About Jensen gelfond
I founded Asheville Digital Lifestyle in 2012 because of a lifelong passion for technology teaching and problem solving.
My first experience with a computer was at age 5, when the family brought home a new and wondrous black and white screened computer. As a homeschooler, I had the opportunity to dive deeply into the world of computing, and I was a voracious learner. I was soon committed to teaching parents, grandparents, family and friends how to use their computers and soon to take advantage of the Internet. I also learned fundamentals business skills early, answering the phone for my father's music business, picking up entrepreneurial skills along the way.
Keeping up-to-date on the latest in technology has been like breathing air for me. After getting my undergraduate liberal arts degree from Dickinson College, I came to Asheville in 2008 and worked for Green Festivals, a national event planning company, where I eventually became their IT Manager. I enjoyed my work, but yearned for a way to help more Ashevillians.
I am passionate about participating in the Asheville community, and have been the President for Kiwanis Club of Asheville, serving and empowering the children of Asheville. I am also a Business Technology Coach for Mountain Bizworks, and have donated time to the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Asheville Area Arts Council, and others.
I am passionate about teaching, and have presented on technology topics for SCORE, UNCA, the Goodwill Business Advisory Council, AARP, and the Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s Successful Aging Conference, among others. I also participate in important industry educational events such as the national Consumer Electronics Show and the Retr3at Cybersecurity Conference at Montreat College.
Thanks for reading! If we've yet to have a conversation, I encourage you to reach out an book a free introductory call using my online scheduler.
Jensen
My first experience with a computer was at age 5, when the family brought home a new and wondrous black and white screened computer. As a homeschooler, I had the opportunity to dive deeply into the world of computing, and I was a voracious learner. I was soon committed to teaching parents, grandparents, family and friends how to use their computers and soon to take advantage of the Internet. I also learned fundamentals business skills early, answering the phone for my father's music business, picking up entrepreneurial skills along the way.
Keeping up-to-date on the latest in technology has been like breathing air for me. After getting my undergraduate liberal arts degree from Dickinson College, I came to Asheville in 2008 and worked for Green Festivals, a national event planning company, where I eventually became their IT Manager. I enjoyed my work, but yearned for a way to help more Ashevillians.
I am passionate about participating in the Asheville community, and have been the President for Kiwanis Club of Asheville, serving and empowering the children of Asheville. I am also a Business Technology Coach for Mountain Bizworks, and have donated time to the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Asheville Area Arts Council, and others.
I am passionate about teaching, and have presented on technology topics for SCORE, UNCA, the Goodwill Business Advisory Council, AARP, and the Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s Successful Aging Conference, among others. I also participate in important industry educational events such as the national Consumer Electronics Show and the Retr3at Cybersecurity Conference at Montreat College.
Thanks for reading! If we've yet to have a conversation, I encourage you to reach out an book a free introductory call using my online scheduler.
Jensen
