Chair of the Communication Design Program, New York City College of Technology (CUNY)

George Garrastegui, Jr. is an educator, designer, and advocate committed to empowering emerging creatives by sharing industry skills, struggles, and insights. He hosts the award-winning podcast Works in Process, where he interviews diverse professionals to explore the realities of the creative field and the importance of shifting to how creatives work over what they produce.

As a working professional with over 20 years of experience, George has collaborated with brands like Esquire, Ford, and Popular Mechanics. As a full-time faculty member of Communication Design at City Tech, CUNY, George teaches design research and strategic problem-solving. He actively supports diversity and inclusion through his affiliations, workshops, and speaking engagements with AIGA, UCDA, One Club for Creativity, and 100 Roses from Concrete.

Whether through teaching, podcasting, or public speaking, George is committed to fostering creative growth, access, and opportunity for emerging designers.