Faculty
Art and Design Faculty
| Name | Office | Phone / E-Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Jesse Part-time Faculty Interior Design |
Building 16, Room 111 |
(206) 592-4430 jeanderson@highline.edu |
| Bates, Benjamin Faculty Visual Communications |
Building 16, Room 111 |
(206) 592-3573 bbates@highline.edu |
| Boyd, Diana Faculty Visual Communications |
Building 16, Room 111 |
(206) 592-4603 dboyd@highline.edu |
| Cramer, Cait Faculty/ Pure and Applied Division Chair |
Building 29, Room 341 |
(206) 592-4132 ccramer@highline.edu |
| Gawronski, Zanetka Full Time Faculty Art Department |
Building 16, Room 113 |
(206) 592-4716 zgawronski@highline.edu |
| Hilton, Tamara Faculty Art and Design |
Building 16, Room 110 |
(206) 592-3976 thilton@highline.edu |
| Julian, Chris Part Time Faculty Art Department |
Building 16 |
cjulian@highline.edu |
| Kenny, Sophia Full Time Faculty Multimedia Design |
Building 16, Room 112 |
(206) 592-3541 skenny@highline.edu |
| Kramer, Steve Part Time Faculty Art Department |
Building 16, Room 120 |
(206) 592-3480 skramer@highline.edu |
| Lawton, Josie Part Time Faculty Integrated Design |
Building 16, Room 117 |
(206) 592-4067 jlawton@highline.edu |
| Riso, Nicole Part Time Faculty Visual Communications |
Building 16, Room 111 |
nriso@highline.edu |
Learn more about our faculty
Benjamin Bates
I am an artist, designer, and animator with a passion for ethical design. I am deeply interested in developing my students' skills and helping them grow artistically. In addition to graphic design I have a love of film, especially animation. I also care deeply about LGBTQ topics and issues. He/they.
Tamara Hilton
I began my career in design after earning an Associate of Art in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Seattle. I later expanded my academic training with a Bachelor’s in Workforce Training from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s in Art Education from University of Nebraska, grounding my work in both creative practice and pedagogy.
I transitioned into higher education when I discovered a passion for teaching, joining Highline College as an adjunct design instructor before moving into a full‑time faculty role—where I have served for more than twenty years. During my time at Highline, I have led and supported multiple design programs, managed curriculum development across several disciplines, and contributed to initiatives that strengthen the college’s Art & Design pathways.
Sophia Kenny
Studying art and design is a powerful way to turn creativity into a meaningful, in-demand career. You can develop practical, job-ready skills in areas like graphic design, digital media, branding, and visual communication while building a professional portfolio that showcases your abilities to employers. With a focus on real-world projects and industry-relevant tools, art and design programs prepare graduates for careers in fields such as multimedia design, interior design, visual communication, fine arts, or drafting design. Whether entering the workforce directly or continuing their education, students gain the creative and technical expertise needed to compete—and succeed—in today’s design-driven economy.
Start Here, Stay Here!
Highline College offers students a seamless transition into our Bachelor of Applied
Science in Integrated Design. Integrated Design takes a holistic approach by combining
your passion for visual design, technology, and problem-solving with accessibility,
equity, and universal design. You will discover the relationships between various
design fields, and prepare yourself to become part of the next generation of forward-thinking
designers.