Who is Ryan Tran?
a Graphic Designer
& Events Organizer,
with a love for building community
About
This website acts as a personal portfolio and online resume to showcase my work in both graphic design and community work. My education in graphic design from George Brown College has proven to be useful as I apply what I learned throughout my various roles in design, marketing, and events organizing. I previously worked at Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) since 2013 in various capacities supporting the Asian LGBTQ community and providing sexual health education, prevention, and outreach. Underlying my work is a passion to build community that supports and empowers each other. My identity and life experience as a gay Asian 2nd generation immigrant informs and adds to my work. I am open to accept freelance/contract graphic design jobs.
Bio (under 200 words)
Ryan Tran is a Vietnamese gay cis man born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He graduated from the graphic design program at George Brown College. He is the cofounder of Toronto’s ONLY dim sum drag brunch, Queens of Dim Sum. He previously worked at ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services) for 11 years in various capacities; his last role being the Manager of Education and Outreach. As part of ACAS, he provided sexual health education, outreach, and one-on-one support to gay, bisexual, queer Asian men. Highlights include producing online sexual health promotion videos, starting a harm reduction support group, and coordinating an annual community forum. He was also pivotal in launching an inclusive Asian men’s calendar promoting positive body image, a gay Asian speed dating event, and PinkDotTO. Starting in high school he reignited the Gay-Straight Alliance, and since then has accumulated 15+ years of volunteer and work experience within the LGBTQ community. His volunteer experience includes contributing to Queer Asian Youth (QAY), Reel Asian Film Festival, Inside Out Festival, RAW Taiko Drummers, Invisible Footprints, and Rice Roll Productions.