Name: Creative Cafe @ CCA
Start: 2025-03-07T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-07T18:00:00-05:00
Location: California College of Arts, Nave Presentation Space

Creative Cafe @ CCA

San Francisco

Date TBD

A gathering for a new generation of designers. Open to all CCA students.

Have your portfolio reviewed, enjoy light bites, merch, and a panel discussion featuring professional designers sharing career advice. This is a great place to network. You might even win a Creative Cloud membership.

This is a free event only open to CCA students!

By attending this event, you consent to the use of your likeness in photographs and videos for promotional and documentation purposes.

Share with friends! #AdobeCreativeCafe

Portfolio review reservations are reserved for CCA Juniors, Seniors, & Graduate students.

RSVP

Portfolio Review Sign Up

Agenda

3:00 PM

Doors open

Before the panel, network, explore our career advice table, have your portfolio reviewed(Sign Up Below), and enjoy light bites & refreshments.

4:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Landing Your Dream Job & Incorporating AI

5:00 PM

Portfolio Reviews & Mingling

After the presentation wraps there will be another opportunity to have your portfolio reviewed (Sign Up Below), revisit the career advice table, enjoy more food, drinks, and networking

6:00 PM

Event Wrap

Portfolio Review Sign Up

Portfolio review reservations are reserved for CCA Juniors, Seniors, & Graduate students.

Venue

* Venue is ADA accessible.
* The Nave Presentation Space is located in the Main Building of California College of the Arts

Presenters

Community Relationship Manager, Adobe Express

Norman Borgonia

Jordan Dené Ellis is an enthusiastic community manager based in Philadelphia, PA. She's been an entrepreneur for over twelve years, building the geek fashion brand JORDANDENÉ, geeky lifestyle magazine The Sartorial Geek, and helping fellow small businesses with freelance.

Community Relationship Manager and Evangelist, Adobe Express

Maggie Johnson

Toren is a flourishing creative who founded the 1st Black-Owned & Operated ad agency, KESA, in his hometown of Rochester, NY. His mission is to develop creative talent in underserved communities, and he works with the Adobe Community team, with a focus on Adobe Express, to empower as many people as possible to create.

Sr. Community Relationship Manager

and Evangelist

Jess Goldsmith

Elise Swopes is a self taught photographer and graphic designer who has turned her passion into a successful career. She's known for her unique cityscapes and urban landscapes that she creates using mobile apps. Besides her art, Swopes is recognized for her active role in the NFT space and contributions to Web 3. As an entrepreneur, she co-founded Sunrise Art Club and Night on The Yard, supporting women of color and incarcerated artists. She also shares her knowledge through various educational initiatives and works with tech companies to inspire young photographers.