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ANDREA CARTER

Andrea appears in the Top 100
Innovators & Entrepreneurs Magazine

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Andrea Carter

 

Andrea Carter is a visionary leader revolutionizing workplace culture through neuroscience-driven strategies. With over 18 years of experience in neuroscience-based learning and development, she has emerged as a thought leader, strategically addressing workplace challenges. As the CEO and founder of Andrea Carter Consulting, Andrea leverages her groundbreaking Belonging First Methodology to partner with leaders in cultivating environments where employees thrive—driving engagement, innovation, and performance through the power of belonging.

Andrea’s proprietary Belonging First Methodology identifies five indicators of belonging: comfort, connection, contribution, psychological safety, and well-being. This approach goes beyond traditional diversity metrics by leveraging a neuroscience lens to analyze and measure gaps in organizational culture. By focusing on the interplay of multiple identities—such as gender, race, and function—her methodology reveals not just where organizations are falling short but how they can take actionable steps to foster belonging and inclusion.

Under Andrea’s leadership, Andrea Carter Consulting has become a globally recognized powerhouse. Based in Toronto, the firm’s influence spans industries and continents, transforming the experiences of over 100,000 employees across eight sectors. Through cutting-edge tools like the Belonging in the Workplace instrument, Andrea's team helps organizations create equitable talent pipelines, enhance leadership effectiveness, and empower employees at all levels. The result? Thriving workplaces that are both inclusive and high performing.

Andrea's academic foundation—a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology with a focus on corporate social justice—pairs seamlessly with her certifications in advanced statistical analysis, Indigenous relations, and neuroscience. Her career highlights include serving as an adjunct professor at Adler University, authoring the largest Canadian mining industry Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Study, and receiving seven awards in 2024 alone for her groundbreaking research and business impact.

Andrea’s work is not only innovative, but deeply impactful. Her Belonging First Methodology has been a game-changer, offering a fresh perspective on workplace challenges such as systemic inefficiencies, career growth, and collaboration. By measuring belonging through neuroscience and translating insights into practical solutions, Andrea has set a new standard for cultural transformation.

Further, her leadership and contributions have been recognized globally, with accolades such as the Global Innovation Award and the Top Strategic Advisor of the Year to Watch. Yet, for Andrea, the real reward lies in the ability to inspire change and create spaces where people feel valued, connected, and safe to be themselves.

As Andrea Carter Consulting continues to thrive, Andrea remains steadfast in her mission: to illuminate the transformative power of belonging in the workplace. By aligning data-driven strategies with human-centric solutions, she is not just redefining workplace culture—she’s building a legacy of inclusion, equity, and innovation that resonates across the globe.

 

Andrea Carter
CEO and Founder
Andrea Carter Consulting

Website: https://andreacarterconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreadcarter/

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