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Our Team
OMAR@aveducate.com
oMar Colom
ceo of AV Educate inc.
Leading the way is our visionary leader and Founder of [ AV Educate ], Omar. He is an individual with a strong dedication to making a lasting impact in the Audio-Visual industry. With his extensive expertise and network, strategic foresight, and passion for education, he steers the organization towards new horizons, shaping the future of accessible learning. Omar has been the driving force behind the organization since its inception, overseeing the day-to-day operations that ensure [ AV Educate ] runs seamlessly. From managing finances to coordinating logistics and developing curriculums, his behind-the-scenes efforts are crucial to the overall success of our mission.
Boddie@aveducate.com
Chris “BODDIE” BROWN
CTO OF AV EDUCATE INC.
Boddie Brown is an AV systems professional specializing in media servers, show control, and networking for live events, installations, and broadcast environments. With years of hands-on experience supporting complex productions, Boddie focuses on the practical application of media server workflows and the network infrastructure that supports them.
As an instructor with AV Educate, Boddie teaches real world skills that technicians can apply immediately in the field. His training covers media server setup, configuration, and troubleshooting, along with networking fundamentals for AV systems including signal flow, VLANs, IP addressing, and system reliability. The emphasis is always on understanding how systems actually behave under pressure, not just how they work on paper.
Boddie is known for a clear, approachable teaching style that bridges the gap between creative playback and technical networking.
AlYSSA@aveducate.com
ALYSSA Freire
Director of Program Management
Alyssa serves as Director of Program Management at AV Educate, where she oversees a diverse portfolio of internal strategic initiatives. She leads cross-functional project planning and implements systems that enhance operational efficiency. Her work includes developing and refining SOPs, organizing backlogged projects, and ensuring alignment across teams to keep programs moving forward with clarity and consistency.
In addition to program oversight, Alyssa manages volunteer engagement, aligning individual strengths with organizational goals to support high-impact outcomes. Her ability to turn strategic vision into executable plans directly supports AV Educate’s mission to Equip, Enable, and Empower the AV industry beyond the classroom.
ALAYSIA@aveducate.com
Alaysia Penso
Operations Manager
Alaysia Penso plays a critical role in ensuring AV Educate runs smoothly behind the scenes. Her strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to efficiency help guarantee that every class runs seamlessly. Her dedication and reliability allow AV Educate to continue fulfilling its mission to Equip, Enable, and Empower AV professionals across the industry. She is responsible for getting all those emails in your inbox with the most up to date information and chit chatting to schedule your next class! She manages operations that keep training programs on track, coordinates logistics, class materials, and makes sure students receive timely communications and support. She's also a writer and lives on a farm with her goat named Mel Mel ask her for goat pics anytime!