About Us

Ryan Howe: Residential Life Coordinator/Peer Mentor/Program Advisor

We oversee an energetic, committed group of students at The Art Institute of California-San Francisco who are dedicated to enhancing the student experience and community of AiCASF.  There is one Peer Mentor per major for the following majors:  Advertising, Digital Film & Video Production, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Web Design & Interactive Media and Visual & Game Programming.

Tera Porterfield Balog: Director of Student Development/Perr Mentor Program Advisor

We are here to assist incoming and continuing students with questions about school resources, how to get involved and how to help manage life and school.  We can answer questions about classes, teachers, supplies, etc.  Please seek us out if you want to get a better sense of what it is like to be a student here or if you just want to get connected with another student on campus!

If you’re interested in learning more about the program, please contact Ryan Howe or Tera Porterfield Balog.