Carrie Stalder

Carrie Stalder is a seasoned urban revitalization professional who recently moved to Toronto from Cambridge (MA). With a background in project-based placemaking, she brings over 15 years of experience in community building, innovation ecosystem development, venture creation, and event planning.

Carrie holds a Master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree from Caltech. Her professional journey includes roles like Principal at Closer Knit, Lead of Strategic Initiatives at Harvard Innovation Labs, and Director of Partnerships & Innovation at Graffito SP.

Her career spans various strategic positions, including founding roles at organizations like Startup Foundation at Startup Weekend and The Venture Café Foundation. Carrie's expertise lies in fostering equitable neighborhoods through community engagement, networking, and creative problem-solving.

Having worked in highly political environments, Carrie is known for her exceptional communication skills and ability to drive outcomes through collaboration. She is described as a collaborative leader, creative problem-solver, and insightful counselor, demonstrating traits like curiosity, dedication to the greater good, and a commitment to excellence.

Skilled at asking probing questions and encouraging outsider perspectives, Carrie is a versatile professional with a brave, fair, kind, and honest approach to her work. She is deeply grateful for the opportunities to serve and contribute to the development of strong communities.