KeviN KapeNdaDept of Words & Deeds, Consultation Specialist

Summary Bio

Kevin is a multidisciplinary urbanist with a background in communications, print journalism and city planning. Kevin’s academic and professional interests include transit equity, anti-racism policy and recreation planning, among others. Given the fundamental role planning has in shaping our lives, many of Kevin’s academic and professional interests are influenced by his lived experience as a racialized immigrant, transit rider and sports lover. Kevin is currently contributing to the Dept of Words & Deeds as a consultation specialist on recreation projects.

Expertise

• Communications• Logistics• Event planning• Stakeholder relations

Education

• Master of Science in Urban Planning, Specializing in Parks & Recreation, Planning in Diverse Communities, Social Policy (2019)

University of Toronto.• Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Studies (2017) Capilano University

Employment Highlights

Roncesvalles Village BIA, Toronto, ON 2018

Urban Planning & Communications Intern: oversaw streetscape projects, liaising with various City of Toronto agencies & small businesses; hosted & ran logistics for community consultation meetings; developed online survey for e-consultations; wrote newsletters; designed community consultations invitations.

Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster, BC, 2016 – 2017

Communications & Events Coordinator: organized RiverFest, a week-long event and outdoor festival; co-designed a series of public talks about issues facing the Fraser River ; executed web and print copywriting; managed stakeholders from the City of New Westminster, New Westminster BIA, Tourism New Westminster through RiverFest & other seasonal events.