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I love that regardless of personal or professional background, we all value creative expression as an essential part of our lives.
Lead Course Advisor
Global
Nicki Vleisides
A California native, Nicki Vleisides has worked primarily in elementary education for 4 years. Upon graduating from university with a degree in French Language & Literature, Nicki spent two years in southern France teaching English to elementary and secondary students. She then made the move to Brooklyn, NY and worked in Special Education management at a local charter school for several years. Nicki is thrilled to continue her journey in education while immersing herself in the creative industry!
What do you love about design?
I love how design brings us all closer to our instinctual emotions but often leads way to deep reflection.
Why do you enjoy working in design education?
To devote oneself to creative education is a bold, exciting adventure. I love that regardless of personal or professional background, we all value creative expression as an essential part of our lives.
What keeps you busy outside of Shillington?
People!!! Whether it’s fervently leading a board game night in or starting a conga line on the dance floor—I love spending time surrounded by my people! You can also find me perusing local bookstores, tasting the menu at a new restaurant, vibing out to live music, and anywhere near (or in!) the ocean!
What or who are you loving right now?
At the moment, I’m absolutely living for the author, Elif Batuman! I’ve recently finished her first book and am now tearing my way through her second novel, Either/Or!
I’m also obsessing over my current Spotify playlist featuring some of my favs; Anderson .Paak, Julia Jacklin, Remi Wolf and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
If you were a typeface, what would you be?
If I were a type face, I’d be something 70’s-style like Cooper!
What’s your favourite blog?
Nitch is an all-time favorite of mine! I love the striking black and white profiles coupled with personal quotes of the subject.
I love that regardless of personal or professional background, we all value creative expression as an essential part of our lives.
Lead Course Advisor
Global
Nicki Vleisides
A California native, Nicki Vleisides has worked primarily in elementary education for 4 years. Upon graduating from university with a degree in French Language & Literature, Nicki spent two years in southern France teaching English to elementary and secondary students. She then made the move to Brooklyn, NY and worked in Special Education management at a local charter school for several years. Nicki is thrilled to continue her journey in education while immersing herself in the creative industry!
What do you love about design?
I love how design brings us all closer to our instinctual emotions but often leads way to deep reflection.
Why do you enjoy working in design education?
To devote oneself to creative education is a bold, exciting adventure. I love that regardless of personal or professional background, we all value creative expression as an essential part of our lives.
What keeps you busy outside of Shillington?
People!!! Whether it’s fervently leading a board game night in or starting a conga line on the dance floor—I love spending time surrounded by my people! You can also find me perusing local bookstores, tasting the menu at a new restaurant, vibing out to live music, and anywhere near (or in!) the ocean!
What or who are you loving right now?
At the moment, I’m absolutely living for the author, Elif Batuman! I’ve recently finished her first book and am now tearing my way through her second novel, Either/Or!
I’m also obsessing over my current Spotify playlist featuring some of my favs; Anderson .Paak, Julia Jacklin, Remi Wolf and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
If you were a typeface, what would you be?
If I were a type face, I’d be something 70’s-style like Cooper!
What’s your favourite blog?
Nitch is an all-time favorite of mine! I love the striking black and white profiles coupled with personal quotes of the subject.
Andrew Shillington
Founder, Global
Anthony Wood
CEO, Global
Clare Terry
Director, Australia
Natalia Zuluaga
Director of Operations, Global
John Palowski
Head of Course Content, Global
Chris Norman
Head, Online
Cathy Sison
Head, New York
Jack Trotman
Head, United Kingdom
Sara Mazzoni
Head of Marketing & Communications, Global
Laura Carrick
Marketing & Communications Specialist, Global
Clay Allison
Head of Experience, Global
Nick Smith
Course Content Creator, Global
Shrenik Ganatra
Course Content Creator & Teacher, New York
Nicki Vleisides
Lead Course Advisor, Global
Dina Shirin
Course Advisor, Global
Oli Stevenson
Marketing & Copywriting Lead, Global
Tia Ajala
Marketing & Communications Assistant, Global
Alex Daley
Experience Lead, Northern Hemisphere
Andy Dion
Experience Assistant, New York
Kim Melvin
Lead Teacher, New York
Tessa Canon
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Justin Carey
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Laura Moore
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Anna Meyer
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Sam Jacobs
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Meg Bathard
Experience Assistant, London
Kym Rohman
Lead Teacher, London
George Simkin
Lead Teacher, London
Dan Wilson
Teacher & Special Projects, London
Mags Straatman
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Céline Bouichou
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Tina Victoria Afshar
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Rich Tucker
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Alessia Mazzarella
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Marco Invernizzi
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Claudia Rivera
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Ben Anthony
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Ella Shillington
Experience Lead, Southern Hemisphere
Jaimee-Lee Field
Graphic Design Teacher, Sydney/Warrang
Michelle Smalley
Graphic Design Teacher, Sydney/Warrang
Olivia Chen
Graphic Design Teacher, Sydney/Warrang
Micke Lindebergh
Graphic Design Teacher, Sydney/Warrang
Nathan Millard
Graphic Design Teacher, Melbourne/Naarm
Thiago Eichner
Lead Teacher, Online
Annette Dennis
Lead Teacher, Online
Elena Passeggi
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Dave Bird
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Amy Prus
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Hilary Archer
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Femi Coppi
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Emily Comfort
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Dahlia Ishak
Lead Teacher, Online
Sarah Napier
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Andrea Osojnik
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Lucy Kirkwood
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Spencer Harrison
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Nick Bailey
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Adam Busby
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Mitch Reyes
Graphic Design Teacher, Online