Belinda Kwan
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Summary
Project manager with 10+ YoE working at the intersection of people, culture, and technology, focused on human services and wellbeing. 4+ YoE leading digital transformation initiatives in arts and culture, now delivering cross-functional artificial intelligence and machine learning programs in education technology. Project management designated and working toward a human resources designation, with training in user experience design.

Currently completing a Master of Information at the University of Toronto, with a double concentration in Human-Centred Data Science (HCDS) and Information Systems & Design (ISD), alongside a collaborative specialization in Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course.
Education
University of Toronto
Apr 2027
Oct 2025
Sep 2024
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
Aug 2022
**Withdrawn
*In progress, date is expected graduation
**All coursework completed, pass/fail major research paper outstanding; withdrawn due to personal circumstances.
Professional Experience
Project Manager
,
iBlüm Learning Company
Apr 2025
Present
Consultant
,
Self-Employed
Apr 2015
Present
Research & Development Manager
,
InterAccess
Sep 2023
Dec 2024
Project Manager
,
InterAccess
Jan 2022
Sep 2023
Co-Chair, Board of Directors
,
Trinity Square Video
Jun 2021
Apr 2022
Education & Outreach Coordinator
,
InterAccess
Oct 2020
Jan 2022
Secretary, Board of Directors
,
Trinity Square Video
May 2019
Jun 2021
Feb 2019
Oct 2021
Marketing & Communications Manager
,
Hale Coffee Company
Oct 2018
Mar 2020
Jan 2018
Mar 2018
Curatorial Research Associate
,
Museum of Toronto
Jan 2018
Dec 2018
Curatorial Intern
,
The Goldfarb Gallery
Nov 2016
Jul 2017
Gallery Assistant
,
Y+ contemporary
Sep 2016
Jul 2017
Teaching Assistant
,
York University
Sep 2016
Jan 2017
Public Programming and Studio Assistant
,
Blackwood Gallery
May 2016
Oct 2016
Educational Program Lead
,
Varley Art Gallery
Feb 2016
Mar 2016
Jan 2016
Dec 2016
Graduate Assistant
,
York University
Sep 2015
May 2016
Information Services Attendant II
,
Varley Art Gallery
Sep 2015
Sep 2016
Gallery Animateur
,
Varley Art Gallery
Jul 2015
Aug 2015
Communications & Facilitation Intern
,
SKETCH Working Arts
Jan 2014
Dec 2014
Graphic Design & Communications Intern
,
KeepRockinYou
Jan 2013
Dec 2013
Lifeguard and First Aid/Swim Instructor
,
City of Toronto
Jul 2012
Mar 2016
Accessibility Elections Officer
,
City of Toronto
Jan 2012
Dec 2012
Projects
Learning Design
,
Teacher Training Program
for
Learning Jungle
2026
Service & Learning Design
,
“Terra Firma”
for
InterAccess
2025
Service Design
,
Accessibility Workflow & Guidelines
for
InterAccess
2025
CX Design
,
Post-Tour Feedback Collection
for
Learning Jungle
2025
Feature Design
,
Product Match Personality Quiz
for
New York Times
2024
Product Design
,
“donate: hydrate”
for
charity: water
S
2024
Usability Improvement
,
Improving the Ordering Experience
for
SkipTheDishes
S
2024
Product Design
,
“CareSync”
for
BrainStation
2024
Product Design
,
“Ment__ship”
for
BrainStation
2024
Learning Design
,
“Rhizomatic Pedagogies”
for
InterAccess
2023
Public Art Exhibition
,
“A List of Antagonisms: Hiba Abdallah”
for
Bunker 2 Projects
2021
Multi-Site Exhibition
,
“Filling the Klein Bottle”
for
Varley Art Gallery
2020
Exhibition
,
“Bunker 3: Colin Rosati”
for
Bunker 2 Projects
2019
Program Design
,
“A Fault Line in Me is a Fault Line in You: Max Lester”
for
Bunker 2 Projects, Long Winter
2019
Exhibition
,
“Unscheduled Arrivals”
for
Bunker 2 Projects
2019
Exhibition
,
“Convenience”
for
Museum of Toronto
2018
Exhibition
,
“Multiple Contingencies”
for
Society for Literature, Science, and the Arts
2018
Exhibition
,
“Beyond this Promised Land”
for
Y+ contemporary
2017
Symposium & Exhibition
,
“Decelerated Dialogues”
for
Art History Graduate Student Association, York University
2017
Exhibition
,
“Artifacts”
for
The Goldfarb Gallery
2017
S Speculative work
Presentations & Workshops
Instructor
,
InterAccess
Workshop
:
Protecting Cultural Knowledge in New Media
Oct 2024
Instructor
,
InterAccess
Workshop
:
Reducing Harm in New Media
Oct 2024
Instructor
,
InterAccess
Workshop
:
Intersectional Tech Futures
Oct 2024
Guest Speaker
,
gnration
Talk
:
“alt.history #7”
Jun 2024
Instructor
,
InterAccess
Workshop
:
“New Media Education Online”
