A customer and employee experience leader for over 5 years, Jessica Hoang has spent the last 3 years as a multidisciplinary freelance designer pursuing her passion for accessibility and inclusivity. She is a guru for good, leveraging strategic design and research-based execution between corporate teams and local nonprofits to increase social impact through inclusivity, accessibility and social equity. You can find her crushing her next outdoor adventure with Kiba the Shiba, from climbing to travel, with a toolkit of podcasts and books.

Megan Kimmitt is the Creative Director, Brand Management at a philanthropy and advocacy organization. She has over a decade of experience leading teams and mentoring designers to execute effective creative materials for the health care, energy, federal agency, and craft brewing industries. Megan lives in the DC metro area with her husband and two children.

Kathryn is a print and digital graphic designer, currently working for ODNI. As the Design for Good Executive Chair for AIGA DC, Kathryn leads CreateAthon DC event coordination and planning. In addition, Kathryn works with other board members to plan and connect AIGA DC members to the community through acts of service. In her free time, Kathryn listens to audio books, runs, and spends time with family and friends.

Natalia Celine Arias is a multidisciplinary creative based in Baltimore, MD, with roots in Miami, FL. With expertise in fine art, graphic design, sound, illustration, and film, she possesses a diverse skillset. Natalia holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and has mentored emerging creatives with MICA, the T. Howard Foundation, AIGA DC SHINE, ADPList, All Tech Is Human, NEW INC, and 100 Roses from Concrete. Dedicated to supporting mission-driven organizations through branding, Natalia serves on the design team of higher education nonprofit ITHAKA and owns Play By Celine LLC, uplifting gender diverse, queer, and BIPOC stories in media. Natalia pushes boundaries in design, fostering inclusivity and equity in the industry.

Juan Pablo Madrid is a Visual Information Specialist with the Congressional Research Service (CRS) at the Library of Congress. He previously served as Senior Director of Design Innovation at Online Optimism, a creative digital agency, where he managed the Design+Development team. He has also held roles at the University of New Orleans’ Marketing and PR office and PepsiCo in Latin America. Juan Pablo is originally from Guatemala, and prior to relocating to DC, he spent nearly a decade in New Orleans. When not designing, he enjoys brewery hopping, exploring the Smithsonian museums, and visiting Apple stores.

Samantha Sekellick is an accomplished communications professional with expertise in graphic design and art direction. As the Graphics Lead for the City of Gaithersburg in Maryland, she oversees branding and graphics for numerous programs, events, and departments. Samantha is also an adjunct instructor at American University's Graphic Design program. She teaches web design,  graphic design and data visualization, integrating design principles, communications, functionality, code, and artistic form to inspire and educate the next generation of designers. With a Bachelor's in Mass Communications and Advertising and a Master's in Psychology, Samantha brings a uniquely strategic, multidisciplinary and creative approach to her work.

Sarah is currently a user experience designer at A1M Solutions. A Coding it Forward Civic Digital Fellowship alum, Sarah holds an MA from the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. Her work has appeared on NPR’s TED Radio Hour. Prior to working in interaction design, Sarah served in various capacities in nonprofit programming, operations, and graphic design. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys arranging flowers and antiquing.

Aprile is the Senior Graphic Designer, Brand Development at Bozzuto, where she spearheads corporate brand initiatives with precision and creativity. With little over a decade of diverse design experience spanning both in-house and agency environments, Aprile brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Beyond her professional endeavors, she finds joy in cherishing moments with her husband and two children.

Tim Hoagland has served for a decade at the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), most recently as the tech policy nonprofit's Deputy Director of Communications. Tim has long helped to oversee the organization’s messaging and strategy, while continuing to develop its award-winning visual voice as an art director and designer. He directs the strategy & implementation of all of CDT’s publicly-facing platforms, with a hand in everything from social media marketing to web development, illustration and graphic design, photography, and videography.

Antwon Key, an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Maryland, is a graphic designer and photographer. With degrees from Vermont College of Fine Arts and the University of Alabama, he has executed digital campaigns for various institutions. His award-winning project, "Red, White, and Black," appeared in HOW+PRINT Magazine's Best of Design 2019. Currently, Key is interested in Design for Social Change, aiming to educate designers about the impact of their subtle messages on society.

Kela is a strategist and self-taught designer that thrives between design and business. After leading a marketing team to a successful startup acquisition, she's been using her talents for good in the social impact field - writing SheaMoisture's first impact report, building campaigns for the Ford Foundation, and more. Kela has been featured in esteemed publications like Harvard Business Review, the Women's Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell University, and several other award-winning projects. She looks forward to joining the board and continuing to make space for designers in the DC area.

Lauren works as a service designer at Steampunk, a human-centered design firm serving the federal government. She is also a founding editor of Springer’s AI and Ethics journal and an editor for Data and Policy, an open access journal with Cambridge University Press. She has written for Harvard Data Science Review, Financial Times, and The Guardian, among other publications. In her spare time, Lauren loves running, fostering dogs, and serving on the Board of Alumni and Friends of The London School of Economics, where she was elected Vice President in 2021.

Nabi Bilal is a graphic artist and creative director. He has published and illustrated four children's books, served as the lead animator for a feature film, workshopped with Sesame Street, and is currently developing a series of short films that examine the intersection of religion, politics, and American society. A longtime artistpreneur, he's the co-founder of CreativeJunkFood, a multimedia creative studio that focuses on animation/video, branding & design, and murals & art installations. He enjoys practicing the ukulele and is a firm believer that teamwork makes the dream work.

