Jazelle joined NEEP in 2023 as the Project Coordinator, Operations where her duties include engagement in all of NEEP’s program work, managing internal reporting, overseeing cross-organization coordination, acting as Board liaison, and supporting projects so that they are started, executed, and completed successfully.
Jazelle is known for her work and volunteer efforts in community engagement and project development for non-profit organizations. These often include artistic collaborations and mental health programs servicing inner-city youth, families, and women in need of basic necessities or emotional support. She also offers coaching services to fellow artists, supplying them with vital resources and guidance to launch creative goals.
In addition to performing professionally for over 30 years, Jazelle is proud to have assisted companies and non-profit organizations with project management and executive support for over 15 years. Her ability to think out-of-the-box has provided invaluable insight to every company she has supported.
Jazelle holds a BA in Psychology from Wheaton College and is currently completing her MA in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. She is an Entrepreneurial Leadership Academy Fellow and a member of both Actor’s Equity and the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA).
Q: Name one thing you cannot live without.
A: Music – whether listening to it, singing at the top of my lungs (audience is optional, lol), or humming throughout my day; music is part of the fabric of my life.
Q: What book is currently on your nightstand?
A: Infinity Gate by M. R. Carey, a science fiction novel, although self-help books can often be found there, too.
Q: What’s something about you that would surprise us?
A: I come from a very large family – my paternal grandparents had 23 children!
Speaking Information
Mental health, creative healing, women's health & development, performing arts, public speaking, project management, artistic collaboration, creativity coaching
