
Education
- Master of Art (TV, Film and New Media Production), San Diego State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, San Diego State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Art (Painting and Printmaking), San Diego State University
Earlier in his career, Trevor lived in the wilderness of Tennessee for two years as a wilderness counselor and managed four multi-million dollar philanthropic campaigns for the United Way of the Bay Area in San Francisco. He has taken numerous long-term motorcycle journeys throughout Mexico, Central America, and the United States in order to undertake academic research and promote his international development organization.
Besides teaching at NewSchool, Trevor is the founder of Pangea Proxima, an international non-profit organization, focused on increasing access to education and health, while promoting sustainable building in developing nations. He also founded and is a co-partner of Evolution Maps, a mapping, and spatial analysis company, which promotes the work of small to mid-sized businesses, non-profits and local government entities.
Trevor has authored three published patents concerning biometric repositories and anti-identity theft solutions. He is also a member of the CASBA (California Straw Bale Builders Association).
Steve Merritt is a licensed Structural Engineer and Project Manager at KPFF Consulting Engineers in San Diego. He has 15 years of design experience collaborating with architects, engineers, stakeholders, and builders. Steve attended UCSD for his undergraduate and graduate studies in Structural Engineering and has since been involved in notable high rise, university, industrial, and bridge projects.
Steve’s career has been complemented with an ongoing interest in academic mentoring and lecturing at UCSD, New School of Architecture, Woodbury University, and the ACE high school program. He has also been a guest professor for courses at UCSD and SDSU.
Outside of the United States, Steve has been a leader in post-disaster and development efforts in countries including Haiti and Sierra Leone. He also lived in Melbourne, Australia where he was part of the bridge construction team on a $1 billion Integrated Project Delivery freeway project.
Brett Tullis has been practicing architecture in San Diego since 1992 and is currently a Principal at Sillman Wright Architects https://www.sillmanwright.com/. Brett is a Leader who is focused on creating collaborative dynamic architectural solutions that exceeds the Client’s goals of function, sustainability, value, and schedule.
A long-time collaborator & lecturer with NewSchool, Brett and shares their vision of a collaborative design process focused on design excellence and sustainability partnered with professional business practice. Brett believes in an integrated team approach to design and construction that embraces the collaborative LEAN concepts of reducing waste and maximizing productivity. As a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) he was instrumental in establishing a DBIA Student Chapter at NewSchool and is an Advisor to the DBIA Young Professionals Group. Brett received the DBIA Distinguished Leadership Award for his contributions to further the goals of Collaborative Design.
As an Advisor to the Integrated Path to Architecture Licensure (IPAL) Advisory Board, Brett supports the integrated approach to Education and Practice at New School providing professional guidance and insight as well as intern and job shadow opportunities. Brett is a LEED AP BD+C who is committed to designing Healthy Buildings that respect the Environment, Conserve Water and Reduce Energy Use with the goal of Net Zero Energy use. Design Excellence is a critical component of all projects and he has received Multiple Design Awards to recognize this vision.
Rich Mitchell joined Mackenzie as a project architect in 1989. He believes project success is rooted in collaboration and an integrated approach wherein all disciplines work in concert to achieve creative, efficient design solutions. As an early adopter of sustainability rating systems, he is a certified Green Globes Assessor from the Green Building Initiative and has led workshops to educate and mentor professionals towards accreditation. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Green Building Initiative from 2017-2018 and continues his volunteer executive board service as Immediate Past Chair. Rich is also active in community outreach and public speaking on the merits of equitable, diverse, inclusive, and sustainable design at colleges and universities around the country, including several at NewSchool of Architecture and Design.
Dia Hunter is an entrepreneur, leader, and educator. Professor Hunter has taught in NewSchool of Architecture’s Construction Management Master’s Program since its inception. He was the subject matter expert in the development of the two courses that he presently teaches. He has also developed several construction management and leadership courses for other graduate programs. Professor Hunter owns several businesses, including a residential remodeling firm based out of the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Professor Hunter is a Planning Commissioner in his local community overseeing planning and zoning affairs. He also has industry experience with a large commercial construction firm, working as a Superintendent and Engineer on several multimillion-dollar projects.
In addition to his professional experiences, Professor Hunter’s personal interests are varied. He has experience as an elite-level public speaker in the Toastmasters organization, serving in roles such as Club President and Area Governor. Professor Hunter also volunteers at his local church where he serves as a Coordinator.
Anjum holds a Bachelors’s degree in Architecture and is certified as an Interior Designer by NCIDQ and CCIDC. The Razvi Design team has garnered recognition for work on an array of high profile hospitality, commercial and residential projects including the innovative Lafayette Hotel and the historic Sofia Hotel in San Diego, where Anjum was awarded the coveted ASID Design Excellence Award.
Genadi is an experienced educator specializing in the field of multimedia. With a professional background spanning over 30 years, his spectrum of skills ranges from motion graphics, video editing as well as sound design, music production, audio editing, and other digital arts. Genadi has worked in a variety of academic, creative and technical settings.
“My 15-year teaching career helped me establish a successful hands-on, learner-centered approach that has been well received by my students and faculty colleagues.”