Both academically and professionally I have an extensive background in a wide range of both theoretical and real-world design, multimedia and communications activities. These activities have included everything from developing written materials, training, and presentations to working with journalists, producing videos, and creating a variety of online and print media. Not only have I worked in the field of high-tech corporate and marketing communications for more than two decades, I also have a BA in Communications with concentration in Visual Arts from UCSD and an MA in Educational Technology with an emphasis in Multimedia from San Diego State University. In addition, I received a Community College Instruction Certificate from UCSD Extension and have completed the requirements for an Adult Education Designated Subjects Credential (although the paperwork for this is still in process).

Since 2005, I have served as Vice President of Marketing for EcoDog, Inc., a startup in the CleanTech industry. We develop and market innovative products for home and solar energy management and shipped our first products in mid-2010.

Even though working for a startup can keep me pretty busy, I love working with students and keeping current with multimedia technology. Because of this, I've also worked as an adjunct instructor in the Educational Technology Department at SDSU since 2005. I have had the opportunity to participate in virtually all aspects of teaching and managing technology and multimedia development courses, both online and on campus. These courses included students of all ethnicities and backgrounds. In fact, the online classes have generally included a variety of international students.

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