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Matthew Prebeghi@mattprebeg.commatt-prebeg.com
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AboutMatthew Prebeg is Toronto-based artist, designer and researcher. He’s ultimately curious about how technology shapes us and what alternative relationships with it are possible.

His work often takes shape through material and hands-on experimentation with technology as a form of critical reflection. His latest writing and public engagements examine the role of the public sphere in online culture (Wikipedia, It’s Nice That, The Elysian).

He collaborates with community and cultural institutions to make knowledge public (Living Web Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Movember). His approach is informed by service design, participatory action research, storytelling and knowledge translation.

Matthew graduated from the University of Toronto with a M.Sc. in Translational Research in 2024. He is a founder of the Living Web Institute.		1999 - presentToronto, ON
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EducationUniversity of TorontoMaster of Health Science (MHSc) in Translational Research2022 - 2024Toronto, ON
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Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) in Psychology2017 - 2021
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WorkMatthew Prebeg Studio2023 - presentGlobalMatthew Prebeg Studio is a research and design practice working with community and cultural institutions to make knowledge public. The studio's work takes shape through participatory research, co-design, and digital programming. Based in Toronto, working globally.
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* primary research, literature review and qualitative analysis
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* designing and leading workshops, advisories, and consultations
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* transforming research and community knowledge into narratives with influence
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* problem framing, experience mapping, and service design for organizations navigating complex challenges
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* building tools, platforms, and digital experiences that make knowledge accessible and public
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)Knowledge Translation & Engagement Coordinator2024 - 2025Toronto, ON* led a team of engagement specialists in youth health resarch
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* coordinate and manage a wide portfolio of academic, clinical and education projects throughout the not-for-profit and public sectors
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* design effective engagement and co-design strategies, budgets and evaluations
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Youth Engagement Specialist2020 - 2024Toronto, ON* facilitate workshops and co-design sessions with a trauma-informed and participatory methodology
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* train research personnel on meaningful and inclusive community engagement
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* moderate a network of 300+ lived experience advisors across Canada
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The Hospital for Sick ChildrenResearch Coordinator2022-2024Toronto, ON* coordinated timelines and deliverables among a diverse team of researchers
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* managed multiple research projects, developed and implemented various project workflows
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* wrote and published for academic journals
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* presented learnings at various academic conferences
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Research Assistant2021 - 2022Toronto, ONPrior to being a Research Coordinator, I supported the implementation of research activities, including community engagement, literature review, data collection (i.e., focus groups and surveys) statistical analysis, manuscript writing, and knowledge translation (i.e., educational resource development).
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Colasanti's Tropical GardensDigital Marketing Coordinator2019 - 2022Kingsville, ONBefore venturing into research, I focused my creative energy on expanding the digital and social outreach of a wholesale plants distributor and recreational centre. My role included: graphic design, web design, creative direction, product design, copywriting, information management, and content creation.
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SpeakingBecoming the Product PodcastThe Final Form of Thought with Matthew Prebeg29 Oct 2025Remoteconversation with Morgane Billuart
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Living Web InstituteSharing Screen with Chia Amisola11 June 2025RemoteInternet home tour session 3, co-hosted with Kristoffer Tjalve
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Sharing Screen with Jisu Lee4 June 2025RemoteInternet home tour session 2, co-hosted with Kristoffer Tjalve
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Sharing Screen with Laurel Schwulst26 May 2025RemoteInternet home tour session 1, co-hosted with Kristoffer Tjalve
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FleuronOn digital composting23 Apr 2025Remotetalk given at Fleuron, a three-day online festival for all things at the overlap of botany and technology.
