Dallas College

Student Experience: Herman Cardona

A former student of the Mountain View Art department, Herman Cardona currently works as a Library Associate for the Dallas Public Library. Since the start of his employment in 2015, Herman has worked as an Exhibitions Coordinator, developed the library's circulating collection, created art programming for patrons, worked on archives housed in the library and built partnerships with outside art organizations. As an Exhibitions Coordinator, Herman recruits local professional artists to exhibit their work in the library's art gallery, the Lillian Bradshaw Gallery. In this space, local artists have the opportunity to exhibit their work. For many, it's their first solo exhibition. With this and other duties held at the library, Herman's mission is always to expand access to the arts for all members of the community.


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Levi Palmer

Levi Palmer

Co-founder and Designer, palmer//harding private label
“The best part of my experience there was the incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging faculty, as well as the amazing location that El Centro provided. My education here has provided me with the necessary foundation of skills and knowledge in the fashion industry, which I use on a daily basis today.”
Fashion
Nolan Brett

Nolan Brett

Mastering Engineer, Crystal Clear Sound
“It’s really invaluable to be able to learn from professionals who are a part of the industry. I also really like that it’s an accredited institution of higher learning, not a fly-by-night group of people trying to make a buck.”
Commercial Music
Lindsay Weatherread

Lindsay Weatherread

Fashion Stylist and Designer L. Weatherread Design
“The program has small classes and is very hands-on. When I left El Centro and talked to people in the industry who had gone to other schools, I found that I had learned way more than most of them. Pattern making and sewing are definitely a big strength at El Centro.”
Fashion
Jerry Dean

Jerry Dean

District Manager, Aramark Higher Education
“The experience at El Centro helped establish my career as an executive chef. Now I work in food service administration, where I have the ability to impact the culinary experience of thousands.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts
Herman Cardona
Herman Cardona
Library Associate, Dallas Public Library
Art
School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design
Updated September 10, 2026