Iris Lam Chen

Iris Lam Chen is a seasoned cultural manager and curator with extensive experience in the visual arts sector. Currently serving as the Visual Arts Program Manager and Curator at the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation since March 2018, Iris oversees cultural management, exhibitions, and artist residencies. As a Board Member at NYOFF since April 2024, strategic advisory roles and financial oversight are key responsibilities. Iris is also the Founder and Executive Director of Global Metro Art, providing consultancy and management for cultural projects. Previously, roles included Adjunct Researcher at the Confucius Institute, focusing on the genealogy of Chinese migration in Costa Rica, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Costa Rica, teaching cultural management courses. Iris holds a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Baruch College and an MBA in Strategic Management.