Nicole Albertie is an accomplished Creative Director with over a decade of experience bringing ideas to life. She has excelled in ideating, researching, and crafting visually stunning campaigns and design systems for renowned brands such as Capital One, Toyota, and Land Rover. Her passion lies in forging connections, promoting inclusivity, and pushing creative boundaries. A native of Houston, TX, Nicole holds an MFA in Advertising and a BA in Graphic Design.

Logan is a designer who rolls with a +5 modifier to charisma. Logan Dulski is a multimedia designer based in Washington, D.C., specializing in website design and front-end development. A high-achieving closet creative, Logan excels in building innovative solutions and thrives on creative autonomy. With an insatiable curiosity and analytical mindset, Logan leverages design skills across various platforms to craft unique and engaging experiences. When not listening to a podcast and working at their desk, you can find them reading a graphic novel, playing Dungeons & Dragons, or dancing in Laufey in their kitchen.

Mariza is a design strategist with a background in visual communication and a passion for creating engaging learning experiences through play. She is an avid volunteer, lending her creative talents to nonprofits across the DMV, including AIGA DC, Game Genius, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland Science Center, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival. In 2019, Mariza received the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award, recognizing her service to the Montgomery College community in Montgomery County, MD. She holds an AA from Montgomery College and a BFA in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art. When not designing, you can find Mariza either setting a new personal record at the gym, rock-climbing indoors, or beating her high score on Wingspan.

With close to 30 years of professional design and communications experience, Greg Aylsworth is a designer and brand coordinator at the National Park Service. He manages visitor center exhibit projects for park sites across the country. Gene also leads the NPS Brand Ambassador Program, Identity Work Group, and is a member of the Arrowhead Committee, which oversees use of park service intellectual property. Previously, he founded Octoblend, a brand identity consultancy. Gene also served as Assistant Communications Director, Senior Designer, and a brand innovator at The Ohio State University Department of Athletics.

Rhea is a Human-Centered Designer and an Experience Strategist. With an MA in Social Design from MICA, her work strives to create solutions that harness the collective wisdom and creativity of communities, ensuring equitable and just design outcomes. Her love for working with creative communities to enrich their stories started through bringing the Indian craft sector and its glory to the urban markets by strengthening their unique voices. In her free time, she loves to catch a swim and revel in the handicraft sector of indigenous communities.

Nursena is a graphic designer at the United Nations Foundation, passionate about designing and storytelling for creating a better world. With experience as a multidisciplinary designer, Nursena has designed for all types of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and small businesses. Her love of art and travel has taken her to many different countries worldwide, where she enjoys experiencing new cultures, adventuring outdoors, and trying new food.

Stephanie Rudig is a freelance graphic designer, writer, and illustrator who works with publications, non-profits, agencies, and small businesses. Her focus is on creating vibrant editorial experiences, user-friendly assets for non-designers, and joyful, accessible designers. As a writer, she spotlights DMV artists, covers cultural topics, and critiques contemporary art and theater. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design. Her other interests include making artist books, George magazine, chickens, puns, and her three-legged cat.

“Attitude determines altitude” has been Natalie’s mantra since justifying to her Middle Eastern parents why she should study art. That included a specialized Fashion Design program, then graduating from VCU’s School of the Arts with a major in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Mass Communications. Currently, she is an Experience Manager at a design-centered organization, but you can usually find her spending time with her dog, Athena while researching and advocating for environmental sustainability.

Lisa Leung is a product designer and user researcher based in Washington, D.C., where she runs her digital product studio, Fortis Design. Lisa brings her interests in responsible tech, intelligent agents, systems thinking, and human-centered design methodologies to design high-impact systems across organizations. Her approach to design: (elegant) simplicity, tactical experimentation, intention, and integrity.

Kevin Patton is a designer, musician, and creative technologist whose projects often include novel approaches to physical and computational interaction in expressive contexts. His research interests include expressive technological systems, automation and agency, visualization, musical thinking, and human centered design. Recent projects include developing immersive web experiences, leading community design initiatives, and composing electroacoustic music. Kevin is an Assistant Professor of Interaction Design at the Corcoran School of the Arts at the George Washington University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Brown University. He was an Invited Researcher at the Sorbonne, University of Paris IV, for the Spring of 2009.

Nick Snyder He / Him Nick is a Creative Director, a founding staff member, and a Partner at the Pivot Group. Nick has 20 years of experience in advertising and design. In his current role Nick has helped elect people at all levels of government, from municipal office to the halls of Congress and from state legislatures to governor’s mansions. Prior to his current role he worked for clients ranging from Coca Cola to Mitsubishi Electric to Marriott. Nick loves print work (CMYK 4 Lyf) and is passionate about design leadership. When he’s not lending a hand at a Pivot photoshoot, Nick can be found running, either for pleasure or after his kids and pets, but not for office.

Dara has been the AIGA DC Chapter Administrator for 20 years. She is also a social work graduate student and works in the field of mental health. She continues to provide support to the dynamic, ever-changing board of volunteers with AIGA DC. Her favorite party conversations involve power rangers, baked goods, and military personnel/dog reunion videos.