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Nacho Montiel is a Lecturer and Willenborg Teaching Fellow at Dominican University, where she integrates civic engagement and justice-driven design education into her courses. As a proud Registered Yaqui Tribal Member and founder of Nacho Momma's Designs, she operates at the intersection of art, agency, and social justice through community-based design initiatives.
Education:
- MFA in Community Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art
- BFA in Painting & Drawing, Arizona State University
Her work centers on design pedagogy that embeds civic engagement and social justice principles, drawing from Bauhaus, Constructivism, and anti-racist feminist frameworks. She emphasizes removing barriers for emerging artists through collaborative strategies inspired by Paulo Freire and bell hooks, with expertise spanning commercial branding, social media design, and community art projects that prioritize accessibility and empathy.
Awards and Certifications:
- Willenborg Teaching Fellow
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certificate (2025)
- Certification in Web Design & Digital Arts
Montiel actively bridges academia and community through initiatives like AIGA Chicago's 'Ask & Give' series and Open Works collaborations in Baltimore. As a politically liberal feminist cis-woman of color, she champions pro-union, pro-choice, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive practices while seeking partnerships with organizations committed to social impact across nonprofit, B2C, and global platforms.
