Nicole J Georges

Nicole J. Georges is a Senior Adjunct in the Graduate Comics Program at California College of the Arts (CCA), where she has taught since 2014. An award-winning cartoonist and podcaster from Portland, OR, her work spans graphic novels, custom pet portraits, and workshops focusing on autobiographical storytelling. She is known for her Lambda Award-winning memoir Calling Dr. Laura and Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home, which received two Oregon Book Awards and a Lambda nomination.

• Academic Affiliation: Graduate Comics Program, CCA
• Teaching Experience: 20+ years at institutions like the Center for Cartoon Studies, Portland State University, and William and Mary College

Her research and creative work centers on queer identity, family dynamics, feminist praxis, and the role of animals in emotional well-being, often blending punk aesthetics with introspective narratives. Georges also hosts the podcast Sagittarian Matters, focusing on queer art and veganism.

• Key Awards: Lambda Award for Calling Dr. Laura, Young Audiences Sunburst Award (2012), two Oregon Book Awards for Fetch

She offers workshops and retreats, including a graphic memoir retreat at The Sou’Wester in Washington. Georges prioritizes accessibility through sliding-scale pricing and scholarships for BIPOC/trans students, emphasizing community-building through art education.