David James Hawkins (DJ) is a photographer that has been working for California State University, Northridge (CSUN) 2 years. David has completed an AA degree in Graphic Design at Santa Monica College in 2013 and is currently Majoring in Photojournalism with a Minor in Sustainability. DJ has been awarded 5 Journalism Association of Community Colleges Awards for Photography before attending CSUN. Overcoming several obstacles in life as a Deaf Student that will graduate in May 2016 with plans to attend Graduate school in photography to complete his goals in being a Professor teaching photography.