Jamelah Rimawi

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.