After completing her undergraduate degree in Art History from Macalester College, Andrea moved to NYC to attend Sotheby's for an MBA in Art but ended up getting a Masters in Secondary Special Education. Currently, she’s a tutor and works as a Chief of Staff for the Chairman of a pro immigration nonprofit.

She collects vintage clothes, vintage houses, and vintage pets (aka antique taxidermy). She is also an avid opera goer and trivia player. Andrea lives in Frogtown with her husband, 3 rescue cats, and 3 doodles.