 399)
Visiting Director of University Gallery, Harris Gallery, University of La Verne, Fall 2021
Member, College of Art and Science Committee on Equity, Climate and Inclusion
California State University, Long Beach
Spring 2024 to present
Lecturer
Intro to Studio, Beginning Painting (Art 287)
Loyola Marymount University
2017 to 2023
Lecturer
Experience teaching the following course
2D Design
3D Design
Norco College
2014 to 2015
Associate Faculty
2D Design and Beginning Drawing.
NamSeoul University, South Korea
2010 to 2011
Asssistant Professor
Beginning Drawing, Illustration, Figure Drawing
Panel Discussions:
2018, ULV, “Latinx Diaspora”
2013, Rio Hondo College, “Sur Biennial II”
2009, Whittier College, “Set the Controls to the Heart of the Sun”
Guest Artist:
2018, University of La Verne, Advanced Painting, Dion Johnson, La Verne, CA
2015, Cal State Long Beach, BFA juried Exhibition (Juror), Long Beach, CA
2014, Cal State Long Beach, BFA club lecture, Long Beach, CA
2010, Cal State, Long Beach, Advanced Painting, Marie Thibeault, Long Beach, CA
2009, East Los Angeles College, Intermediate Painting, Devon Tsuno, Los Angeles, CA
2009, Chaffey College, Beginning Drawing, Asad Faulwell, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2008, Chapman University, Advanced Painting, Ali Smith, Orange, CA
2007, Whittier College, Creative Writing, Ali Smith, Whittier, CA