MAD Academy Board of Directors

Empowering Future Creatives in Media Arts and Design

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Supporting Future Media Artists

The mission of the California Academy Foundation Board (MAD Academy Board) is to support the Santa Barbara High School Media Arts and Design Academy’s directors, staff and students through fundraising and financial assistance while fostering community awareness and involvement in the program.

MAD Academy Board Members

The MAD Academy Board of Directors is composed of parents, academic advisors, community members, and professional creatives. Each member brings a level of compassion, concern, expertise, and willingness to contribute and invest in the students of the MAD Academy.

Board of Directors Members

Rebecca Anderson

Holly Becker Downs

Jim Fabio

Dawn Fitzgerald

Mark Kenneth Flores

Clayton Gibson

Suzy Hoke

Marla Mattenson

Deann Zampelli

Dana Zurzolo

Officers:

President: Marla Mattenson
Vice-president: Rebecca Anderson
Treasurer: Dawn Fitzgerald
Secretary: Dana Zurzolo

Student Work in Media Arts

A showcase of student creativity in the Santa Barbara Public High School Media Arts and Design (MAD) Academy.

A tall cylindrical glass building displaying colorful large-font words like Drama, History, Skill, Art, Faith, Style, Passion, and Football. Free entry and open daily signs are visible at the bottom. Streetlights and a few other buildings are in the vicinity under a clear blue sky.
A tall cylindrical glass building displaying colorful large-font words like Drama, History, Skill, Art, Faith, Style, Passion, and Football. Free entry and open daily signs are visible at the bottom. Streetlights and a few other buildings are in the vicinity under a clear blue sky.
A building facade features a prominent sign with large blue letters spelling 'ART' and a red neon sign above it displaying 'GALLERY.' The architectural style is indicated by brick walls and arched windows. There is a secondary sign suggesting the presence of a bar and kitchen inside.
A building facade features a prominent sign with large blue letters spelling 'ART' and a red neon sign above it displaying 'GALLERY.' The architectural style is indicated by brick walls and arched windows. There is a secondary sign suggesting the presence of a bar and kitchen inside.