Faculty & Mentors
The people behind PCI.
Leadership, our in-house production team, guest artists from the comics industry, and STEM faculty who’ve done the science. Click any portrait to read the full bio.
Leadership
Founders & directors
Ethan Alvarée
CEO & Co-founder
Leads curriculum, instruction, and technology, teaches the Art Institute studio, and colors Sonic comics professionally.
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Molly Sun
Director of Marketing, Recruitment & Administration · Co-founder
Co-founder and head of recruitment, marketing, and family-facing operations.
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Guest artists & instructors
Working professionals, in the room.
Kurt Michael Russell
Professional Colorist
Working colorist for DC, Image, Vault, IDW, and Dark Horse since 2011. Teaches digital coloring to thousands online.
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Scott Shaw
Penciller / Animator / Writer
Award-winning artist with 50+ years experience. First artist on Archie's Sonic series. Co-founder, San Diego Comic-Con.
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Ken Penders
Author / Illustrator / Publisher
Sonic the Hedgehog veteran. Founder of Floating Island Productions and PCI's publishing partner.
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Behind the test-prep tracks.
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