Our Team

oMar Colom

Founder of [ AV Educate ]

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.

Jessica Isenhour

Marketing & CommunicationS Specialist

Since joining the AV Educate team in 2022, she’s been the leading source of strategy, engagement, and outreach in all of our marketing and communications endeavors. Her creativity and strategic prowess amplify our mission, ensuring that the stories of empowerment and success within our programs reach a wider audience. Through digital campaigns, impactful content creation, and brand management, she plays a crucial role in building connections that support our cause. She’s been a staple resource in the coordination of all of our events, partnerships, and sponsorships. As a technician herself, Jessica fosters a spirit of collaboration, inclusion, and awareness, creating a network of support that extends our reach to the next generation of technicians, making her a fundamentally vital member of our team.

Ed WILLOCK

Head of audio education

Ed has been a loyal member of the AVE Fam since its origins, from co-hosting our two podcasts, AV Tech Talks and AVE Podcast Edition, to hosting in-person classes. He's a valuable resource for anyone interest in diving into the world of Audio Engineering. He's not only a beast of an A1, but is also the ultimate guide to all things Dante, being Master Dante Certified himself! He's a terrific instructor, great friend, and an asset to the AV Educate team!

Christopher “Boddie” Brown from AV Educate, leading the way in IT for AV

Christopher “BODDIE” BROWN

HEAD OF STREAMING & IT EDUCATION

Chris has been a staple to the AVE Fam since the very beginning. In 2020, he was an active contributor and co-host in AV Educate's “AV Tech Talks.” Today, he is our go-to guru on all things relating to IT and Networking and is a plethora of knowledge in video operation for both live and virtually streamed events. If you ever get a chance, ask him about his success as a Twitch streamer, in addition to his career as a killer V1. We're so glad to have him as a part of the AV Educate team!