Bell Corapcioglu — Economics & Cognitive Science @ UofT

About Me

👋 Hi, I'm Bell! I'm in my fourth year at the University of Toronto, pursuing a double major in Economics and Cognitive Science. I am particularly interested in behavioural economics, human reasoning, and AI.

💼 This summer, I completed an internship as a Product Manager at Scotiabank in the Fraud and Disputes team. I also have previous experience across fintech, startups, and finance.

❣️ On a more personal note, I am deeply passionate about women empowerement and I am currently the President of University of Toronto's Women's Student Association.

🏝️ In my free time, you can find me travelling, meditating or exploring new cafes!

My Journey

A path through finance, tech, and community building.

University of Toronto

Economics Peer Mentor

Helping first-year students navigate life at the University of Toronto.

Aug 2026 - Present

May 2026 - August 2026

Scotiabank

Product Manager Intern

Designing a new digital fraud prevention feature in Scotiabank's Fraud & Disputes team.

Shakepay

Customer Operations Analyst

Improving the customer experience and operations in Shakepay's Customer Support team.

May 2025 - May 2026

Aug 2025 - Apr 2026

University of Toronto

Economics Peer Mentor

Helping second-year students navigate the Economics program at the University of Toronto.

University of Toronto

Intern of the Vice President, International

Enhancing the budget infrastructure behind UofT's international partnerships and initiatives.

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Qatar National Bank

Equity Research Intern

Improving forecasting models for the analysis of the energy sector.

Leadership

Building communities for those around me to thrive.

President

University of Toronto Women's Student Association

May 2026 - Present

Leading an executive team of over 30 and building a community of over 1000 members across 3 campuses, spearheading empowerment and mentorship alongside personal and professional development initiatives. Previously led the Conference portfolio to deliver UTWSA's most successful conference to date with a 140% year-over-year increase in ticket sales, with over 40 speakers and networking representatives.

Chair, Commuter Orientation

University College, University of Toronto

Apr 2025 - Aug 2025

Designed and oversaw the orientation experience for incoming University College commuter students beginning their university journey. Coordinated a team of 11 volunteers to ensure every new student discovered the resources UC has to offer and felt genuinely connected to the community from their very first day.

About Me

My Journey

Leadership

President

Chair, Commuter Orientation

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