I'm passionate about blending art and technology to create impactful solutions for social and environmental challenges. My journey began with a focus on educational art addressing climate change, and it has evolved into developing mindful technology solutions.…

Nicole Kelner

I'm passionate about blending art and technology to create impactful solutions for social and environmental challenges. My journey began with a focus on educational art addressing climate change, and it has evolved into developing mindful technology solutions.…

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I’m passionate about blending art and technology to create impactful solutions for social and environmental challenges. My journey began with a focus on educational art addressing climate change, and it has evolved into developing mindful technology solutions.

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Work Experience

Founder at Arts and Climate Change
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created educational art focused on climate change for clients including the US Department of Energy and various universities. Grew a social media following and launched courses to engage creatives in climate initiatives.
App Developer, UX Designer at Mindful App Blocker
June 1, 2025 - Present
Built an app to help users reduce screen time and use their phones more mindfully, fostering awareness around technology use.
Artist-in-Residence at My Climate Journey
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Facilitated workshops on climate change and art, connecting visual storytelling with brand messaging.
Head of Operations at Dashboard.Earth
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Managed a team and budget for a climate-focused organization, collaborating with various NGO partners.
Chief of Staff at Climate Finance Solutions
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Led operations for a grant writing agency focused on climate initiatives.
Cofounder & COO at The Coding Space
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Developed curriculum to teach coding to K-12 students, leading to significant growth and acquisition.
CEO at SmartPurse
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Designed and manufactured a smart purse, integrating technology to promote mindful usage.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Penn State
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Executive Program at University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2023 - March 23, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment