Ad 2 SoCal Office Hours
Ad 2 SoCal Office Hours are a casual space to connect with our board, ask questions, and get advice from fellow industry professionals. Whether you're looking for career guidance, navigating a job search, exploring membership, curious about upcoming events, or simply hoping to connect with others in the creative community, we're here to help. Drop in, share what's on your mind, and make the most of your Ad 2 SoCal community!
Meet The Team
Nolan Havig
Graphic Designer at NASA/Jet Propulsion Labs
Officer Hours:
Thursday, 7:00pm – 8:00pm (Biweekly)
Meet Nolan
Nolan Havig is a graphic designer, educator, and creative leader whose work spans visual communication, digital experiences, and community engagement. He is a Senior Graphic Designer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and an adjunct instructor at Cerro Coso Community College, where he helps prepare the next generation of designers through accessible, industry-informed design education.
Beyond his professional and teaching roles, Nolan is passionate about strengthening the creative community through mentorship, professional development, and industry collaboration. As President of Ad 2 SoCal, he works to create meaningful opportunities for emerging advertising and marketing professionals to connect, grow, and thrive.
Areas of Expertise:
Graphic Design & Visual Communication • Branding & Identity • Creative Strategy • Digital Design & UX/UI • Web Design & Development • Creative Leadership & Team Management • Portfolio Development & Career Growth • Design Education & Accessibility
Javier Hernandez
Brand Manager at
Monster Energy
Officer Hours:
TBD (Biweekly)
Meet Javier
TBD
Areas of Expertise:
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Mariia Hladkova
Producer & Senior Editor at Golden Pet Brands
Officer Hours:
Tuesday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm (Biweekly)
Meet Mariia
Mariia is an award-winning video producer and senior video editor with 9+ years of experience at the intersection of filmmaking, creative advertising, and performance marketing. At Golden Pet Brands, she produces and edits high-performing short- and long-form video campaigns for premium pet food brands across Meta, YouTube, and Native platforms, generating millions of dollars in annual sales. She combines compelling storytelling, creative execution and data-driven insights, leveraging AI-powered tools for creative development, visual production and performance analytics.
Areas of Expertise:
Video Production & Editing • Creative Advertising • Visual Storytelling • AI in Advertising • Creative Analytics • Portfolio & Career Development
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