Lindsay Balfour

Head of Education at Strawbees

Lindsay Balfour has a diverse range of work experience. Lindsay served as the Head of Education at Strawbees, where they developed curriculum resources for teachers and students, authored educational materials, and provided creative direction for media production. Prior to that, they worked as a Content and Community Manager at Strawbees, managing educational content and collaborating with partners globally.

Lindsay also worked at the Children's Creativity Museum as an Educator and Innovation and Tech Specialist, where they developed curriculum, facilitated field trips, and conducted professional development sessions. Lindsay served as a Maker Corps Mentor at the Maker Education Initiative, providing resources and sharing experiences with educators and makers.

Lindsay also had experience as an Artist-In-Residence at TechShop, where they taught classes and enhanced their skills. Lindsay worked as an Education Intern at both the Children's Creativity Museum and the Tech Museum of Innovation, where they facilitated field trips and developed exhibits.

Before that, they were a Shop Mate and Communications Manager at Maker Works Makerspace, managing communication operations and providing fabrication expertise. Lindsay also worked as an Art Assistant and Apparel Graphic Designer at Underground Printing, designing graphics for apparel orders and working as a CNC Embroidery Technician.

Lastly, they held intern positions at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum and the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, where they were involved in exhibit development and media-related projects.

Lindsay Balfour attended the University of Michigan from 2008 to 2012, although the specific degree and field of study are not provided. In 2016, Lindsay attended Hackbright Academy where they studied Computer Software Engineering. Additionally, in 2010, Lindsay attended the Studio Art Center International for a study abroad program in Fine Arts, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree.

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Timeline

  • Head of Education

    January, 2019 - present

  • Content and Community Manager

    February, 2017