Official Bio

Andrea Klunder is an award-winning podcast and audio documentary producer, and the founder of The Creative Impostor Studios—an independent production agency dedicated to crafting immersive, mission-driven audio for cultural institutions, creative changemakers, and organizations working toward social impact. With over a decade of experience, Andrea brings a visionary approach to storytelling that blends artistic sensitivity, technical excellence, and strategic collaboration.

Under her leadership, The Creative Impostor Studios has earned national recognition for its distinctive production style and editorial integrity. Notable projects include Sounds Current with Del Sol Quartet (2024 Tribeca Audio Storytelling Official Selection and Signal Award winner for Artists Shaping Culture), Encounter Culture with the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (2025 New Mexico Press Women Award), and Key Change for the Santa Fe Opera’s Department of Community Engagement (2023 Signal Awards for Music and for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). These works reflect Andrea’s ability to center marginalized voices, translate complex ideas into accessible narratives, and evoke deep emotional resonance—all while managing multidisciplinary teams and logistics with precision.

Andrea is a sought-after speaker and educator, having led trainings and workshops for institutions such as Community Change, After School Matters, University of Florida Media Institute, and Podcast Movement. In 2017, Andrea designed and implemented a curriculum for  neurodiverse high school students in Chicago, called Power Your Story, which was a finalist for the Google Podcasts Creator Program. She is known for her hands-on, collaborative leadership style and her capacity to steward projects from ideation through post-production—on time, on budget, and with artistic rigor.

As the industry evolves, Andrea and her team continue to innovate across platforms and formats. The Creative Impostor Studios is currently exploring ambisonic sound design and immersive media, including 360° video, to deepen listener engagement and expand the possibilities of audio-first storytelling. With a proven ability to integrate emerging technologies into meaningful narrative frameworks, Andrea is uniquely positioned to design multi-modal media strategies that resonate both emotionally and experientially—transforming how we hear, feel, and connect with the world around us.