Mark Daybell: Professor and Department Chair

Professor Mark Daybell earned a MFA from CSU Fullerton and BS from California Polytechnic State University‚ San Luis Obispo. Over his 20–year career in the arts‚ he has exhibited his videos‚ photography‚ installations and films at museums‚ galleries‚ film festivals and alternative art venues. As a professor‚ Mark guides students in the processes of finding an artistic voice and instructs them on creating a portfolio to reflect that vision.
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mark.daybell@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/markdaybell

Shannon Doronio: Professor of Graphic Design

Shannon is a partner at Parallel-Play‚ a multi-disciplinary design studio in northern Los Angeles. She has designed and developed annual reports for both 826LA and 826National‚ Edward Kienholz and Frederick Hammersley exhibition catalogs for LA Louver‚ A Ring of Sunshine Around the Moon book for the Echo Park Time Travel Mart‚ and Beard‚ a book of photographs from the World Beard and Moustache Championships by Matthew Rainwaters for Chronicle Books.
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shannon.doronio@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/shannondoronio

Mark Flanders: Adjunct Instructor

Mark Flanders received his Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin–Stout before going on to graduate Magna Cum Laude with a MFA from California State University‚ Long Beach. Additionally‚ he studied both art and art history at Ealing College in England. Mark specializes in multimedia‚ traditional and non–traditional photography and bricolage.
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mark.flanders@canyons.edu

Lin Wilde: Adjunct Instructor

Lin Wilde earned his BFA in Digital Media from Otis College of Art & Design. He has been a staff artist and postproduction expert at Blind since 2003. Lin has worked on hundreds of commercials for major companies‚ including Google‚ Microsoft‚ Audi and Nike. He has worked on promos for Showtime‚ Discovery‚ ABC‚ Spike and Fox Sports. Lin is also an active member of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (The Emmys).
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lin.wilde@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/linwilde

Michael Felder: Adjunct Instructor

I'm a digital designer with 6+ years experience in branding, creative direction, and music marketing, at an agency level as well as freelance. My specialties include logos and interactive advertising documents for artists. My work's currently in use at def jam records, among other brands, big and small, dallas and abroad.
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michael.felder@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/misterfelder

C. W. Moss: Adjunct Instructor

C.W. Moss is an author, illustrator, and designer from Missouri. In college, C.W. wrote a book that went viral and signed a book deal with Harper Collins/It Books! for Unicorn Being a Jerk (2011) and Why Unicorn Drinks (2013). He's worked with LACMA, the Hammer Museum, Cinefamily, the Craft & Folk Art Museum, Actual Size Gallery, WWA Gallery, and the Pasadena Museum of California Art.
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cole.moss@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/c-w-moss-8a091313

Kelly Weldon: Adjunct Instructor

Kelly is Senior User Experience Designer at Adobe. She is an early-stage researcher and design-thinker that thrives on ambiguous problems and figuring out technical solutions. She is a highly analytical creative with a focus on next generation products & experiences and innovation.
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kelly.weldon@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/kellycorin

Susan Matherne: Adjunct Instructor

Susan is a graphic design and communication arts educator with over 20 years of teaching experience at the university and college level. My background and expertise includes teaching graphic design, visual art, communications, and other adjacent relevant courses to a diverse student body.
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susan.matherne@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/susanmatherne

Geir Foshaug: Adjunct Instructor

I'm Geir, a design leader with 15 years experience in education, non-profits, B2B, and B2C. I uncover and develop opportunities that allow us to expand our potential. I believe that the future is now, that we must lead with compassion, and that well-being is a universal right. In everything I do, I want to spark joy in myself and in others.
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geir.foshaug@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/geirfoshaug

Ana Penaranda: Adjunct Instructor

Blending technology, design, and education to create innovative, enriching multimedia content. Championing inclusivity, accessibility, and usability. When not designing, you'll find me immersed in a book, a film, a video game, or drinking some coffee. Here for collaborations that inspire change!
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anamaria.penaranda@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/ampenaranda

Nery Junior: Adjunct Instructor

Nery Junior is owner of and Creative Director at 7efex, a full media company providing services in Graphic Design, Printing, Web Design, and Social Media Management. His hobbies include playing musical instruments, and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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nery.junior@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/7efex

Simon Sotelo: Adjunct Instructor

12+ years of design and creative leadership. Focusing on working with experts and sharing their expertise outside of traditional institutions and systems. Research, strategy, design, planning, repeat.
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simon.sotelo@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/simontology

Renée McKellar: Adjunct Instructor of Multimedia

Creative visionary. Brand strategist. Educator. I thrive at the intersection of design, storytelling, and cultural impact.As the Founder and Creative Director of Peace and Balance LLC, I specialize in crafting visually compelling and culturally resonant branding solutions for businesses looking to stand out in a crowded market. With a passion for elevating brands, I blend strategy, design, and marketing to create experiences that leave lasting impressions.

renee.mckellar@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/reneemckellar

Alma Juarez: Adjunct Instructor of Multimedia

I am fascinated with human behavior, mind and emotions and their relationships with space and time. With my work I am concerned with transporting people into a different space or emotional phase of life. The goal is for the viewer to find familiarities and relationships in the work that is presented in front of them, as well as to reflect quietly on themselves and have a conversation with the artwork that only they could have. One that involves personal landscapes of memories and expereinces.
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alma.juarez@canyons.edu | linkedin.com/in/alma-juarez-a332461b