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Anthropologist and museum professional, working with interdisciplinary research across journals, archives, interview, ethnography, and social media. Motivated worker with experience leading small teams. Skilled youth group counsellor with experience teaching and entertaining children. Dedicated to fairness and equitable communication. Empathetic approach in conducting research interviews and oral histories. Part-time game designer with a focus on interpersonal dynamics and safety mechanics. Sourdough baker. Crafter of all things fiber and some things not.

Headshot of Avi, a blue haired individual in a mustard shirt, courtesy of Liora Kogan

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

HISTORICAL INTERPRETER

Toronto History Museums

June 2023 - present

  • Diversify narratives of Fort York National Historic Site

  • Interpret primary sources such as historical cookbooks

  • Engage community members in local history

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Markham Museum

May 2023 - present

  • Work with children of all ages

  • Deliver educational and engaging tours and programs

  • Asses program strengths and weaknesses to improve upon

EMERGING HISTORIAN

Heritage Toronto

December 2022 - present

  • Research and develop a walking tour of local Jewish history

  • Create digital story of "Queer West"

  • Manage time and resources as contract worker

ASSISTANT CURATOR
Ontario Jewish Archives

May 2022 - August 2022

  • Research and curate an exhibit on the history of Jewish Immigrant Aid Services

  • Preserve delicate collections through correct handling

  • Create weekly social media updates

WRITER
Musings MMSt Blog

September 2021 - May 2023

  • Write monthly articles on current museum news

  • Manage time to meet blog deadlines alongside schoolwork

  • View my work here

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EDUCATION

MASTER OF MUSUEM STUDIES
University of Toronto

September 2021 - May 2023

Studying curation, collections management, and museum writing. Focus on community engagement and accessibility.

Masters Recruitment and Admissions Committee Representative, MUSSA (Master of Museum Studies Student Association).

BACHELOR OF ARTS: ANTHROPOLOGY Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2016 - June 2020

Studied a broad range of topics including anthropology, philosophy, history, museum studies, politics, and religion within the Arts & Contemporary Studies Program. 

Thesis: Practice and Discourse: An examination of Jewish niddah laws

GPA: 4.1

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