Career Development Staff
Lehna Huie, Hoffberger School of Painting and Mount Royal College of Art ’21, Assistant Director, Career Advising
Schedule an appointment with Lehna on Calendly
Lehna Huie is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose practice is in painting, installation, and video - exploring cultural memory. Lehna is passionate about the intersection of art, mentorship and social transformation.
In her role as Assistant Director, Career Counselor at MICA, Lehna is dedicated to supporting creatives in developing the skills and motivation to strengthen their visions by cultivating best practices. Through 1:1 support, workshops, studio visits and presentations, Lehna uplifts students, alumni and beyond - in achieving goals that are most aligned with their values. Utilizing tools of visualization, relationship building and strategic planning, Lehna encourages artists from all walks of life to flourish and thrive on their unique paths.
Lehna’s work has been exhibited at institutions such as the National Gallery of Jamaica, MOCA Arlington, Weeksville Heritage Center, and MOCA Detroit. She has participated in residencies including the Joan Mitchell Center, ACRE, Stoneleaf Retreat, and Chautauqua. She has received multiple awards, including the Puffin Foundation grant and the Global Fund for Women Artist Changemaker Award. As a Legacy Specialist, she focuses on preserving intergenerational artist archives and oral histories.
Ingrid Nuss Pyne, Assistant Director, Career Advising
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Ingrid Pyne is the Assistant Director for the Career Development office with a specialty in Career Advising. With a degree in Art History, she started her career out at the Washington Project for the Arts, helping DC area artists find opportunities and gain wider recognition. Throughout her career she has worked in both the non-profit and for profit sectors, and brings strong communication and organizational skills to her role. She is happy to bring her energy and passion for the arts to assist MICA students in finding rewarding pathways through their studies and beyond.
Peer Career Advisors
Our peer career advisors (PCAs) are undergraduate students who are trained in the numerous resources available to students and professional artists.
You can also schedule a virtual appointment with PCAs via Calendly. Please note PCAs do not hold Drop-in Hours May-August.