Kathleen Mahoney, a Professor in the Graphic and Multimedia Design program, has an extensive background in both art and interactive design. After graduating from the Savanna College of Art and Design, she worked as an Art Director for over ten years. Her desire to help guide other artists led her to a teaching career, where she began to focus on collaboration between designers and artists. In SUNY Canton's Canino school of Engineering, Mahoney worked with other faculty members to promote a partnership between engineering technology and the creativity that comes with graphic and multimedia design. Now, Kathleen serves as an Associate Professor of graphic Design and New Media at SUNY Potsdam, teaching students how to leverage art to propel their career.