Meet Your Mentors

Mr. Nguyen heads the Career Services Department. He’s the one in charge of implementing the Career Technical Education programs for the entire East Side district. Mr. Nguyen will be helping you think about the high-level strategy from the East Side perspective. He’s also a guiding force behind The Pitch Awards ceremony.

Mr. Cavada runs the CTE Multimedia Film Pathway at Mt Pleasant and teaches students the skills to tell their story using digital media tools. His past students have won film awards from the United Nations and local film festivals. He’s excited to help you unleash your most creative work.

Shirin is the mastermind behind client strategy. She runs a design firm and knows what it takes to create marketing pieces that win more customers. Look to her for help with strategy around how to best reach your audience via social media campaigns.

Pete, an alum from Mount Pleasant High School, spearheads all things design. He’s senior designer at a marketing firm in San Francisco and is here to help you with visual storytelling and post production needs.

JoAnne makes nouns and verbs play nicely together. She’ll help you uncover the core of your story and brainstorm unique ways to capture people’s attention. When you enjoy the creative process, you’ll never fear a blank page again.

Julia and Layla are top project managers at a marketing firm where they act as the glue between clients and creatives. They help you understand and incorporate feedback so you can dive into new directions. They’re always ready to hop on the phone and want to empower you to get to the finish line with the strongest product possible.