Belinda KwanPMP®
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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**Withdrawn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**All coursework completed, pass/fail major research paper outstanding; withdrawn due to personal circumstances.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
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
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 Lecturer
,
OCAD University
Lecture
:
“InterAccess: A Case Study on Artist-Run Centres”
May 2023
Guest Co-Host
,
SpekWork & Trinity Square Video
Talk / Co-hosting
:
“Live Virtual Reality Game Development”
Oct 2020
Panelist
,
Charles Street Video
Panel
:
“The Places We Must Stay”
Aug 2020
Guest Host / Reader
,
Peripheral Review
Reading
:
“Sunday Summer Reading Series 2020”
Aug 2020
Publications
Magazine Feature
:
Networked learnings
BlackFlash Magazine, Volume 40, Issue 2
Sep 2023
Plants by Numbers: Art, Computation, and Queer Feminist Technoscience
Bloomsbury Academic
Nov 2023
Magazine Feature
:
Toronto: Ken Lum
ArtAsiaPacific, Issue 131
Nov 2022
ArtAsiaPacific, Online Reviews
Jan 2021
Sahar Te: Incubator, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
Oct 2021
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
Advanced I Ballet (Vocational)
Jan 2011
Volunteering
MSK Physio Volunteer
,
Oct 2025
Present
Inpatient Unit Support: Neuro Stroke & ABI
,
May 2025
Nov 2025
Team Assistant / Runner
,
Jan 2020
Promo Team & De-installation Volunteer
,
Jan 2019
Sep 2018