Kessel is passionate learner of programming languages, historical art movements, and the intersection of art and technology. They are currently pursuing academic credits for a double-degree in Computer Science and Art History at the University of Maryland , College Park.

On campus, Kessel is student in the Break Through Tech Guild, an active sister of alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority Inc., the Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion of the Multicultural Greek Council.