After starting out as a writer, Heidi learned that what she was really good at was strategy. So-damn the torpedoes--she became a account planner. Along the way she learned some very important things that along the way. "The person that talks the most at a meeting is the dumbest person in the meeting," "Never assume you're the smartest person in the room," and "Be good, be nice and brave.

This past Saturday night saw Miami Ad School students score an impressive tally of awards at the 7th Annual Dallas Society of Visual Communication's National Student Competition. The event, part of a three-day conference, is the only national awards show dedicated exclusively to the work of students.

Every week I speak with prospective students about what we can do for them.  It's not at all uncommon for these potential MAS applicants to ask, “Why should I choose Miami Ad School?” Like any other portfolio school or higher education environment, we are certainly a time commitment and a financial investment.

Saga spent 23 years at Nike in brand communications, advertising and marketing and worked consistently with Wieden+Kennedy for 20 years. Saga mentors students on working with client-side team members.