While art and design are two of Jenn’s big passions, she originally went to school to become a journalist. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in print journalism and embarked on a decade-long career that took her from Los Angeles to Delaware to Arizona then back to Delaware and then to Sacramento. She worked as a sports reporter first, but always kept a hand in design by doing side projects, and eventually moved into newspaper copy editing and page design and web design/editing somewhere along the way.

She also has a passion for teaching, and has done various workshops in the Sacramento area, including a high school workshop on newspaper design at Oak Ridge High School, and social media workshops for journalists. She also an adjunct faculty member who works as a coordinator at the graphic design lab at Sacramento City College.

Jenn has experience in print and Web design, building blogs and online stores, book/magazine/newspaper layout and designing logos. She has done work for The Sacramento Bee, the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware, the University of Delaware, Sacramento City College, and many fellow crafty businesses. (Yes, Jenn is crafty too — you can find her handmade accessories and jewelry at http://www.agirlnamedrosebud.com.)

http://www.jrosebud.com/designs

Hedie was involved with ADAC during her years at CSUS, but has become more actively involved now that her schoolwork is no longer a priority. She strongly believes in the future of the club and loves the idea of having an organization for all designers, artists, and creative individuals in Sacramento. She hopes to help the ADAC creative circle grow and thrive for years to come.

Diversity, enthusiasm, and innovation are things that Magan would like to bring to ADAC through her personality and style. She feels that ADAC is a great organization for local designers to connect with each other and an important way to give back to the artistic community. She sees many opportunities for the organization to grow and extend beyond Sacramento’s creative landscape. She has also been a regular volunteer for ADAC events, working with Chaos and the tours.

Bill became interested in technology and art and worked in public schools in the Boston area for 13 years as a technology specialist, artist, web designer, graphic designer and teacher of all of the above. He moved with his family to the Sacramento area in 2005, and continues to design web sites and print material for clients on both coasts.

Since the fall of 2006 Bill has been ADAC’s Web Master and has implemented several new features for the ADAC web site, including a new on-line membership registration. Bill looks forward to continuing to work with ADAC and hopes to help ADAC become the best professional organization it can be, as well as the definitive resource for artists, designers and creative professionals of all sorts in the Sacramento area.

www.meaddesign.net

Growing up, Sunny’s parents tried to persuade her to go into the sciences. Then again, Sunny’s interest in art and design stuck with her. Her persistence permitted her a Bachelor’s degree from UC Davis in Design with an emphasis in Visual Communication and Presentation.

Instead of going back to the Bay Area, Sunny stayed in the Sacramento area after graduating to pursue her graphic design career. Her ambition to learn different aspects of design has given her experience in magazine layout, print and Web design, map and directory publications, and non-profit work.

Her experience has included California Breast Cancer Research Program, Trader Publishing, Marketing by Design, and now currently continuing her journey with ZAP Creative.

www.sunnychang.us

Gigi feels ADAC is a wonderful organization for creatives to connect with each other and the wider artistic community. Enthusiasm, collaboration, and innovation are things that Gigi would like to contribute to ADAC. She sees many opportunities for the organization to grow and make a mark in the creative landscape.