Learn more about Ringling’s distinguished alumni
The Ringling Alumni Wall of Honor was first unveiled in 2018 to recognize exceptional Ringling alumni. Criteria for determining our outstanding alumni includes awards and accolades received since graduating and creative work that makes a positive impact.
Designed by Graphic Design Department Head Jeff Bleitz, mounted in the Keating Center, and updated annually, this museum-quality installation honors exemplary Ringling College graduates in each major and alumni leaders who support the College with their time and generosity.
2025 Alumni Wall of Honor Recipients
Robson Tan '17
Advertising Design
Associate Creative Director, Adobe Brand Studio. New York.
Ellie Winslow ’21
Business of Art and Design
Brand Strategist, Prophet. Glen Allen, Virginia
Alan Hawkins ’04
Computer Animation
Director, Sony Pictures Animation. Los Angeles.
Spencer Manning ’16
Film
Lighting Technician, Freelance Contractor. Brooklyn, New York.
Natalie Lerner ’14
Fine Arts
Artist. Brooklyn, New York.
Erisa Liu ’19
Game Art & Design
Creative Director, Bluecurse Studios. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Nicole Gavrilles ’12
Graphic Design
Staff Product Designer, Squarespace. New York.
Sean Murray ’01
Illustration
Film and TV Art Director and Graphic Designer, Currently on A Minecraft Movie 2. Auckland, New Zealand.
Elisabeth Mejia ’11
Interior Design
Illustrator, Comic Artist & Riso Printmaker. Los Angeles.
Sharon Harris ’13
Motion Design
On sabbatical currently, Ex. Google Maps, Google Design, Google's Material Design.
Sarasota, Florida.
Mariana Greif Etchebehere ’14
Photography and Digital Imaging
Photojournalist, documentary photographer, and documentary video maker freelancing for different media across the globe. São Paulo, Brazil, and Montevideo, Uruguay.
Samantha Kelly Vernago '19
Visual Studies
Owner/Designer, Match Light Creative Studio. Perryville, Maryland.
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