Irina Bălan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and brand communications. Currently serving as Project Manager at Cluj Cultural Centre since May 2023, Irina previously held the role of Brand Communications Manager and Creative Operations at Deepstash from October 2020 to May 2023. Irina's earlier positions include Community Ninja at Fundația Comunitară Brașov, Cultural Educator and Manager at Circle. Contemporary Art, and Cultural Instigator at Asociaţia 37. Additional roles include Communication Advisor at Galeria Posibilă, Museum Educator at Asociaţia Da' De Ce, Junior Scriptwriter for the sitcom 'Nimeni nu-i perfect' at Prima TV, and Lead Creative Instigator at Griffon & Swans. Irina holds degrees from Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma and Universitatea Națională de Arte din București.