OPERA America
Jamelah Rimawi has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. In 2018, they joined OPERA America as the Director of Programs and Events, after serving as the Senior Programs and Events Manager from November 2018 to December 2022. Prior to that, they worked at The New York International Fringe Festival as the Box Office Manager for nearly a decade, handling ticket sales and customer inquiries. Jamelah also gained experience as a Human Resources Generalist at Times Scare NYC LLC, where they were involved in candidate screening and HR administration. Jamelah also worked as a Register Complex Supervisor at Century 21 Department Stores and as a Teaching Assistant at Pace University. Before that, Jamelah served as a Photo Assistant at Group Photos Inc. and as a Peer Educator/Youth Counselor at Child Center of New York, where they facilitated educational workshops and built partnerships with youth programs.
From 2007 to 2011, Jamelah Rimawi attended Pace University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology.
OPERA America
OPERA America leads and serves the entire opera community, supporting the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera. Founded in 1970, OPERA America has a membership that includes over 600 opera companies, educational institutions, affiliated businesses, and other entities. More than 40,000 staff members, artists, and trustees at these organizations join nearly 3,000 individual members in empowering us as the national champion for opera. Through national convenings, research, advocacy, granting, thought leadership, and a variety of programs for artists, administrators, educators, trustees, and appreciators, we move opera forward as an industry and an art form. The quarterly Opera America Magazine highlights the progress of the sector and the impact of more than $15 million in strategic grants we have awarded to increase new work, audience engagement, civic practice, business innovation, and inclusivity. The National Opera Center, our custom-built rehearsal and performance facility in New York City, serves as the centralized home for the industry, welcoming 80,000 visitors each year.