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Anna (Cley) Calamari
Anna is a Creative Strategist and Experiential Learning Architect passionate about transforming the way people learn, connect, and grow. By combining human-centered design, storytelling, neuroscience, and experiential design, she creates multidimensional narratives and experiences that spark curiosity, deepen engagement, and drive lasting impact across all ages and sectors.
A native of France now based in New York, Anna’s career spans aerospace engineering, performing arts, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary design. This unique blend of analytical rigor and artistic vision informs her approach to leadership, education, and innovation.
Through her Stardust Immersive Framework™, Anna designs programs rooted in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, multisensory storytelling, and role-playing to enhance engagement, resilience, retention, and measurable impact. She has authored The Journey of the Heart, created programs on the art of charisma, and trained over a thousand professionals and artists worldwide. Her work spans rebranding, executive leadership development, and immersive early childhood curricula.
Anna has collaborated with C-suite executives, cultural institutions, and forward-thinking organizations to design programs that inspire growth, learning, and transformation. Her user-centered, data-informed approach ensures projects move seamlessly from concept to launch while creating meaningful outcomes for people and institutions alike.
Outside of work, Anna enjoys biking, stargazing, exploring new places, painting, writing, and singing.
Currently based in New York, New York
Communication & Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Coaching, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Collaboration, Executive Communication, Presentation Skills, Facilitation, Influence & Persuasion, Languages (English, French, Italian)
Design & Innovation
Creative Strategy Development, Concept Development, User-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Experiential Design, UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, Maze, Ableton, Reaper, Filmora, Creative Writing, Immersive Storytelling, Web Design, Music, Sound Design
Technical & Analytical Skills
Spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel), Google Analytics, YouTube Analytics, Python, C/C++, Algorithmics, MATLAB/Simulink, SQL, Generative AI (prompt engineering, ethics, bias awareness, workflow optimization), Google Workspace
Program Management
Program Development, Product Development, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, Technical Management, Project Lifecycle, Escalation Management, Procurement
Marketing & Go-to-Market
Brand Identity, Brand Management, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Market Research, Go-to-Market Strategy Development
Learning & Development
Instructional Design, Training & Facilitation, Curriculum Development, Training Program Development, Blended Learning, Adult Learning, Corporate Training, Executive Coaching, Cognitive Psychology
Education & Certificates
Master's in Engineering - Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France
Aerospace Engineering - Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Project Management - Google Professional Certificate
UX Design - Google Professional Certificate
Data Analytics - Google Professional Certificate
Python for data science, AI & Development - IBM
Music & Performing Arts - Conservatoire de Paris
Cognitive Psychology (NLP) / Hypnosis - IFHE, Paris + Achology