Marjan Osman Gartland

Marjan Osman Gartland is a creative strategist and trained designer who brings a blend of visual problem-solving, storytelling, and a user-centered mindset to her work. As Chief Creative Officer, Marjan leads the strategic vision for the school’s brand identity, overseeing the design, maintenance, and continuous testing of SP2’s products, services, and systems. Marjan directs the Strategic Communications & Design (SCD) team, the central communications team that works alongside SP2 departments, centers, and central administration. She believes that design can ignite meaningful and sustainable change only when it builds from a collaborative environment where a multitude of voices and experiences participate in the development of design solutions. Under her leadership, the SCD team focuses on school-wide initiatives with broad impact, collaborating directly on large-scale projects. The team also provides guidance and oversight for smaller communication needs to maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints from the website and social media to print materials and signage.

Marjan is a member of AIGA, the professional association for design, and considers professional development a cornerstone for knowledge sharing and continued growth. She holds a BA in Anthropology and Graphic Design from George Mason University and an MS in Print Design from Jefferson | Philadelphia University.