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Biography of Steve Nazario

Positions: Director of Visual Communications
Departments: Marketing Communications - 402.486.2518
Office: Carnegie Building
Work Phone: 402.486.2518
Fax: 402.486.2539
Email: stnazari [at] ucollege [dot] edu
Job Description

Steve establishes and maintains the current graphic identity for Union College through proposing design concepts, designing major print publications and other materials for development, alumni, college relations and enrollment services.

  • Organizes and maintain college's graphic standards.
  • Manages printed marketing materials.
  • Designs and produces printed projects including CORDmagazine, annual report, academic calendar, student handbook, class bulletin, etc.
  • Creates design and graphic themes for campus events including Homecoming Weekend, Parents' Weekend and College Days to name a few.
  • Designs and coordinates advertisements.
  • Oversees photography and video assignments.
Academic Background

 Monterey Bay Academy high school graduate,

Loma Linda University higher education graduate double major, Biological-Medical Illustration and Graphic Design.

Healthcare design and program awards: IABC Bronze Quill awards, Hospital Association Golden and Bronze Leaflet award, National Healthcare Marketing award, Healthcare Marketing Colorado Peak awards, Best of the West award and AHA/US Advantage award.

Higher Ed design awards: Heartland Print Gallery Color Achievement award, 

Campus and Community Involvement

 Golden Cords yearbook sponsor

Professional Background
  • Bachelor's of Science degrees in medical illustration and graphic design from Loma Linda University.
  • More than 32 years experience in graphic design, medical illustration and advertising.
  • Freelance designer, Design West Advertising Agency.
  • Medical illustrator and designer, Porter Memorial Hospital.
  • Graphic arts manager for marketing communications department, PorterCare Hospital.
  • Associate design director, Centura Health.
  • Director of visual communication, Union College.
Personal Information

Steve and Jeanne are happily married and are proud of their two daughters Sandra and Crista. We also have a wonderful son-in-law, Casey Prindle, married to Sandra. Sandra is an RN, Casey is elementary education teacher, both Union College graduates and Crista is currently attending medical school at Loma Linda University. They are all wonderful.

Hobbies include mountains, oceans, sunsets, music, photography, woodworking and just not having enough time to do everything.