Summary
M Bowen is a multidisciplinary creative leader and board director with 15 years of experience blending visual art, user-centered design, and strategic creative direction across nonprofit, government, and corporate settings. They translate traditional art practices into AI-enhanced digital experiences and coaching programs that prioritize mental and emotional wellness, while also delivering polished UX and brand work at scale. Their background spans hands-on visual information roles in the Air Force and VA to managing design teams and product launches in the private sector, giving them a rare mix of operational discipline and artistic experimentation. As Board Director of a foundation serving Veterans, Tribal groups, and underserved communities, they apply creative strategy to social impact and healing. Notably, they pair certifications in UX, full-stack web development, and digital marketing with formal art and design credentials, enabling both technical fluency and aesthetic leadership. Colleagues value their ability to bridge creative vision, technical constraints, and measurable outcomes in projects that aim to inspire and transform.
15 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Hiring Our Heroes - Career Forward Certification, Digital Marketing, Certification, User Experience Design, Certification, Full Stack Web Developer, Undergraduate Certificate, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), General Studies, Business Administration, AS, Graphic Design, AAS, Air Transportion, Hiring Our Heroes - Career Forward Certification, Digital Marketing, Certification, User Experience Design, Certification, Full Stack Web Developer, Undergraduate Certificate, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), General Studies, Business Administration, AS, Graphic Design, AAS, Air Transportion at Coursera
V School
The University of Texas at Austin
American Military University
Columbia College
Community College of the Air Force