Announcing New Board of Trustees and Governors Appointments

LCAD proudly welcomes five distinguished new members to its Board of Trustees, bringing the total number of board members to 13.

Board Chairman + President Statements

“We are delighted to have a new class of board members join our existing board of trustees to help lead LCAD as it continues to innovate, grow, and connect with the creative economy that surrounds us” said its chairman, Jared Moulton, whose great grandmother helped found LCAD from its inception as the Art Institute of Southern California.

“We welcome this extraordinary group of experts and passionate leaders into the college to continue its proud tradition of educating artists and designers,” said its President, Steve Brittan. “LCAD has been making a significant impact in Laguna Beach and in Orange County as it strategically integrates its design and art programs with surrounding industries in entertainment, game, and action sports,” Brittan continues. “Most recently the college launched its Creativity Flow speaker series, inviting leading designers in the sports, entertainment, game industries, and nationally recognized artists, to the Rivian theater to share their experiences with the LCAD community, and in November, LCAD will be hosting a Quantum Game Jam with leading experts at LCAD and Caltech, which experiments with a completely new dimension to understanding physics and comprehensive problem solving. These are just a sampling of the innovation that is emerging from our college” he concluded.

New Board Members:

Our new board members complement and grow our existing board members and bring a diverse range of experience and expertise to help position LCAD to becoming the preeminent art and design institution in the region. They are:

 

  • Pamela Banks With over 30 years of involvement in Laguna Beach’s art community, Pamela Banks is a visionary in the arts. She co-founded the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles and continues to serve the Laguna Art Museum Board and Pasadena Art Alliance. Internationally, she co-founded L’Academie d’Arte in Italy and curated private collections worldwide.
  • Greg Washer
    A serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, Greg Washer’s career spans marketing, film, and real estate investments. A graduate of USC’s Marshall School of Business, Greg has been involved in top business ventures like UFC Merchandise and New Era Cap. He also serves on boards for children’s charities and public companies and has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp.
  • Miriam Smith Founder of the Art Resource Group, Miriam Smith is an expert in 19th- and 20th-century art. With a background in art appraisal and curation, she has served on the boards of both the Laguna Art Museum and The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art. She brings extensive knowledge of art markets and a commitment to fostering the arts.
  • Mike Danzi With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, Mike Danzi has led pharmaceutical companies, worked globally, and served on various community boards. A decorated U.S. Navy veteran, Mike is passionate about art visiting art museums on six continents and wherever the opportunity arises. His extensive business expertise brings a new dimension to how designers and artists can engage successfully in a competitive world.
  • Matt Brown A veteran of the video game industry, Matt Brown’s career includes leadership roles in the development of FIFA and The Sims. He has been instrumental in fostering user-generated content on platforms like Roblox. Now focused on indie game development, Matt continues to mentor emerging creators and shape the future of interactive storytelling.

Board of Governors

In addition to these appointments, LCAD welcomed 11 new members to its Board of Governors early last year. These new members bring expertise from a wide range of fields and play an essential role in assisting LCAD’s President in guiding the college’s future development.