Gary Graves

Welcome to My Faculty Page at Fullerton College

Hello and welcome, fellow fans of business, technology, and creativity!

I’m Professor Gary Graves, a tenured business faculty member at Fullerton College, a creative entrepreneur, artist, and lifelong learner passionate about helping others turn ideas into impact. Whether you're a student, fellow educator, or curious visitor, I’m glad you’re here.

My academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing), an MBA in Marketing and Technology Management, and a Master of Arts in Modern Art History, Theory, and Criticism. This unique blend of business and the arts fuels both my teaching and my creative practice.

In 1996, I founded Graves Communications LLC, an agency focused on empowering small businesses, nonprofits, and creative entrepreneurs with branding, marketing materials, websites, and communication strategies that drive growth.

At Fullerton College, I teach:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset (BUS 181 F)
• Principles of E-Business (BUS 170 F)
• Small Business Management (BUS 180 F)
• Funding Special Projects (BUS 186 F)
• Creativity Matters! (BUS 185 F)
• Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering in Business (BUS 256 F)
• Living in an Online World (BUS 108 F)   

This new course explores how AI tools are revolutionizing marketing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy—arming students with the skills to lead in a tech-driven economy.

Because everyone needs a good side-hustle, mine is glass and mixed-media art. You can explore my work at GravesGallery.com or shop my handmade pieces on Etsy at Graves Gallery Studio.

I’m also the author of two books:

• Chippy the Cheetah Rides 545 Miles – an inspiring story for young readers
• FC Legends and Legacies – celebrating the rich history of Fullerton College (available at fclegends.com)

I love connecting with students, creatives, and fellow innovators. Drop me a message, browse my work, or join me in the classroom—we’ve got a lot to explore together.

“Education, like entrepreneurship, is about seeing the world not just as it is—but as it could be.”

Should we know each other? I love connecting with students, creatives, colleagues, and fellow innovators. Let's be in each other's network!