Marisa

Name: Marisa Ginger Tontaveetong GMarisa Tontaveetong

Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand

I’m a Graduate Student.

Expected Graduation: August 2014

Why You Chose SCAD:

I chose SCAD because the Animation program is top-tier and it was recommended by a professor I highly respected in college who was a SCAD Alumni. SCAD alumni are also frequently scouted by leading companies like Disney PIXAR, DreamWorks, and Blue Sky Studios.

Why You Are An Ambassador:

I want to inspire the people I meet to accomplish their goals in life and reach their full potential as a friend, mentor, and fellow human being.

Achievements:

2012 SCAD Generate 24HR Team Competition: 1st Place

2012 ASIFA-Atlanta 12N12 Team: 1st Place Championship

2011 British Council IELTS Scholarship Recipient Thailand

2011 Bangkok University Invited Guest Speaker “Post Orientation for Graduating Students”2011 Savannah College of Art & Design Artistic Honor Scholarship

2008 Bangkok University Full Scholarship 4-Years Recipient

2007 HSBC Young Entrepreneur Award 2007 Regional (Thailand)1st Place

I’ve interned at:

2011 Freelance Video Pitch for Rexona Editor for Lowe and Partners Worldwide

2009/2011 United Nations Climate Change Conference Computer Support Thailand