Meet Reza Moafi
Dr. Reza Moafi
Founder & President | Matin Intercultural Institute
For Reza Moafi, culture is, above all, about people — their lived experiences, their identities, and the connections they build within and across communities.
He holds a PhD in Cultural Planning Management from the Sciences and Research University in Tehran and brings more than two decades of professional experience in cultural policy, strategic planning, cultural management, research, and community development in Iran and Canada.
His professional background includes university teaching, cultural and social research focused on Tehran, and projects assessing the social and cultural impacts of urban development initiatives. He has also served as a Cultural Planning Advisor to Tehran City Council, Founder and CEO of Modiran Institute, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Tehran Conservatory of Music.
For nearly twelve years, he served as Secretary of a neighbourhood council in Tehran. This experience deepened his understanding of local communities, citizen participation, and the importance of involving people in cultural and social decision-making.
Living and working in Montréal has provided further opportunities to engage with cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, and connections among different communities.
Through the establishment of Matin Intercultural Institute, he seeks to bring together his academic knowledge and professional experience to support dialogue, research, community participation, and cultural collaboration in Canada's multicultural society.
