Photo from the amazing Alisha Benda

Photo from the amazing Alisha Benda

 

Hi there! I’m Tricia.

I am a dog lover, skateboarder, and tree hugger with a ridiculous sweet tooth. I am a creative problem solver and an overthinker who is learning to trust in the process. I appreciate boldness and directness, I see strength in vulnerability, and I believe in listening to people in order to truly understand. I am endlessly curious about how people think. I think it’s important to reflect on history — both cultural and personal — in order to build a better tomorrow. It is my belief that we are each a collage of the people and media surrounding us, which is why our work as cultural creators is so significant. The power to change minds through messaging is tremendous, and must be wielded thoughtfully. We must use our place of power to uplift others, through positive representation and messaging.

8 Students. 2 writers, 6 art directors. We came to Denver from all across the country to take a chance on the brand new portfolio school, Denver Ad. We worked our asses off 15 months through late night concepting sessions and early morning photoshop tutorials. 

We pushed each other to constantly be better, feeding off the creative and collaborative energy. Having reached the end of the program, we have been reborn as fully fledged creatives, entering the job market in the midst of a global pandemic and recession. But if there’s one thing we know, all 8 of us will continue to work our asses off wherever we go. We are the Pioneer Class.