Andrea is a dynamic and dedicated professional with a rich history of leadership and community impact. From earning the CJSF scholarship at 13 to excelling academically and extracurricularly in high school, she demonstrated exceptional leadership as NHS Secretary, ASB Secretary, and President of both the Media Arts Club and ASB at Heritage High School.At the University of California, Riverside, Andrea earned a B.A. in Media and Cultural Studies and a minor in Feminist Studies in just three years, also studying abroad in London. Her professional roles include being the Logistics Committee Head for TEDxUCR, a Social Media Marketing Intern, and a Content & Editorial Intern at FIERCE By Mitu, where she made a significant impact through her TikTok content.Currently, Andrea is the Marketing Manager for the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and a Social Media Content Creator for for Riqueza™ Collective, a company committed to fostering financial empowerment in underserved communities. Additionally, she is a member of the 2024 Emerging Leaders for Liberation Cohort with the American Friends Service Committee, where she is planning the Fuerza Latina: GenZ Voting Empowerment Summit as her action project, representing California. Andrea is also the founder and co-host of the "Empowering You Forward" podcast, which aims to inspire and educate young adults on various aspects of personal growth and empowerment.