Our Team

Claudia Matos

With a degree of Science in Industrial Design, ISTE Certified, fifteen years in fine arts and a passion for teaching children, Claudia has spent the last 9 years instructing kids in the art of Claymation moviemaking, Tinkercad design and coding. Her years as a 3D modeler/animator along with her background teaching children combined her two passions to create programs that engage young minds while teaching the fundamentals of STEAM curriculum.

Claudia is touching the lives of children at various levels by directing claymation , coding and Tinkercad classes for schools, community workshops, and summer camps.

Richard McClelland

30-year professional in the media industry, Richard’s experience spans commercial production and post- production, live sports entertainment and broadcasting. He brings his technology and storytelling skills to the art of claymation movie making.

Our Advisors

Keicha Barnum

  • I am Keicha Barnum but to my students I am Mrs. B. Ordinarily I would be referred to as the founder of BCR TechED, however, those who know me would probably say that the title of architect would be more fitting. I have used my degree, certifications in technology and design, and experience in both the corporate world and as an entrepreneur to design a more impactful framework for STEAM education that teaches students to learn by “doing”. For more than 10 years I have partnered with talented instructors, created innovative hands-on curriculum and brought the coolest technology to students who have never used a 3D printer, coded a drone, or even dreamed of creating a 3D animation.

    The result – a blueprint for a uniquely geeky educational community equipped to inspire the next generation of STEAM professionals.

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Anjél Lenée

  • Alex started his career as an AutoCAD and 3dsmax instructor and taught professionals for over 10 years. He has been working at Autodesk for 22 years and is currently a Director of Engineering for Platform services. Alex is passionate about high quality software development, and in developing the next generation of technology leaders.

Alexander Bicalho

  • Lu Tome, a Brazilian Economist, a mother of two brilliant girls, and a philanthropist with over two decades of extensive experience in the Financial Markets plus over a decade in Academics. Lu proudly joins Flicker of Light with the belief that fostering knowledge can be a tool for better living conditions.

Lu Tome

  • I am a designer, educator and entrepreneur. I work at the intersection of real estate, design, and e-commerce. I also tutor adults, college students, and kids from big to small in Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite and Google Apps.

    I love to travel and hope to bring Flicker of Light programs to countries in Africa and Asia.

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Our Board of Directors

Claudia Matos

Amadou Koume

  • Born in Dakar, Senegal. Amadou emigrated to the US in 2007 with his wife and three sons. With a bachelors in secondary studies and a diploma of higher studies from the Institute of the Technical Bank, Amadou teaches elementary studies and French. He also holds a black belt in karate, loves reading and music.

Alexandre Nascimento

  • A citizen of Brazil, Alexandre holds a degree in Social Sciences from PUC- Rio De Janiero and an MBA in Environmental Management from IBPNuma/Polytécnica da UFRJ. He is a Socio-Environmental Manager and creator of the AgroSabores System which exchanges knowledge through Territory Bio Interaction.

    He also works with Agroecology, Quilombola Culture, Traditional Medicine and AfroPindoramica.

    He enjoys filmaking as a hobby.

Richard McClelland