Empowering Future Creatives in Media Arts and Design

Providing support for the Santa Barbara High School Media Arts and Design (MAD) Academy.

Supporting Future Media Artists

The MAD Academy Board of Directors supervises the non-profit organization, The California Academy Foundation, sustaining MAD's financial endowment and fundraising efforts, and providing ongoing support to the program's participants.

MAD Academy Board Members

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

To contact any member of the Board, please use the contact page.

Board of Directors Members

Rebecca Anderson

Ross Brown

Holly Becker Downs

Jim Fabio

Erin Finnegan

Dawn Fitzgerald

Mark Kenneth Flores

Clayton Gibson

Suzy Hoke

Marla Mattenson

KT Thayer

Deann Zampelli

Dana Zurzolo

Officers:

President: Ross Brown
Vice-president: Rebecca Anderson
Treasurer: Dawn Fitzgerald
Secretary: Dana Zurzolo

Student Work in Media Arts

Showcasing 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.