JAMELNA
Joe Alexander Meléndez-Naharro
Bridging Communities and Ideas in Education
15+ years designing programs that make STEM, CS, and AI education accessible to all students. Currently based in Durham, NC, connecting diverse stakeholders and building bridges between research and practice, policy and implementation, innovation and equity.
Core Expertise
Bridge Builder
I connect diverse communities and ecosystems - from classroom teachers to district leaders, from research institutions to EdTech companies, from US to international markets. I translate between worlds, building trust and shared understanding across stakeholder groups.
AI Education Pioneer
From managing SceneCraft (AI storytelling platform) to training 500+ teachers in responsible AI use, I translate cutting-edge AI into practical classroom impact.
Systems Designer
I've led national frameworks (SCRIPT), district-wide initiatives (NYC CS4All: 200+ schools), and built programs from scratch that serve tens of thousands of students.
Selected Work
Over 15 years, I've led initiatives from hands-on classroom programs to national frameworks.
Let's Work Together
Whether you're an EdTech company navigating new markets, a school implementing innovative tools, or an organization building partnerships across communities, I bring practical experience in connecting diverse stakeholders and a collaborative approach.
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