Oct 2023
Guest Speaker
,
OCAD University
Lecture
:
“InterAccess: A Case Study on Artist-Run Centres”
May 2023
Guest
,
SpekWork & Trinity Square Video
Livestream
:
“Live Virtual Reality Game Development”
Oct 2020
Panelist
,
Charles Street Video
Panel
:
“The Places We Must Stay”
Aug 2020
Guest Reader
,
Peripheral Review
Reading
:
“Sunday Summer Reading Series 2020”
Aug 2020
Moderator
,
Vector Festival
Panel
:
“Anti-Racist Artist Networks”
Jul 2020
Moderator
,
InterAccess
Talk
:
“Art as Critical Tourism”
Apr 2020
Speaker
,
InterAccess
Talk
:
“Inter-object/subject/ivity”
Apr 2020
Panelist
,
Varley Art Gallery
Panel
:
“Spring 2020 Exhibitions”
Feb 2020
Curator’s Tour
,
Varley Art Gallery
Tour
:
“Filling the Klein Bottle”
Feb 2020
Workshop Facilitator
,
Project 40
Workshop
:
“Professional Practices in Community & Contemporary Art”
Jul 2019
Workshop Facilitator
,
Toronto Creative Music Lab
Workshop
:
“Self-Care & Community-Care”
Jun 2019
Guest Lecturer
,
York University
Lecture
:
“Intro to SketchUp”
Feb 2018
Speaker
,
Pecha Kucha Markham
Talk
:
“From Self-Care to Community Care”
Nov 2016
Guest Lecturer
,
York University
Lecture
:
“Navigating the Art History Essay”
Oct 2016
Guest Performer / Poet
,
Diaspora Dialogues
Performance / Poetry
:
“Family History”
Nov 2015
Guest Lecturer
,
York University
Lecture
:
“Performance & Theatre in Social Activism”
May 2015
Presenter
,
Popular Culture Assoc. of Canada
Conference Talk
:
“Engaging Public Space …”
May 2015
Guest Poet
,
Margaret Christakos
Reading / Poetry
:
“Family History” (Across Series: Part II)
Jan 2015
Publications
Magazine Feature
:
“Networked learnings”
BlackFlash Magazine, Vol. 40, Issue 2
Sep 2023
Plants by Numbers: Art, Computation, and Queer Feminist Technoscience
Bloomsbury Academic
Nov 2023
Exhibition Review
:
“Toronto: Ken Lum”
ArtAsiaPacific, Issue 131
Nov 2022
ArtAsiaPacific, Online Reviews
Jan 2021
Sahar Te: Incubator, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
Oct 2021
Varley Art Gallery
Limited print
Feb 2020
Feb 2020
Curator's Essay
:
Multiple Contingencies
2018 Annual Meeting of the Society for Literature, Science, and the Arts
Nov 2018
Varley Art Gallery
Feb 2020
Press & Citations
Book Chapter
Right Research: Modelling Sustainable Research Practices in the Anthropocene
Apr 2021
Thesis
OCAD University Open Research Repository
Mar 2021
Annual Report
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
,
2020–21 Current: Annual report for members and supporters
Mar 2021
Editorial List Feature
Canadian Art
Jan 2020
Awards, Grants, & Recognition
Professional Development for Artists Grant ($10,000)
Canada Council for the Arts
2024
Professional Development for Arts Professionals Grant ($9,000)
Canada Council for the Arts
2024
EY Women in Technology Scholarship ($2,500)
BrainStation, EY
2023
Quarter-Finalist, Capital Cup National Mooting Tournament
Capital Cup National Mooting Tournament
2017
Delaney Graduate Entrance Scholarship Offer ($25,000)
OCAD University
2015
Graduate Funding ($15,000)
York University
2015
Community Service Recognition Certificate
City of Toronto
2014
Certificates & Designations
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
In Progress
Apr 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Jan 2024
Tri-Council Policy Statement 2: CORE 2022 (Course on Research Ethics)
Jan 2024
Certified ScrumMaster®
Sep 2023
Intensive Interpersonal Mediation
Jun 2022
Quest 2: Risk Management
Jan 2019
Volunteer Management: Festivals and Fairs
Dec 2018
Volunteer Management: Mentoring Programs
Dec 2018
Mental Health First Aid — Basic
Dec 2018
Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service
Feb 2016
Advanced Instructor Certification and Examiner’s Clinic
Jul 2014
HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development
Dec 2012
French Bilingual Certification
Jun 2011
Advanced I Ballet (Vocational)
Jan 2011
Volunteering
MSK Physio Volunteer
,
Oct 2025
Present
Inpatient Unit Support: Neuro Stroke & ABI
,
May 2025
Nov 2025
Sep 2018
Volunteer (Various Positions)
,
Jan 2018
Jan 2020
Jan 2018
Jan 2018
Outdoor Art Facilitator, What Makes Space A Place?
,
Jul 2017
Micro-Grant Juror
,
Nov 2016
Departmental Councillor (Art History)
,
Oct 2016
Sep 2017
General Volunteer
,
Oct 2016
Invitee, Canada 150 Community Engagement Charrette
,
May 2016
Dec 2014
May 2015
May 2014
Aug 2014