Innovation and Engagement

Human-centred : design that starts with real hands and real hearts

At The Creativity Campus we combine specialist experience in innovation methodologies, facilitation, coaching, and Human-Centred Design with a passion for values-driven, mission oriented work.

We work with public, non-profit, and impact oriented organizations to create inclusive, adaptive solutions informed by a deep understanding of their communities. Whether shaping strategy, designing a new business model, facilitating a community workshop or delivering 101 training, The Creativity Campus strives to create spaces that foster open dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning as we help organizations learn from their communities, build innovation skills, solve meaningful problems, and navigate structural and systemic complexity.

Together, we foster connection, spark creativity, and build solutions that drive meaningful impact and long-term success.

Testimonials

  • “ What sets Laura apart is her ability to listen deeply, offer thoughtful advice, and guide complex discussions with clarity and respect. She is a true ally—genuine, intentional, and invested in supporting communities in achieving housing justice and equality. Her ability to foster collaboration while providing sound strategic direction has made a lasting impact on both our team and our community. We are incredibly grateful for Laura's contributions and look forward to more opportunities to work together. If you’re looking for expertise combined with authenticity and impact, I highly recommend Laura.”

    Curtis Whiley, Founder & President,
    Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Laura during the Peterborough Housing Corporation's strategic planning process. She led our community and board engagement with skill, empathy, and creativity. Laura has a true gift for designing inclusive consultation processes that bring diverse voices. Together and turn that input into meaningful strategic direction. Her authentic style, insight, and collaborative approach made this experience both productive and inspiring. I'd recommend Laura to any organization looking to lead authentic, community-driven planning work. "

    Travis Doak, CEO, Peterborough Housing Corporation

  • "I am happy to recommend Laura for her exceptional work in stakeholder engagement during our recent visioning exercise. Laura's strategic insights and dedication were invaluable as she skillfully navigated diverse stakeholder landscapes, ensuring all voices were heard and considered. Her ability to facilitate open and constructive dialogue not only fostered a collaborative environment but also enriched our understanding of the community's needs and desires. Laura's professionalism, coupled with her genuine passion for enhancing care services, inspired confidence and trust among stakeholders. Her energy and contribution were instrumental in aligning our plans with the aspirations of those we serve, paving the way for a successful and inclusive outcome."

    Marianne Klein, CEO, Shalom Village

  • "Laura is a compassionate, well informed and skilled team leader and colleague. Laura demonstrates her eagerness to learn, support and speak as a committed ally of Indigenous people, communities and initiatives. Always personable and prepared to lead meetings towards achieving success, I found myself impressed with her enthusiasm and energy - a pleasure to have worked with her!"

    Stacey Vincent Cress, Indigenous Relations and Engagement, Serco Canada

  • "I thoroughly enjoyed working with Laura on the housing strategy for the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board. Laura is a beacon of positive energy, and it is contagious! Laura’s approach is jovial and engaging. Her kindness and compassion shine through consistently. Laura has great listening skills and outstanding strategic abilities. Connecting the dots between housing and the environment, as she does, puts her at the top of the class. I hope I have the chance to work with Laura again."

    Donna Mayer, Manager of Project Development,
    District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board

  • "Laura's time at Highline Beta was spent working on a variety of projects and juggling multiple priorities. She did everything incredibly well, with determination and creativity. She put a great deal of effort into delivering amazing work for our clients and contributing to the overall team culture and spirit of the company. She was proactive and always willing to jump in and help colleagues and clients with anything they needed. Her structural know-how of innovation systems, coupled with a willingness to "roll with things" was critical to delivering great value on the work she did."

    Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner, Highline Beta

  • "I met Laura while participating in RBCx - an internal innovation challenge at the bank. Laura, with Highline Beta, led a week-long bootcamp on design thinking and lean startup. This was my first introduction to this style of research/development and Laura made it accessible and fun. Laura was always available for ongoing support through the nine-week program and my team leaned on her skills and experience greatly. It was a pleasure working with Laura and I hope our paths cross again soon!"

    Jill Garner, Product Lead, RBC Ventures

  • "Laura brings passion and purpose to everything that she takes on. She blends integrity, creativity, logic, and planning-based skill sets across the spectrum of the design process which makes her an integral partner for both our client and venture initiatives. Her capacity was particularly on display through the leadership role she quickly developed for our Kids X Tech community of which she’s an integral leader & champion."

    Jason Goodman, Founder and CEO, Goodman & Company

Innovation Facilitation and Engagement 

  • The Creativity Campus uses equity-led, participatory approaches to amplify the voices and wisdom of communities.

    Moving beyond consultation, we strive to facilitate deep listening, trust-building, and co-creation to ensure that solutions reflect the true needs of those most impacted.

  • We use our creative, strategic and coaching experience to help organizations explore new possibilities and design innovative strategies that are future-facing, inclusive, and adaptive.

    From identifying emerging opportunities to crafting actionable plans, our goal is to empower teams to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of their communities.

  • We lead collaborative design processes that center the lived experience of those most affected by the issues at hand.

    By co-creating solutions, we ensure that the strategies, products, and services we develop are grounded in the values, needs, and aspirations of the community.

  • We offer innovation workshops on Human-Centered Design, Opportunity Identification, Venture Validation and other relevant topics.

    These 101 and boot camp style experiences are crafted to be practical, engaging, and impactful. They are grounded in real world challenges, customized to reflect the needs and priorities of each group, and equip teams with the skills and mindsets they need to drive meaningful change now and into the future.

  • Together with committed teams we redesign systems, services, and processes with the people they serve in mind.

    By exploring and aligning front line service needs, client insights, and organizational priorities and processes, we help design service experiences that are intentional, human-centered, and accessible, with a focus on care and inclusion.

  • We facilitate values-driven strategic planning processes that help organizations define their direction, make sense of change, and design purposeful paths forward.

    By incorporating real-world needs, strategic foresight, human-centred design, and systems thinking, we guide teams as they build strategies that are adaptive, effective and speak to the goals and aspirations of their organization.