Acoustics | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Acting | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Acting for Stage & Screen BA & BFA | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Acting with International Study | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Advanced Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Advertising Art Direction | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Advertising | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Animation BFA | Kamillah Ong | 312-369-3233 | kong@colum.edu |
Animation & Computer Graphics | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Audio Arts (with concentration) | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7645 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Computer Animation BA | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Traditional Animation BA | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Art History | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
ASL & English Interpretation | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Arts & Entertainment Managment | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Comedy Writing & Performance | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Communication | NaBeela Jackson | 312-369-7503 | najackson@colum.edu |
Creative Writing | Tiara McGuire | 312-369-7283 | tmcguire@colum.edu |
Cultural Studies | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Dance | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Design Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
English | Tiara McGuire | 312-369-7283 | tmcguire@colum.edu |
Environmental & Sustainability | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Exploratory | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Fashion Design | Chris Garcia Peak | 312-369-7494 | cpeak@colum.edu |
Fashion Studies | Chris Garcia Peak | 312-369-7494 | cpeak@colum.edu |
Fiction | Tiara McGuire | 312-369-7283 | tmcguire@colum.edu |
Film & Television | Jill Sultz | 312-369-7372 | jsultz@colum.edu |
Fine Arts BA & BFA | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
Game Art | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Game & Interactive Media Design BA | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Game Design | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Graphic Design BA & BFA | Nathalia Martinez-Bliss | 312-369-7977 | nmartinezbliss@colum.edu |
Illustration BA & BFA | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
Immersive Media | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Interdisciplinary | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Interior Architecture | Nathalia Martinez-Bliss | 312-369-7977 | nmartinezbliss@colum.edu |
International Arts Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Journalism | NaBeela Jackson | 312-369-7503 | najackson@colum.edu |
Live and Performing Arts Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Marketing | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Media Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Music Business | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Music Composition for Media | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Music (Composition, Performance, CUP) | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Music Production | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Music Technology | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Music Theatre | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Musical Theatre Performance BFA | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Performance & Songwriting (BMUSE) | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Photojournalism | NaBeela Jackson | 312-369-7503 | najackson@colum.edu |
Photography BA & BFA | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
Programming | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Public Relations | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7935 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Radio | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Social Media and Digital Strategy | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7935 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Sound Design for Media & Stage | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Sports Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7935 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Theatre Arts: Production & Process | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Theatre Design | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Theatre Technology | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Theatre | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Theatre Directing | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
User Experience & Interaction Design | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Visual Arts BA | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
Visual Arts Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Writing for Performance | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
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School of FashionChris Garcia Peak |
Chris Garcia Peak holds an MFA in Directing from The Theatre School at DePaul University and a BA in Theatre/Fashion Design from Texas Christian University. He has a diverse background in arts education and marketing, serving as Founder of Cock and Bull Arts, which produces theatre, podcasts, and the multidisciplinary arts festival Sessions. Previously, he was Executive Director for Theatre for Young Audience USA and Marketing & Development Director for The Illinois Shakespeare Festival/ISU School of Theatre and Dance. With over fifteen years of teaching experience at institutions like DePaul University, Columbia College, and Illinois State University, Chris is also a writer, director, and cat/dog whisperer. Academic Advisor 312-369-7494 Email: cpeak@colum.edu |
School of Theatre and DanceGabriel Oladipo |
Gabriel Oladipo is an advisor for Musical Theater, Comedy, and Film and Television students. He received an MFA in Literary Arts from Brown University and a BA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Arizona and is the author of the chapbook Emma (Ghost City Press). His interests include sports (basketball, football, soccer, tennis), anime, books, movies, art, and fashion, so if you’re into any of that (or anything else, always open to new things) please come talk to him. He's excited to help Columbia’s students unlock new levels in their art and lives.Academic Advisor 312-369-7649 Email: goladipo@colum.edu |
School of Business and Entrepreneurship![]()
Jessica Horwitz |
As the academic advisor for Business students, Jessica is continuously awed by the talent and commitment her students exhibit. She is passionate about helping her students reach their full potential while at Columbia. When not advising her students, Jessica likes to spend time reading, doing crossword puzzles, and trying new restaurants throughout the city. She is excited to welcome you to Columbia and looks forward to getting to know you. Academic Advisor 312-369-7801 Email: jhorwitz@colum.edu |
School of Communication and Culture Brian Marth |
As associate provost for academic services at Columbia College Chicago, Brian Marth is responsible for academic services in the areas of academic advising, tutoring and academic support, TriO support services, and student persistence initiatives. In this role, Marth oversees the College Advising Center, the Conaway Achievement Project, and the Learning Studio. He works closely with the Provost and academic leadership to ensure services are in place to support the academic success of students. Marth brings over 20 years of administrative experience in higher education. Prior to his role as associate provost for academic services, Marth held advising and student support roles throughout Columbia since 2000 and has been a leader and advocate in improving academic services that allow students to navigate their path toward graduation. Marth holds an MA in Student Development in Postsecondary Education from The University of Iowa and a BS in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Academic Advisor: 312-369-7933 Email: bmarth@colum.edu
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School of Communication and Culture
NaBeela Jackson
Tiara McGuire |
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Jill Sultz |
Jill works with Cinema and Television Arts students. She has taught in Cinema and Television for 15 years. She is a filmmaker and passionate cinephile. Jill’s other interests include military history, baking and fashion. Assistant Director 312-369-7372 Email: jsultz@colum.edu |
School of Design![]()
Kamillah Ong |
Kamillah is one of the academic advisors for Animation students. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English from DePaul and a master’s degree in higher education from Loyola University, she’s spent years studying, working, dreaming and exploring in Chicago. She strongly believes college is a catalyst, an opportunity to challenge yourself to discover what you love and what you do well, and define how you will use your creativity to impact your community. Her favorite part of her job is helping students figure out how to do that and more. Academic Advisor 312-369-3233 Email: kong@colum.edu |
Academic Life Coach![]()
Lauren Targ |
Lauren is a certified Life Coach and an interdisciplinary artist whose passion is nurturing students. Lauren understands what her students are going through as they build good lives in the arts. She is the quintessential collaborator. She has worked in theatre and film as an actor, director, and writer, and has co-authored a book called The Ever Loving Essence of You. Stop in the College Advising Center to see her and share your vision of your future. You can work with her on making it a reality. Assistant Director 312-369-8626 Email: ltarg@colum.edu |
School of Audio and Music![]()
Ritch Barnes |
Academic Advisor 312-369-7932 Email: rbarnes@colum.edu |
School of DesignYasmin Reynoso
Nathalia Martinez-Bliss
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Academic Advisor 312-369-8353 Email: yreynoso@colum.edu
Academic Advisor: 312-369-7977 Email: nmartinezbliss@colum.edu |
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Hannah Jensvold |
Hannah Jensvold (she/her) advises students within the School of Visual Arts. She holds an M.S.Ed. in School Counseling from Fordham University, as well as a B.A. in Art History from the University of California, Berkeley. After working with students as a tutor and high school counselor, Hannah made the leap to higher education in 2022 and hasn't looked back yet! After growing up in Benicia, CA, Hannah has enjoyed living in many different parts of the US, including Berkeley; New York City; Portland, OR; Seattle; and (of course) Chicago. She loves getting to know students from all walks of life and helping them navigate the ups and downs of college. In her free time, you may find Hannah watching PBS News Hour, forest bathing in the Morton Arboretum, or doing yoga with her cats. She also enjoys reading, drawing, journaling, and antique shopping. Academic Advisor 312-369-8353 Email: hjensvold@colum.edu |