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Robert is a moderator for Asian Canadian wiki/web.  He is a co-founder of the New Voices Project.   
Robert is a moderator for Asian Canadian wiki/web.  He is a co-founder of the [http://asiancanadianwiki.org/wiki/New_Voices_Project New Voices Project].   


= Personal Information =
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He has also started several successful projects including The New Voices Project in both Vancouver and Montreal, a group project interested in exploring the experiences of Chinese Canadians.  They have published an anthology, produced a documentary, presented at three different art galleries and collaborated with various community organizations.  As well, he helped co-found The Knoll, a social justice magazine, and served as head editor during its first year.
He has also started several successful projects including The New Voices Project in both Vancouver and Montreal, a group project interested in exploring the experiences of Chinese Canadians.  They have published an anthology, produced a documentary, presented at three different art galleries and collaborated with various community organizations.  As well, he helped co-found The Knoll, a social justice magazine, and served as head editor during its first year.


His previous work experience includes coordiator at the Global Futures Speakers Series, editorial assitant at Canadian Literature, survey coordiantor the the University of British Columbia, marketing director at Festival Acces Asie and archive and oral history researcher for the Multicultural History Society of Ontario.
His previous work experience includes marketing director at Festival Acces Asie and researcher for the Multicultural History Society of Ontario for their exhibit on Chiense Canadian women.


He has done extensive research on issues of race, gaming, youth, gender, and authenticity and has presented at various academic conferences across Canada as well as work as an expert panelist for the CBC and Radio Canada International and has guest lectured several times at Concordia University.  He has also worked as a research assistant for three different professors and has worked on a variety of different academic projects.
Robert works as a writer for Schema Magazine, is currently working on a graphic novel and occasionally does standup comedy.
 
Alongside his extensive work history, Robert also works as a freelance writer and is currently working on a graphic novel and occasionally does standup comedy.