Jessica Barry

Designing for Greatness

Jessica Barry graduated from SAA with a diploma in graphic design in 1997,became its President in 2007, and purchased the school in 2013. As her high school years came to…

Donald Thomas kneeling behind framed awards in a yellow track suit.

The King of New Jump Swing

Three time Guinness world record holder and author Donald “Spiderman” Thomas ’84 (Antioch West’s Honolulu Center, BA in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Holistic Health) has devoted his life…

Darby Bailey singing into studio microphone.

A GIFTED VOICE

Millions of people have heard Darby Bailey’s ’08 (Los Angeles, BA in Liberal Studies) voice. That’s because billions of calls have been made to 4-1-1 directory assistance with Bailey’s voice…

Lynn Houston

Go Your Own Way

Lynn Houston inspires through aviation and performance. Lynn Houston’s ’11, ’16 (Santa Barbara, BA, MBA) path began at 17 years old when she left her home in Missouri to explore…

Poppy Squash Blossoms

Finding Her Focus

Professional photographer and chef Poppy de Garmo earns her bachelor’s degree, fulfilling lifelong goal. Throughout her careers, from chef to photographer, Poppy de Garmo, ’17 (Online, BA in Liberal Studies)…

Akemi Imai ’18

Akemi Imai ’18 (Los Angeles, MA) was hired as Programs Manager of the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Imai served as a founding board member and the inaugural executive director for…

Brianne Fagan ’18

Brianne Fagan ’18 (New England, MS) was hired as a web assistant with Wells Reserve at Laudholm, estuarine research reserve in Maine.