Sam Laprade is a tenured fundraiser who used her advanced public speaking and media experience to launch not one but multiple public media conversations on behalf of the charitable sector. She brings joy, energy, good questions and frankly, much needed funds to the sector from a generous Canadian public who have honest questions about how charity works, and how they can help.

Sam is both plugged in and the consummate connector. Her love of people, her purposeful approach, and her desire to create impact are the threads woven into her varied career, from politics to philanthropy to broadcasting. Sam gets people and people in turn gravitate to her.

Sam is a gem in Ottawa’s comedy scene—big-hearted, community-driven, and hilariously talented. Her infectious energy lights up every room and working with her to raise money for charitable causes in Ottawa is a joy. Ottawa is lucky to have her as both an entertainer and a community champion!