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Self-hostedThe Internet's root system23 Mar 2025Remotetalk and workshop (online)
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Niteskul2 Mar 2025Toronto, ONtalk and workshop, invited by William Khalil
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University of Toronto,
Translational Research Program		Mindsense: Enhancing youth engagement in counselling through measurement-based care19 July 2024Remotecapstone defense with Brianna Dunstan and Izzar Linares
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University of Toronto,
Translational Research Program		Thinking Like an Artist: Designing research knowledge products that tell a story16 July 2024Remoteworkshop presented with Carolyn Kelly-Ruetz
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CAMHYouth Mental Health Research Expo2 Mar 2024Toronto, ONconference co-hosted with Dr. Jo Henderson
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2024 Frayme Learning InstituteDriving Expertise into Action: Youth mental health knowledge mobilization conference21-22 Feb 2024Ottawa, ONconference co-hosted with Alisha Haseeb
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CACAP 43rd Annual MeetingMoving Past a Checkbox: Authentic youth and family research partnerships9-12 Sept 2024Calgary, ABworkshop presented with Dr. Suneeta Monga and Sorina Andrei
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The Frayme PodcastBuilding the Future Now: How do we succession plan through investment in lived expertise?22 Mar 2023Remoteconversation with Shauna MacEachern
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WordsThe ElysianThe internet needs ecologists2026Online & printguest essay
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Pilot MagazineThe loading room2026Printcommissioned article
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It's Nice That“A quiet shift is taking place”: On being a creative in the age of content2025Onlinecommissioned article
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Dig.siteSelf-published blog2025 - presentOnline
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PressThe Creative IndependentTBAJun 2026Online
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Perfectly ImperfectThe Rec Room with Matt PrebegOct 2025Online
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EverpressOnes to WatchApr 2025Online
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SEVEN MagazineSEVEN Magazine Issue 02July 2024Online & printinvited by Ali Sheikh
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Service DesignYouth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO)My MBC Pocket Guide2024Remote
Ontario, CA		service delivery resource for counselling at 30+ hubs across Ontario
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CAMHThe CARIBOU Pathway2023Ontario, CAtreatment pathway for adolescents with depression, co-designed with youth, clinicians, and scientists
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)COVID-19 RecMap: Plain Language Recommendations2022Remoteplain language healthcare recommendation database, co-designed with youth, clinicians, and scientists
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MediaReadymagMaking a Web App2025Onlinecommissioned video
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SpotifyVisualizing Music Evolution with Spotify Wrapped2024Onlinecommissioned video
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ReadymagMaking a Landing Page Website2024Onlinecommissioned video
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It's Nice ThatHow to Take an Artist Day2024Onlinecommissioned video
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Clinical Trials OntarioCommuniKIDS: Plain Language Results Summary template2022Onlinetoolkit to summarize pediatric clinical trial results for participants, co-designed with children and youth
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CAMHCARIBOU: Flexible Care for Youth with Depression2021Onlinevideo, co-created with youth
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CAMHMood Matters: Describing Depression2020Onlinevideo, co-created with youth
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CAMHMood Matters: How Food, Movement and Sleep Can Have an Impact on You2020Onlinevideo, co-created with youth
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Academic PublicationsSee a full list of my academic publications on my Google Scholar page.
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Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryYouth partner engagement in the development of an integrated care pathway for the treatment of adolescents with depression2025OnlinePrebeg, M., Relihan, J., Darnay, K., Liddell, G., McCann, E., Szatmari, P., Henderson, J., Courtney, D. B. (2025). Youth partner engagement in the development of an integrated care pathway for the treatment of adolescents with depression. Journal for the Canadian Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Clinical Child Psychology and PsychiatryTalking ‘bout better outcomes for adolescent depression: Youth and caregiver perspectives on an integrated care pathway for depression2024Online & printGajaria, A., Greenblatt, A., Prebeg, M., Relihan, J., Szatmari, P., & Courtney, D. B. (2024). Talking ‘Bout Better outcomes for Adolescent Depression: Youth and Caregiver Perspectives on an Integrated Care Pathway for Depression. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 29(2), 453-465.
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JAMA PediatricsPlain language vs standard format for youth understanding of COVID-19 recommendations: A randomized clinical trial2023Online & print/ Stallwood, L., Sammy, A., Prebeg, M., Relihan, J., Baba, A., Charide, R., ... & Falavigna, M. (2023). Plain Language vs Standard Format for Youth Understanding of COVID-19 Recommendations: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA pediatrics, 177(9), 956-965.
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The Lancet PsychiatryFrom participants to partners: Reconceptualising authentic patient engagement roles in youth mental health research2023Online & printPrebeg, M., Patton, M., Desai, R., Smith, M., Krause, K., Butcher, N., & Monga, S. (2023). From participants to partners: reconceptualising authentic patient engagement roles in youth mental health research. The Lancet Psychiatry, 10(2), 139-145.
