Richard Falk, Executive Director “Organizations are judged on everything they put out in the marketplace. A solid and compelling brand message—incorporated into every communication—helps maximize return.” Richard’s 25 years of experience in corporate image and communications issues give him a perspective on brand strategy that is both unusually broad and remarkably deep. He has worked with organizations of all sizes—including numerous Fortune 500 companies—on everything from creating new image programs to producing focused annual reports. Richard holds an MBA (Beta Gamma Sigma) from Columbia University, a BFA from The Cooper Union and a BA from Villanova University. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Art and a recipient of its Silver Medal. Mia Pastore, Director of Client Services “Our creativity doesn’t stop at the office door; no one is here just because it’s a job.” Mia has long been interested in understanding how idea, word and image intersect dynamically to create powerful visual communications. Her background includes extensive work in interactive design, art direction and client services. She has coordinated imaging projects, large and small, for a wide variety of business and non-profit organizations. Mia holds a BFA in illustration from Parsons School of Design and is currently a MFA candidate at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Edward Diosy, Creative Director “Image is the face of an organization. A good one can help build trust, convey solidity and create security. Creating it is exciting; using it well is essential.” Edward has been working with corporate images for over 9 years. He specializes in using technology to create engaging communications vehicles; with a mastery of more than 25 software packages, he is readily able to match the tool to the situation. Edward’s experience encompasses a substantial range of projects from corporate identity essentials to product packaging. He holds a degree in graphic design from The Fashion Institute of Technology and is completing a second degree at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business. Jan Wandrag, Art Director “What we do is present complicated material in clear and interesting ways.” Jan’s decade of international experience with identity strategies includes brand management, image development and cutting edge graphic design. He has been art director for a New York trade publications group and marketing manager for Africa’s largest film festival, as well as doing various stints as a graphic designer. He holds a degree in Information Design from the University of Pretoria’s School for Art and Art History, South Africa’s most prestigious design school, and has received his MFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Jan’s thesis video has been show in film festivals across the nation this past year and will be featured in a similar festival in Paris in November 2006.