Dear RA+DI Fellows, Faculty, and Friends:
Welcome! As we begin the Fall 2025 semester, I extend my warmest greetings to both our returning Fellows and those joining our community for the first time. This year promises to be one of growth, creativity, and collaboration as we continue shaping the future of art, design, and entrepreneurship together.
At RA+DI, we remain committed to fostering innovation through interdisciplinary research, experimentation, and mentorship. Over the coming months, you will engage with inspiring guest speakers, workshops, and industry partners while advancing your own projects within our supportive and dynamic incubator.
I encourage you to make the most of this semester—challenge yourself, embrace new ideas, and support one another as we build a culture of creativity and impact.
Here’s to an exciting and successful Fall ’25 to our returning and new RA+DI fellows:
Alejandra Sofia Cuadra
Marcelo Oscar Ertorteguy
Jarod Ra’sean Hammond
Dean McMurry
Luis Pacheco
Teri Watson
Daniela Zulueta
John Dudley Alexis
Alexandra Berlin
Benjamin Cure
Nina Ellery Oliveira
Cesar Evander Castillo
Katherine Evander
Dave John Fair
Danny Fernandez
Sara Fatima Zahra Hamitou
Ana Jardan
Kharla B. Jean
Saylid Lopéz
Diana Carolina Ocampo
Nathalia Padilla
Isabella Nydia Persad
Marina Pinagel
Stephanie Anne Silver
Alejandra Soriano
Nyya Emmanuel Toussaint
Ana Sofia Vergara
Kindest regards,
Dr. Jacek J. Kolasiński
Professor of Art + Art History
Director, Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator
Florida International University