2025 AIGA LA Incoming Board of Directors Announcement
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Joseph Soto is the Director, Art and Brand at Nickerson, where he leads the firm’s award-winning creative team and oversees visual identity, branding, and creative strategy for its diverse client-partners. With over 15 years of experience, Joseph brings deep expertise in design, brand development, and creative direction. He also led the expansion of Nickerson’s presence to the West Coast, launching and growing its Los Angeles office. Joseph is a graduate of MassArt and an active participant in LA’s creative community. 
Lacye Beauregard is an award-winning conceptual designer and visual storyteller from Louisiana, currently residing in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Bringing nine years of agency experience to the table, she has an extensive portfolio with a wide range of work including but not limited to product design, illustration, apparel design, brand campaigns, web design, and social media campaigns. Lacye pushes the envelope of creativity, and strives to maintain a confident and professional work decorum.
As the Founder and Creative Director of Peace and Balance LLC, Renée McKellar specializes in crafting visually compelling and culturally resonant branding solutions for businesses looking to stand out in a crowded market. With a passion for elevating brands, she blends strategy, design, and marketing to create experiences that leave lasting impressions. Beyond her work in branding and marketing, Renée serves as Adjunct Faculty in Graphic & Multimedia Design at College of the Canyons, where she guides the next generation of designers in developing their creative voice and technical expertise. With years of experience in both agency and entrepreneurial settings, Renée brings a unique perspective that fuses real-world application with industry best practices.
Nolan is a multimedia designer, educator, and community advocate based in Los Angeles where he leads creative strategy across digital, print, and social platforms. With a strong background in branding, storytelling, and emerging technologies, he brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to design and communication. Passionate about education, mentorship, and access, Nolan is committed to amplifying diverse voices, supporting student engagement, and building bridges between industry professionals and emerging creatives.
Tia has built a global career in visual storytelling and thinking, shaped by a graphic design degree and work across four countries. She has led creative and brand strategy teams at Adobe, directed campaigns for luxury and fashion brands, and brings sharp insight into cultural impact and how visual language drives emotional connection. Whether she’s building a brand, mentoring a team, or contributing to LA’s creative community through the LA Design Festival and Creative Mornings, Tia brings curiosity, clarity, and a spirit of collaboration to everything she does.
Olivia Leese, Lead Graphic Designer at Nickerson, brings 8+ years of experience crafting visually compelling narratives for brands. Her multifaceted expertise spans branding, print, digital, and social, creating cohesive visual experiences across platforms. Olivia has spearheaded high-impact projects for industry leaders like Synergy, Housing Families, and JM Electrical. Notable achievements include developing a winning proposal for MassDOT's Parcel 24 project and playing a vital role in Gulf Oil's new brand image rollout across New England. With a BA from Roger Williams University, Olivia consistently pushes the boundaries of visual communication.
Shijia Luo is a versatile visual designer blending 2D and 3D with expertise in branding, typography, and motion. With over five years of experience across print, digital, and interactive media, she communicates through thoughtful visual storytelling. Her multidisciplinary background in marketing and design supports her engagement with local creative communities, including SFMOMA, the San Francisco Art Book Fair, and AIGA LA. Shijia sees design as a path to connect people and share stories, and she seeks to contribute more meaningfully to reflect diverse cultural perspectives.
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