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SCAD friends and family are our biggest fans. Get to know these champion SCADvocates as they share how the university has changed their lives and communities over 40 creative years.

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“AT SCAD, THE FUTURE OF FASHION IS NOW.” Izzy Bautista B.F.A. fashion With the creative confidence she’s gained at SCAD, this It girl is ready to change the face of fashion. Izzy’s SCAD education gives her an international platform to launch a global style takeover, with a mission to make sustainable fashion en vogue.

“SCAD IS ESSENTIAL TO THE FABRIC OF THE GARMENT INDUSTRY.” Mala Brindisi SCAD parent Chief operating officer Spanx As second in charge at Spanx, it's Mala Brindisi's job to keep the shapewear giant running smoothly and profitably. As a mom to a SCAD animation major, she knows the value of making a great investment in her daughter's future.

“SCAD IS THE CROWN JEWEL OF SAVANNAH’S CULTURE AND ECONOMY.” Eddie DeLoach Mayor, Savannah Creating valuable partnerships for the good of the community is a top priority for Savannah’s highest-ranking official. That’s why Mayor Eddie DeLoach proudly works with SCAD and President and Founder Paula Wallace.

“AT SCAD, CARING FOR OUR STUDENTS IS ALWAYS IN FASHION.” Mengjie Di SCAD professor of fashion By tailoring her instruction to individual needs, fashion professor Mengjie Di gives her students the platform to succeed at SCAD and on the international runway.

“WHEN DELTA WENT TO SCAD, OUR IDEAS TOOK FLIGHT!” Nicole Jones Global innovation leader Delta Air Lines SCADpro partner Nothing makes the heart of this dynamic leader soar higher than encouraging tomorrow’s visionaries. Through SCADpro, the university’s design studio, Nicole Jones partners with SCAD students to launch their ideas into the stratosphere.

“WITH SCAD AS MY PASSPORT, THE WORLD IS MY STUDIO.” Brian Kwan B.F.A. photography Creativity knows no borders for this photography major from Hong Kong. Exposed to SCAD’s international faculty and cutting-edge equipment, he’s focused on developing his artistic vision.

“WE WANT TO WORK WITH THE BEST. WE FOUND THE BEST RIGHT HERE IN SAVANNAH AT SCAD.” Griffith Lynch Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority As the executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority, Griffith Lynch moves the globe forward. That’s why he partners with SCAD to source the top talent for GPA’s creative needs — a trajectory of greatness from Savannah to the world.

“EYES LIGHT UP WHEN I TELL PEOPLE MY SON ATTENDS SCAD.” Philip Nutsugah SCAD parent SVP, product development and management Cox Communications As a senior vice president, Philip Nutsugah takes an innovative approach to his portfolio of products at Cox Communications. As a proud SCAD parent, he’s thrilled his son is pursuing a degree he’s passionate about at a university that fosters creative excellence.

“AFTER VISITING SCAD, I CANCELED THE REST OF MY COLLEGE VISITS. I'D FOUND MY PLACE.” Hugo Pereira B.F.A. sequential art B.F.A. interactive design and game development From joining SCAD clubs to networking at SCAD events to collaborating on projects with peers, Hugo Pereira wants to experience everything the university has to offer — so much so that he decided to double major!

“SCAD SHOWED ME HOW TO REACH FOR THE STARS ... AND BECOME ONE!” Kiandra Richardson Singer, actor B.F.A., performing arts, 2013 With singing and acting roles under her belt, Kiandra Richardson got her start in the spotlight at SCAD, where she learned to perform at the highest levels.

“SCAD PREPARED ME TO ACHIEVE IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE.” Julian Robaire Head of tailoring Jean Paul Gaultier B.F.A., fashion, 2013 For Julian Robaire, SCAD proved to be the perfect fit. Now a style leader at Jean Paul Gaultier, Robaire points to his SCAD education that led his haute couture career to the cutting edge.

“THE SCAD ALUMNI NETWORK IS A GALAXY OF STARS.” Andrew Sibert Interaction designer Google B.F.A., user experience (Ux) design, 2018 Andrew Sibert’s success at Google is anything but textbook. His secret? SCAD gave this whiz-kid the real-world tools he needed, from connections with industry leaders to hands-on experience. Now he pays it forward as part of the alumni network.

“I BROUGHT MY PASSION AND DETERMINATION. SCAD GAVE ME EVERYTHING ELSE.” Chloe Strickland B.F.A. fashion SCAD helped this fashion phenom find her voice as an artist and sound off with staffers at Vogue. A summer in Lacoste changed her perspective, now she’s expressing her passion with a new point of view.

“SEDA INVESTS IN SCAD BECAUSE SCAD IS GOOD BUSINESS.” Trip Tollison President and CEO Savannah Economic Development Authority As the leader of Savannah's Economic Development Authority, Trip Tollison knows how to spot innovative ideas. That's why SEDA supports SCAD alumni entrepreneurs as they launch their startups to the next level.

“I’M WALKING INTO MY FIELD READY TO STEAL EVERY SCENE.” Tajinae Turner B.F.A. performing arts A star on the rise, this performing arts major is honing her natural talent and building her network — from Will Smith to Amandla Stenberg — thanks to the career-making signature events and opportunities only SCAD can offer.

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