Philana Surkis

Philana Surkis is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in branding and visual design. Currently serving as a Senior Designer at LendingClub since October 2021 and as a Visual Designer & Brand Strategy Consultant for Plus, the leader in self-driving truck technology, Philana has also maintained a successful freelance career since 2009, collaborating with notable clients such as Google Women's Engineering and Farmacy Bliss. Previously, Philana held senior roles at Linden Lab, where contributions led to significant growth in marketing performance for virtual platforms, and Zynga, where foundational design work boosted brand engagement for popular games. Philana's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.