EVOKE is a forward-thinking consulting collective dedicated to advancing arts and culture in communities across Canada. Rooted in the values of inclusion, integrity, adaptability, and reciprocity, we foster meaningful collaborations that drive lasting impact.
With over 30 years of combined experience, EVOKE works with its clients to co-create strategic and innovative solutions. Our multidisciplinary team excels in public art and cultural master planning, placemaking strategies, and full-scale organizational development and project management. Trusted by municipalities, organizations, and private sector partners, we design and implement impactful community-led projects that shape vibrant, inclusive communities.
Meet Our Team
Annalee Adair is the Director of A. Adair & Associates Inc. where she manages the company’s work in cultural planning and leadership, public art, evaluation and community engagement. She is a member of Arts Consultants Canada. .
Trudy Schroeder, OM, MBA, BA, ARCT, is the founder of Arts & Heritage Solutions in Winnipeg. She offers financial and operations analysis, strategic planning, cultural policy development and organizational leadership expertise.
Dr. Terri-Lynn Brennan, PhD, MSc, BA, is the CEO of Inclusive Voices Incorporated and the Administrative Director of Ontario Presents. She offers Indigenous-led cultural planning, place-making & design-thinking.
Lise Labine provides bilingual Human Resource expertise in the municipal, federal and arts sectors. She enjoys facilitating relationships and resolving conflicts with a positive approach.
Viola Dessanti, MA, is a strategy, planning data and analytics professional with over 15 years of experience in regulatory oversight, public safety, philanthropy and human rights.
Helena Grdadolnik, M.Arch, FRAIC, ACCA is a Director of Workshop Architecture where she manages the company’s work in urban design, public art and cultural planning.
Sarah Spafford Ricci is Principle Conservator at Fraser Spafford Ricci Art & Archival Conservation Inc., a fine art conservation and restoration lab located south of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Alli Truesdell is a bilingual community conversations facilitator with experience leading in-person and virtual engagement.