Consultant

Sandra Laronde is a highly sought-after consultant and advisor whose expertise bridges the arts, culture, leadership, and diplomacy. She has advised some of Canada’s leading organizations and institutions, including the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Theatre School of Canada, Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity, University of Toronto, Business for the Arts, and CSC Global Leaders. Internationally, she has advised the Australia Council for the Arts, Creative New Zealand, Jacob’s Pillow (USA), the University of Kansas, and Columbia University.

A champion for Canada on the world stage, Sandra has represented the nation at high-profile international platforms. Highlights include:

• Canadian Heritage’s inaugural Creative Industries Trade Mission to China
• Canadian Creative Industries Trade Mission to Europe
• Representing Canada at the Canadian High Commission in Mongolia
• Official Delegate at the 19th ASSITEJ World Congress in South Africa

Sandra also contributes her expertise through jury service at the highest levels, including with the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, Indspire, Dora Mavor Moore Awards, TO Live, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Chalmers Award for Creativity and Excellence in the Arts.