Alana Mango is an accomplished animation professional currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Animation at Kennesaw State University since August 2024. Prior to this role, Alana worked with various notable companies, including MDSX as a 2D Animator and Illustrator, contributing to projects such as Disney Destiny Heroes & Villains and multiple campaigns. Additional experience includes animating for Deep Sky, Cartuna, Floyd County Productions, and Awesome Inc, with notable work on titles like Marvel's Hit Monkey and the Warhammer Interrogator series. Alana holds a Master of Fine Arts in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts from SUNY New Paltz.