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BMC PsychologyIntervention outcome preferences for youth who are out of work and out of school: A qualitative study2022Online & print/ Zhu, N., Hawke, L. D., Prebeg, M., Hayes, E., Darnay, K., Iyer, S. N., & Henderson, J. (2022). Intervention outcome preferences for youth who are out of work and out of school: a qualitative study. BMC psychology, 10(1), 180.
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Peer ReviewHealth Research Policy and SystemsCo-creating mental health promotion and prevention interventions with groups in vulnerable situations in Europe: a mixed-methods study protocol for co-creation implementation and participatory evaluation2025OnlineTeixeira, R., de Freitas, C., Sanna, L. (In press). Co-creating mental health promotion and prevention interventions with groups in vulnerable situations in Europe: a mixed-methods study protocol for co-creation implementation and participatory evaluation. Health Research Policy and Systems.
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Health Education JournalCo-designing digital mental health interventions with young people: 10 recommendations from lessons learned in low-and-middle-income countries2024OnlineGonsalves, P. P., Ansari, S., et al. (2025). Co-designing digital mental health interventions with young people: 10 recommendations from lessons learned in low-and-middle-income countries. Health Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/00178969241297821
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ConferencesWikimedia FoundationESEAP Conference 202614-16 May 2026Kaohsiung, TWmedia
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RGDDesignThinkers 20248 Nov 2024Toronto, ONattendee
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CAMHYouth Mental Health Research Expo2 Mar 2024Toronto, ONco-host
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FraymeDriving Expertise into Action: 2024 Frayme Learning Institute21-22 Feb 2024Ottawa, ONco-host
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Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CACAP)CACAP 43rd Annual Meeting9-12 Sept 2023Calgary, ABworkshop speaker
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Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)ADAA 2023 Annual Conference13-17 Apr 2023Washington, DCposter presentation
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FraymeGreat Big Stories: 2023 Frayme Learning Institute22-23 Feb 2023Vancouver, BCvolunteer
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)AACAP 2022 Annual Meeting17-22 Oct 2022Toronto, ONworkshop speaker
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International Association for Youth Mental HealthReimagining Youth Mental Health29 Sept - 1 Oct 2022Copenhagen, DKposter presentation
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Jack.orgUnity in Diversity: Jack.org UofT Regional Summit15 Mar 2019Toronto, ONco-host
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Certifications & CoursesUniversity of TorontoHAD5317H: Qualitative Design and Techniques3 Apr 2024Toronto, ON
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IMI1001: Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 Apr 2024Toronto, ON
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LMP2340/1: Project Management I/II3 Apr 2024Toronto, ON
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Graduate Management Consultancy AssociationBusiness & Consulting Fundamentals Certificate25 Apr 2023Toronto, ONWinner of 2023 case competition, "Shaping Sustainable Societies"
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Panel on Research Ethics, Government of CanadaThe Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2)26 Oct 2020Online
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Funding & ScholarshipsCIHR Operating GrantLaying the foundation for an IYS Learning Health System: Building a youth and equity focused federated IYS data platform: $9,471,6942024 - 2027Toronto, ONco-investigator
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SPOR Innovative Clinical Trials (iCT) Catalyst GrantDevelopment and application of youth engagement teams in community mental health agencies participating in a quasi-experimental, multi-site controlled clinical trial of an integrated care pathway for adolescents with depression: $199,0592023 - 2025Toronto, ONknowledge user
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University of Toronto & the Government of OntarioOntario Graduate Scholarship Grant: $15,0002023 - 2024Toronto, ONprincipal recipient
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CIHR Vaccine Confidence Operating GrantYouth in a pandemic: A youth-led photovoice exploration of COVID-19 vaccine confidence: $196,7502021 - 2023Toronto, ONco-investigator
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CIHR Operating GrantYouth mental health and COVID-19: Longitudinal trajectories and youth-generated recommendations for Canada's recovery and future planning: $150,0002021 - 2023Toronto, ONco-investigator
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NoteI've chosen to format my CV on Google Sheets because it is simple to maintain and share, and increases accessibility and transparency of its content. It also gives insight into the patterns underlying my experiences as I continue learning and growing. Thank you to others who have formatted their CVs on Google Sheets and inspired me to follow suit.
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See AlsoLinkedIn
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