Jamie Chelel is a classically trained musician, whose conservatory education informs her love of experiential learning, dedication to ongoing discovery, and emphasis on the integration of knowledge and skills. Informed by her time working in informal education and musical ensembles, she believes strongly that collaborative, intergenerational learning experiences open doors to deeper understanding.

Through her work in Maker Education, Chelel hopes to contribute to creating an empowered generation of learners and change-makers who can tackle the big questions of tomorrow with empathy, creativity, and agency.