Andrea has worked in academia and publishing for over 20 years, taking on the role of Head of Practical Action Publishing and Managing Director in 2019. Currently she is responsible for Practical Action Publishing’s operational, financial and strategic management and leadership; including managing Practical Answers and Health Books International. In essence, the chief plate spinner and facilitator – enabling a small yet brilliantly professional and highly skilled team to continue working in these challenging times; balancing the budget; fire fighting; making final decisions and strategizing ways to grow a not for profit publishing company that has been offering world class insight on the global challenges that affect communities around the world for nearly 50 years by partnering with the brightest minds to publish the latest international development perspectives.