International Development Freelance Illustrator
Renee Cassandra Glanville
+1(202)-688-2365 (VRI only)
Education
Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
Master of Art: International Development Arts
Expected May 2026
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Digital Media Design
May 2019
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
Associate of Occupational Studies: Graphic Design
May 2013
Graduate Professional Presentations and Products
October 2024 International Development ASL Media Presentation
[Course IDP-770- Introduction to International Development]
November 2024 Go Global Fair: Panelist
160 Years of Global Impact, International Engagement, and Leadership. Individual Contribution: Technology Innovation for Sign Language Apps
December 2024 Country Study: Italy
[Course IDP-770-Introduction to International Development]
December 2024 Executive Summary: Deaf Italian Artists: Art Education and Employment
[Course IDP-772-Micropolitics of International Development]
April 2025 Project Design: Fuego Eruption Guatemala
[Course IDP-775- Project Design and Implementation for Social Change]
May 2025 Designed Advocacy website: “Mental Health Awareness: Deaf women and LGBTIQ (focus on Europe)”
[Course IDP-771-International Development with Deaf People and People with Disabilities for Language and Inequality]
June 2025 Human-Centered Design: Heathland School for the Deaf (UK) and JSAC Library in renovation design
[Course VEE-595- Human-Centered Design]
Graduate Professional Events and Networking
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September 2024- Art4development.net ProjectH2O. Webinar
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October 2024- Design Thinking Workshop. Chemonics International, DC Headquarters,
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November 2024- Go Global Presentation. Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
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November 2024- USAID Career Day. USAID, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, D.C.
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November 2024- Attended IDMA Second-year Practicum Panel. Washington, D.C.
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March 2025- ASL Art Tour, the National Portrait Gallery. Washington, D.C.
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June 2025- Travelled to the US Embassy, the schools for the Deaf, and CityLit. London, UK
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July 2025- Human-Centered Design Presentation: GU JSAC Library and Heathland School for the Deaf. Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
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July 2025- Attended the Office of Disability Rights' 35th Anniversary of the ADA Celebration. Martin Luther King Library, Washington, D.C.
Related Art/Graphic Design Work for Community Development/Non-profits
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Gallaudet University, Human-Centered Design Course, 2025
Florida Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
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Visionaries of Creatives Arts, Graphic Designer, 2020-2023
H St NE, Washington, D.C.
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Montgomery Community College, Course in Digital Animation, 2020-2021
Rockville, Maryland
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T.A.G Labs DC, Graphic Designer, 2019
M St SE, Washington, D.C.
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Goofy faces Caricatures, Artist, 2017-2024
Smithsonian National Zoological Park DC, Washington D.C.
Skills
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Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, InDesign)
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Proficient in Google Drive (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Canvas
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Visual storytelling and illustration
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Innovated architectural designs for empathy mapping, ideation, and conceptual proposals
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Discussed with the project team to brainstorm design ideas
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Adaptable and enthusiastic about international travel and working with diverse communities
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Cross-cultural communication and teamwork in international settings
Languages
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American Sign Language: Native
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English: Fluent
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British Sign Language: Proficient
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Italian Sign Language: Conversational
References
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Dr. Audrey Cooper, Program Director & Associate Professor -International Development, MA & Disability-inclusive DRR & Emergency Planning Program, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. Office VP: +1(202) 505-8390
Email Address: Audrey.Copper@gallaudet.edu
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Other references by request