Acoustics | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Audio Arts (with concentration) | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Acting | 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 | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Advertising | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Animation BFA | Kamillah Ong | 312-369-3233 | kong@colum.edu |
Computer Animation BA | Jill Sultz | 312-369-7372 | jsultz@colum.edu |
Traditional Animation BA | Ann Hodal | 312-369-7458 | ahodal@colum.edu |
Art History | Keith Lusson | 312-369-7283 | klusson@colum.edu |
ASL & English Interpretation | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Cinema & Television Arts | Jill Sultz | 312-369-7372 | jsultz@colum.edu |
Cinema & Television Arts | Yasmin Reynoso | 312-369-3257 | yreynoso@colum.edu |
Cinema & Television Arts | Kamillah Ong | 312-369-3233 | kong@colum.edu |
Cinema & Television Arts | Stephanie Barnes | 312-369-7648 | stbarnes@colum.edu |
Comedy Writing & Performance | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Communication | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Creative Writing | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Cultural Studies | Keith Lusson | 312-369-7283 | klusson@colum.edu |
Dance | Stephanie Barnes | 312-369-7648 | stbarnes@colum.edu |
Design Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
English | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Environmental & Sustainability | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Exploratory | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@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 | Ritch Barnes | 312-369-7932 | rbarnes@colum.edu |
Filmmaking/Film | Jill Sultz | 312-369-7372 | jsultz@colum.edu |
Fine Arts | Lauren Targ | 312-369-8626 | ltarg@colum.edu |
Game Art | Ann Hodal | 312-369-7458 | ahodal@colum.edu |
Game Design | Ann Hodal | 312-369-7458 | ahodal@colum.edu |
Graphic Design BFA | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
Graphic Design BA | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
Illustration BFA | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
Illustration BA | Hannah Jensvold | 312-369-8353 | hjensvold@colum.edu |
Immersive Media | Ann Hodal | 312-369-7458 | ahodal@colum.edu |
Interdisciplinary | Keith Lusson | 312-369-7283 | klusson@colum.edu |
Interdisciplinary Documentary | Jill Sultz | 312-369-7372 | jsultz@colum.edu |
Interior Architecture | Keith Lusson | 312-369-7283 | klusson@colum.edu |
International Arts Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@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 |
Journalism | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Photojournalism | Kelci Kosin | 312-369-7646 | kkosin@colum.edu |
Music Business | Lauren Targ | 312-369-8626 | ltarg@colum.edu |
Music (Composition, Performance, CUP) | Kelci Kosin | 312-369-7646 | kkosin@colum.edu |
Music Technology | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Music Theatre | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Photography | Keith Lusson | 312-369-7283 | klusson@colum.edu |
Programming | Ann Hodal | 312-369-7458 | ahodal@colum.edu |
Public Relations | Kelci Kosin | 312-369- 7646 | kkosin@colum.edu |
Radio | Kelci Kosin | 312-369-7646 | kkosin@colum.edu |
Social Media and Digital Strategy | Kelci Kosin | 312-369-7646 | kkosin@colum.edu |
Sound Design | Brian Marth | 312-369-7933 | bmarth@colum.edu |
Sports Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7935 | jhorwitz@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 | Ann Hodal | 312-369-7458 | ahodal@colum.edu |
Visual Arts Management | Jessica Horwitz | 312-369-7801 | jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Writing for Performance | Gabriel Oladipo | 312-369-7645 | goladipo@colum.edu |
Ann Hodal |
Annie (she/her) is an Interactive Arts and Media advisor. She received her M.A. in Communication, with an emphasis in Rhetoric, from Northern Illinois University. As a former public speaking instructor, she worked with students across all majors to discover how to get comfortable utilizing their unique voices and perspectives to share their ideas, craft arguments, and strengthen their research. She is also passionate about international learning and study abroad programs. Annie enjoys swapping reading recommendations, watching live music, and hanging out with her beagle. She is excited to hear about your creative passions and help you achieve your goals. Academic Advisor 312-369-7858 ahodal@colum.edu |
Chris Garcia Peak
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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 cpeak@colum.edu |
