Our staff is growing and driving success beyond our studios.
PENSOLE is comprised of a team of creatives, mainly alumni and professionals, each with a network of connections and experiences. Working closely together to mentor and teach the next generation of designers, our staff remains immersed in creativity by dedicating time to personal projects and initiatives.
Learn more about our staff below.
PENSOLE STAFF
Dr. D'Wayne Edwards
Founder of PENSOLE
Carren Morris
Business Development Strategist
Haydee Franco
Foundation Strategy & Development
CMD Lead
Education
Anna Smith
Director of Education
Jenna Moore
Brand Program Manager
Anthony Arias
Curriculum Development Manager
Lead Instructor
Jean Desmangles
Outreach Lead
Product
Brock Mullen
Product Manager
Melvin Melchor
Footwear Designer & Instructor
Alejandra Chavez Lizardi
Maker & Shop Manager
Jared Fiorvich
Maker
Eustace Robinson
Maker
BRAND & MARKETING
Laurance Bass
Brand Director
Liz Miller
Marketing Strategist
STUDIOS
MLab @ PENSOLE
Suzette Henry
Founder | Director of Color & Materials
FAAS Design Collab
Angela Medlin
Founder | Director of Apparel & Accessories
adjunct INSTRUCTORS
Flávio Markiewicz
3D Design
Jonathan Guisbert
Footwear Design + Outreach Liaison
Miranda Woods
Brand & Marketing
Nick Hernandez
Footwear Design
Kyle Hathaway
3D and Footwear Design
Kyle Page
Brand & Marketing
Miroslav Milanov
Footwear Design
