Jana Henry Funderburk

Jana Henry Funderburk serves as Professor of Design and Creative Arts Coordinator within Millikin University's School of Theatre & Dance, where she oversees Design & Production programs.

Her educational foundation includes:

• B.A. from William Jewell College
• M.F.A. from The University of Missouri-Kansas City

Her research spans Costume Design and Textile Arts with specialized focus on dye techniques of the global majority, textile history, and technological integration in costume processes. Professional costume work extends across theatre, dance, television, and film industries. She actively shapes pedagogy through travel immersion courses taught in England, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Walt Disney World's 'Designing Disney' program since 2015.

Professor Funderburk holds significant leadership roles including Commissioner of the Costume Commission for USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology), Board Member of USITT's Midwest Section, and founding membership in the American Theatrical Costume Association. She maintains active affiliations with the Costume Society of America and Dress & Body Association.

Her teaching portfolio prominently features Costume Design & Technology and Fast Fashion courses, demonstrating commitment to experiential learning through international academic travel programs.