The CreativePro Team

35+ years writing, training, and consulting in the graphic arts and publishing industry; author of 45 books and 35 video courses; plays a mean didjeridoo and knows 4 guitar chords.

Over 30 years of experience producing events all over the world, for graphic designers, web developers, Deadheads, and more. After living 6 years in Northern CA with no electricity, Marci enjoys having 5 different remotes to run her media system while cuddling with her two cats.

25+ years experience in publishing, editorial, design, and production. LinkedInLearning Instructor with video courses on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, GIMP, Inkscape, and Affinity Publisher.

18+ years of experience in digital and traditional marketing, brand management, email marketing, graphic design, and social media strategy; interests include guitar, Phish, Star Trek, and his dog, Ziggy.

With 30+ years experience in graphics, digital art, and photography, Theresa got her start in prepress (before computers). LinkedIn Learning Instructor with Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture, and Dimension courses. When not in front of a screen, she’s outside hiking, walking her dog, pulling weeds, or visiting nearby San Diego Safari Park with her camera.

30+ years in graphics industry; curate content and community at CPN; quarantine hobbies include learning drums and Swedish; may or may not be joining a Scandinavian speed metal band.

As a marketer, Dan has promoted live music venues, wineries, and non-profit organizations, but he still contends that his best work gig ever was as an extra in the movie Rookie of the Year. Find Dan attending concerts in Chicagoland and be sure to say “hi”.

Pam has been living the graphic designer’s dream for over 20 years, applying her love of creativity to design projects both at work and at home. She’s a devoted mom of 3 beautiful boys (who are now men) as well as 3 beautiful boys who are now (and always have been) cats.

Melissa has been wrangling timelines, helping clients, drafting contracts, and building SOPs for over 15 years. When not designing spreadsheets, she’s designing beer labels, fantasy illustrations, and magical creatures.

13+ years connecting, creating, and implementing successful sponsorships. He’s worked with an array of companies from Fortune 500 to grassroots brands. His philosophy is don’t just sell something, make connections that matter.

Hannah has been writing and editing in one form or another since graduating in 2018, but CreativePro is her first real step into the world of graphic design. She’s a newbie photoshopper, a constant reader, and an obsessive crossword solver.

Jeff has worked at the crossroads of editing, design, and technology since 1983, steadfastly using the published word to create community. He lives in western Mass. with his wife and two cats (one named after a typeface).

Molly is a seasoned cat herder, having spent over a decade managing an elementary school office. She is the mother of 3 boys, a pittie mix, and a one-eyed cat named Mimi. She is an accomplished photographer and loves paddleboarding and driving offroad.

A camera-slinging design geek and Adobe nerd, when she’s not searching the sofa cushions for a runaway Wacom pen, Khara can be found plotting her next craft project, catching up with her favorite latenight hosts, or trying to remember where she left her phone.

Digital publishing expert, certified Adobe instructor; authored over 25 courses on Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning. Interests: beautiful grandson and two cute dogs, RV-ing; collecting seashells.