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Meet the Team

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David Sellers

BArch, AIA, MBA

CEO | President

David Sellers

BArch, AIA, MBA

CEO | President

David has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Penn State University and a MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University. He has been teaching Autodesk programs for over 10 years and enjoys working and teaching in the architectural industry. In addition to working with the Autodesk suite, he has significant experience in 3D modeling, the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and SketchUp. David enjoys spending his free time with his wife, biking, hanging out with his kids, and listening to audiobooks by the fire.

Licensed Architect
Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI SILVER – Certified > 5 Years)
Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360
Adobe Visual Design Specialist
SketchUp Certified 3D Warehouse Content Developer

Ashley Woodward

Content Marketing Specialist | Administrative Manager

Ashley Woodward

Content Marketing Specialist | Administrative Manager

Ashley has extensive experience in management, finance, advertising, customer service, and project management in the tech startup environment. She has served multiple roles at VDCI including Program Coordinator and Program Manager while assisting with marketing efforts, compliance, general operations, and HR. Currently, as Content Marketing Specialist and Administrative Manager, Ashley works with the CEO and Departments to grow awareness of VDCI’s training offerings and manage general and departmental procedures. In her free time, she enjoys going on camping trips and making multimedia art using acrylic paints, ink pens, Sketchbook, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.

Gina Robertson

Student Services Manager

John Menvielle

Student Experience Manager | I.T. Specialist

Franklin Ebalida

Compliance Manager | Academic Coordinator

Kimberly Savo

Admissions Coordinator

Kimberly Savo

Admissions Coordinator

As Admissions Coordinator, Kimberly is responsible for assisting prospective students in choosing the best training path for their needs. She loves helping people achieve their goals and works closely with the rest of the Student Services Team to ensure the best experience for every student. Kimberly was born and raised in Bristol Bay, Alaska, before moving to San Diego to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education. An advocate of lifelong learning, she also has an associate’s degree in liberal arts and is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor. Kimberly enjoys spending time with family, reading, hiking, and roller skating.

Daria Ghasemi

BBA

Marketing Coordinator

Claire Lee

Career Services Coordinator

Luis Hernandez

BArch

Software Certification Specialist

Daniel Pozos

LLB

Multimedia Specialist

Daniel Pozos

LLB

Multimedia Specialist

Dan is a seasoned Multimedia Specialist with eight years of experience in higher education, particularly in Course Development and Instructional Technology. Born and raised in Mexico, Dan’s passion for technology and education led him to a career that merges innovation with learning. He possesses strong skills in video editing and multimedia tasks, with a keen eye for detail. Daniel aspires to transition into an Instructional Designer role to create engaging educational content. His diverse interests include reading, writing, art, and gaming, fueling his creative approach to work. Dan is dedicated to transforming education through technology and continuous innovation.

Michael Rathbun

Sales Associate - Partnerships

Michael Rathbun

Sales Associate - Partnerships

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication with a minor in Nonprofit Management from Boise State University, equipping him with a solid foundation in organizational dynamics. Throughout his academic tenure, he actively volunteered with nonprofits focused on refugee resettlement and supporting the unhoused. Beyond his professional endeavors, Michael enjoys spending time with his dogs, exploring farmers markets, nurturing plants, indulging in local coffee, hiking, and traveling. His diverse interests reflect his dedication to personal growth and community engagement.

John Miewald

Marketing Manager

Al Whitley

In Memoriam

Founder

David Sellers

Ashley Woodward

Gina Robertson

John Menvielle

Franklin Ebalida

Kimberly Savo

Daria Ghasemi

Claire Lee

Luis Hernandez

Daniel Pozos

Michael Rathbun

John Miewald

Al Whitley

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