Chelsea Omel
About Chelsea Omel
Chelsea Omel serves as the Director of Strategic Design at BenchSci, where she leverages her extensive experience in innovation strategy and service design. With a background in both business administration and art, she specializes in fostering collaboration and creativity within organizations.
Current Role at BenchSci
Chelsea Omel serves as the Director of Strategic Design at BenchSci since 2022. In this role, she focuses on integrating design thinking into organizational processes to enhance innovation and collaboration. Her responsibilities include leading strategic design initiatives that align with the company's goals and objectives.
Previous Experience in Design and Innovation
Chelsea has a diverse background in design and innovation. She worked as an Innovation Designer at The Moment from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing user experiences. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at TELUS, including Service Design Manager and Senior Service Design Manager, where she developed service strategies that improved customer engagement.
Educational Background
Chelsea Omel has a strong educational foundation in both business and the arts. She earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management and IE Business School. Additionally, she studied Liberal Arts and Sciences at Principia College and Art History at Carleton University, which complements her design expertise.
Experience in Museums and Cultural Institutions
Chelsea has significant experience in the museum sector, having worked at the Royal Ontario Museum in various capacities. Her roles included Collections & Research Coordinator, Administrative Projects Coordinator, and Coordinator for the Institute for Contemporary Culture. These positions allowed her to develop skills in research, project management, and cultural programming.
Focus on Human-Centered Design
Chelsea emphasizes human-centered design in her work, aiming to create conditions for organizational transformation. Her approach involves facilitating collaboration and creativity within teams, ensuring that design strategies are aligned with user needs and organizational goals.