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John Intoppa is a program coordinator, industrial designer, and maker driven to learn new mediums and discover new possibilities. Educated at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Intoppa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design with a minor in FA3D Sculpture. Heavily involved in the Student Government Association (SGA) throughout his time at MassArt – his work included aiding with the hiring process for a new President of the institution, revitalizing the SGA Constitution, revitalizing and effectively communicating the needs of the student experience while the college was beginning to navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic, and onboarding methods of prospective student groups. In his short time between being a student at the institution and returning to work there as a staff member, he worked as a research fellow and industrial designer designing equitable healthcare products around hydration.

Industry Experience

• School Committee Member, Medford Public Schools, Medford, MA
• Interim Program Coordinator of Student Engagement at MassArt, Boston, MA
• Residence Life On-Call Support at MassArt, Boston, MA
• Industrial Designer & Research Fellow at Intake Health, Raleigh, NC
• Research Fellow at Station1 , Lawrence, MA
• President, Student Government Association at MassArt, Boston, MA
• Resident Advisor at MassArt, Boston, MA
• Student Trustee, Student Government Association at MassArt, Boston, MA

Awards

• Fellow, Station1: Scientific Frontiers Fellowship
• Speaker, 7th Annual dmi: Diversity in Design Conference
• Continuous Service Award 2023, MassArt Student Leadership Awards
• Leader of the Year Award 2022, MassArt Student Leadership Awards
• Emerging Leader Award 2020, MassArt Student Leadership Awards

Professional Affiliations

• Board of Directors, West Medford Open Studios (WMOS)
• Group Member, Design Management Institute (dmi)