Grace Cutrim-Beben

Co-Director at The PEARS Project (Prevention, Advocacy, Response for Survivors)

Provide organizational leadership and oversight across all branches and teams, coordinating project planning, events, fundraising, and advocacy. Develop and publish organizational statements, manage external communications, and foster trauma-informed, survivor-centered collaboration.

Director of Hair and Makeup Design at The Crucible Crew, Hart House Theatre, University of Toronto

Collaborate with actors to develop character-specific hair and makeup designs; maintain inventory and budgets for product acquisition; attend weekly team meetings to communicate updates.

Retail Production Associate at Goodwill Industries

Price and organize donated clothing to maintain affordability for low-income families; deliver excellent customer service; manage inventory and cash handling.

Creative and Events Coordinator at The Pears Project, University of Toronto, St. George

Develop collaborations to facilitate survivor-centric events, workshops, fundraisers, and seminars; coordinate events including legal support collaborations (e.g., Luke's Place); manage logistics, venue booking, and promotion; maintain an Excel-based activity tracker and coordinate team responsibilities.