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Brett Tullis

Brett Tullis

Education

  • Master of Architecture, Montana State University
  • Bachelor of Architecture, Montana State University

About Brett

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.

Additional Information

  • Principal Architect at Sillman Wright Architects since 2009
  • California Licensed Architect
  • NCARB
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA) Member
  • Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Member
  • DBIA Distinguished Leadership Award
  • Juror DBIA WPR Awards Competition Design
  • LEED AP BD+C
  • US Green Building Council Member
  • San Diego Regional Partnership Member
  • Lean Construction Institute
  • Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) Member

Rich Mitchell

Education

  • MBA, Seattle University
  • Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon

About Rich

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. 

Additional Information

  • Immediate Past Chair, Green Building Initiative Board of Directors (2019 – present)
  • Chair of the Board, Green Building Initiative Board of Directors (2017 – 2018)
  • American Institute of Architects, Portland Chapter Past President (2004 – 2005)
  • American Institute of Architects, Northwest Pacific Region Board Member (2003 – 2005)
  • American Institute of Architects Idaho Design Awards Judge (2016)
  • U.S. Green Building Council Member

Dia Hunter

Education

  • Master of Education, Georgia State University
  • Master of Science in Building Construction & Facility Management, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor of Art in Business Administration, Clark Atlanta University

About Dia

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.

Additional Information

  • Vice-Chairman, Tyrone Planning Commission
  • Member, Project Management Institute
  • Member, Construction Management Association of America
  • Contributing Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology
  • Principal Member, Savvy Elite Hair Studio
  • Owner, MIH Consulting

Anjum Razvi

Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture, J.J. School of Architecture, India

About Anjum

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.

Current Projects

  • The Sofia Hotel Renovation, San Diego
  • Mediterranean Inn Renovation, Seattle
  • New 7000 sq ft residential Project in Maui

Awards

  • 2018 ASID Design Excellence Award, First Place for Belltown Inn, Seattle
  • 2018 ASID Design Excellence Award for Bankers Hill Condominium
  • 2014 ASID Design Excellence Award for The Lafayette Hotel in San Diego

Memberships

  • ASID, AIA

Additional Information

  • Published in magazines such as San Diego Home and Garden, San Diego Magazine, and books such as Garden Style by Mary Wynn Ryan and Ultimate Decorating by Megan Fulweiler

Genadi Radiul

Education

  • Master of Science in Multimedia Technology, Duquesne University
  • Master of Arts in Music, Lithuanian Academy of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music, Vilnius Music College

About Genadi

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.”

Marleen Milligan

Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

About Marleen

Marleen has over 20 years in the architecture and interior design industry with a focus on healthcare interior design.

Additional Information

  • CHID, CID, EDAC, LEED AP

Daiga Atvara

Education

  • Graduate: Latvian Academy of Arts & Humbolt State University
  • Undergraduate: Humbolt University – RLMA Art College

About Daiga

Daiga is recognized as one of the most highly regarded female creatives in the communications and design industry. She was named an Advertising Age Woman to Watch, an OMMA Creative All-Star, and one of Business Insider’s Most Creative Women in Advertising. Her work has won awards at shows including Cannes, Communication Arts, W3 Awards, Webby Awards, and the OMMA Awards to name a few.

Her creative entrepreneur career started in 1998 when in Southern California she co-founded Digitaria, the agency that years later joined WPP network and J. Walter Thompson Company to form its digital counterpart Mirum – a global agency with over 40 offices in 24 countries.

Daiga Atvara was the Chief Design Officer at Mirum. She led the agency’s Creative, Design and UX teams to shape the way brands communicate and how businesses run. She has touched almost every account and worked on brands including Rolex, Unilever, Mazda, Royal Caribbean, PBS, Kellogg, Qualcomm, Epson to name some.

Prior to launching Digitaria, she worked as a creative director in the U.S. and abroad helping develop traditional and digital marketing campaigns.

Throughout her career, Daiga’s vision has always been to make design thinking and process to be the central point of brand and business challenges. Under her leadership, disciplines of creative and design brought together the worlds of ideas and technology to create things and experiences that people would find useful, brands meaningful and businesses profitable.

Daiga teaches visual and brand design at NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego and at Latvian Art Academy in Riga.

Awards

  • WPP X Factor – Women in Leadership Member
  • 28th Most Creative Woman in Advertising | Business Insider
  • Women to Watch | Advertising Age
  • OMMA Online Creative All-Star

Deny Ehrlich

Education

  • Master of Science in Graphic Design, Pratt Institute
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto

About Deny

Deny Ehrlich is a graphic designer and educator. The principal of Deny Ehrlich Branding, Deny has over 30 years of both international and local experience backed by well-respected academic credentials (a Master’s in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute).

She has also been an instructor of graphic design and advertising for 20 years, working at both the Art Institute of Portland and the Art Institute of California–San Diego, developing curricula and teaching classes ranging from concept development to branding and package design to collateral materials.

Deny Ehrlich Branding offers a unique combination of spark and expertise to help uncover the story behind your brand. Deny Ehrlich Branding can identify what works and what doesn’t – and WHY, ensuring that clients move in the right direction. This is what Deny brings to every classroom and every student’s understanding. Her wealth of experience has given her an understanding of how to develop focused strategies & practices, moving effectively from concept to actualization.

Deny has the ability to excite and motivate others. Her students say that her extensive background as a graphic designer has greatly helped them to understand and learn the skills necessary for successful integration into today’s design industry.

ShaSha Chang

About ShaSha

Recently retired, ShaSha Chang was the Chief Executive Officer of Wolters Kluwer China since 2009. While there, she oversaw the business activities in China including legal, tax, accounting, and healthcare information. She previously worked with McGraw-Hill Companies in several management functions, among them Vice President, General Manager of McGraw-Hill China, and Country Manager of Standard & Poor’s China operation. She gained broad experience in several positions in the legal, financial, and property development areas with several companies in the United States, such as Skadden Arps, the First National Bank of Chicago, and Tishman Speyer. Ms. Chang holds a Master of Arts degree from New York State University and a bachelor’s degree from Guangdong Foreign Languages University and was an exchange student at Colgate University.

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