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- Illustrator
Amanda Suutari
- Vancouver, Canada
- 1 project
Hello, I’m Amanda Suutari—a multi-disciplinary creator and community builder. I design, illustrate, and write to help people tell stories, share knowledge, and foster collaboration across cultures and communities.
About
Hello, I’m Amanda Suutari—a multi-disciplinary creator and community builder. I design, illustrate, and write to help people tell stories, share knowledge, and foster collaboration across cultures and communities. I run Milkweed Creative and Milkweed Training & Consulting, and I love turning ideas into tangible tools and experiences that empower positive change.
I draw on a long track record in education, media, research, and social impact work, from teaching in Kyoto to supporting housing initiatives in Vancouver, to guiding community development projects in Peru. I believe in accessible language, thoughtful storytelling, and hands-on learning that helps teams connect, learn, and lead with compassion.
- Joined April 2025
Skills· 35
- Artwork
- Narrative Illustration
- Book Cover
- Book Illustration
- Illustration
Canva- Childrens Book Illustration
- Gouache Illustration
- Letterhead
- Surface Pattern Design
- Copywriting
- Greetings Card
- Portrait
- Watercolour Illustration
- Comic Strip
- Acrylic Illustration
- Catalogue
- Brochure
- Sticker
- Business Card
- Tattoo Illustration
- Collage Illustration
- Banner
- Web Design
- T-shirt Design
- Flyer
- Magazine
- Presentation Design
- Branding
- Advertising Illustration
- Advert Design
- Character Design
- Editorial Illustration
- Email Design
- Fashion Illustration
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- FrenchIntermediate
- JapaneseIntermediate
- Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
- FinnishBeginner
Industry experience
- Education
- Non-Profit Organization
- Media & Entertainment
- Healthcare
- Professional Services
- Travel & Hospitality
- Other
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Projects · 1
Work experience· 19 roles
Content Developer and Editor · Ten DirectionsJan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos
Facilitating production of marketing and educational content for a cutting-edge conscious leadership training organization, resting at the intersection of adult development, Zen mindfulness and facilitation skills development.
Founder & Event Host · Vancouver Integral Leadership NetworkJan 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Initiating and hosting events oriented around the intersection of human development, transformative learning and leadership.
Founder & Event Host · Vancouver Integral Leadership NetworkJan 2016 – Dec 2020 · 5 yrs
Founded and hosted events focused on the intersection of human development, transformative learning and leadership.
Volunteer · Burnaby Hospice SocietyJan 2014 – Dec 2021 · 8 yrs
On-site Tenant Support · Community Builders NetworkJan 2014 – Dec 2016 · 3 yrs
Booking Manager · Alianza ArkanaJan 2013 – Sep 2025 · 12 yrs 9 mos
Initiator & Leader · Rural Women's Craft CollectiveJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Founder · Rural Women's Craft CollectiveJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Education
Bachelor of Art · University of Toronto1987 – 1993
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature · University of Toronto2030 – 1993
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Minor in Psychology · University of Toronto2030 – 1993
Certifications and awards· 12
Certified Integral Facilitator, Ten Directions2022 – 2025
Certificate of Conflict Resolution - Specialization in Mediation, The Justice Institute of BC2021 – 2025
Organization and Relationship Systems Coach (ORSC) - Center for Right Relationships2008 – 2025
Group Facilitation Skills: ICA (Inter-Cultural Affairs)2008 – 2025
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