Surranna Sandy is the Chief Executive Officer of CivicAction, where she is guiding the organization’s next chapter of impact across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. With more than two decades of leadership experience, she has built a reputation for convening diverse partners, strengthening institutions, and advancing collaborative solutions to complex regional challenges. For over 13 years, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Skills for Change, where she led a full organizational turnaround and scaled the organization into a respected national institution for workforce development and education. During her tenure, revenues increased by more than 130 percent, the organization achieved 12 consecutive annual surpluses, expanded to a multi-site and multi-provincial footprint, and grew to a team of more than 150 staff. She strengthened governance, modernized operations, built enterprise risk systems, and positioned the organization as a trusted partner to governments, employers, postsecondary institutions, and major philanthropic partners. Surranna is known for her ability to convene business, government, academic, and community leaders to address complex economic and social challenges. She has secured multi-million-dollar public and private partnerships, led significant capital investments, and advanced initiatives in employment, youth skills development, AI upskilling, and climate action. Her leadership integrates disciplined fiscal stewardship with long-term strategic perspective and data-informed decision-making. She holds a Master’s degree in Global Development Practice from Harvard University, where she also completed graduate studies in Environmental Policy and Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management. She completed the Public Leadership Credential at Harvard Kennedy School. She also holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management, a Master of Arts in Leadership and Management, an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Management, and a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from Western University. Surranna serves on several boards and advisory bodies across the education, arts, and workforce sectors and is recognized for her contributions to building strong institutions and inclusive communities.