Gabriel 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 goladipo@colum.edu |
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 jhorwitz@colum.edu |
Kelci Kosin |
Kelci Kosin has been an academic advisor for over five years now, previously serving as the academic advisor for the School of Music at Ball State University where she also completed a Doctor of Arts in Music. When she is not advising, Kelci is also pursuing a career in performance and teaching voice. She loves many styles including classical, musical theater, jazz, and pop/contemporary. Kelci’s greatest joys in life are her family, including her husband and two sons. Kelci is beyond thrilled to advise here at Columbia College Chicago and her mission in advising is to help each student realize their potential, articulate their dreams and visions for the future, and to remind them that they belong here at Columbia. Assistant Director 312-369-7646 kkosin@colum.edu |
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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 jsultz@colum.edu |
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 kong@colum.edu |
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Keith Lusson |
Director, and Interdisciplinary Advisor, Keith Lusson reads U.S. History and taught it, too. He also digs, hoops, golf, good movies, musicals, and being a dad. As the Director of Academic Advising, I encourage all Columbia undergraduates to work with their advisor to maximize their educational experience and create a clear and timely path to graduation. Director 312-369-7283 klusson@colum.edu |
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 ltarg@colum.edu |
Ritch Barnes |
Ritch Barnes is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago in Film & Video. He has worked on several Hollywood features, he is a passionate poet, fiction writer and Jazz enthusiast. Ritch enjoys meeting with students to share his knowledge and to hear their creative stories. According to Ritch, he lives in the best of both worlds because he can help young people find their dreams, while he pursues his own. Stop by the CAC and don’t hesitate to tell Ritch your story (or stories). Academic Advisor 312-369-7932 rbarnes@colum.edu |
Stephanie Barnes |
Stephanie (she/they) arrived in Chicago by way of Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York. She sang opera until realizing she didn’t want to audition for a living, and now she loves to help students figure out what they want (or don’t want) to do with their lives and academic careers. A musician, writer, improviser, and educator, Stephanie earned their Masters of Music in Music Theory, which in many ways is the math of music, which they promise is super fun once you get through all the boring and hard stuff. Stephanie is passionate about curriculum, comedy, and composting, and is thrilled to help you navigate your Columbia journey. Academic Advisor 312-369-7648 stbarnes@colum.edu |
Yasmin Reynoso |
Yasmin Reynoso (She/Her/Ella) is a Cinema and Television Arts advisor. She received her B.A. in Sociology from Roosevelt University, where she was able to get involved, voice her passion for student support services, and seize all opportunities for academic enrichment. She then received her M.Ed. in Urban Higher Education, with an emphasis in Leadership, Governance, Organization and Policy, from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Here, she worked to welcome new students in all areas of orientation, and she was continuously inspired by their stories. As a proud first-generation Mexican American college graduate, she is excited to be a part of the community and help empower students throughout their journey at Columbia and beyond. When not advising, Yasmin is an enthusiast for photography, reading, and listening to live music! Academic Advisor 312-369-8353 yreynoso@colum.edu |
Hannah Jensvold |
Hannah (she/her) is the academic advisor for Graphic Design & Illustration B.A. students. She holds an M.S.Ed. in 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 high school counselor throughout the pandemic, Hannah is excited to make the leap to higher education and support visual art students at Columbia. While she is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she has lived and worked in Chicago, New York, Portland, and Seattle and loves getting to know students from all walks of life. In her free time, Hannah enjoys journaling in coffee shops, taking long walks along the lake, and filling up sketchbooks with colorful, abstract drawings. Don't hesitate to reach out and say hello! Academic Advisor 312-369-8353 hjensvold@colum.edu |