Andrea holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Alberta and a journalism diploma from Mount Royal University.
Before joining The Citizen in 2014, Andrea spent five years in media relations. Before that, she was an award-winning journalist for 13 years with various B.C. newspapers and was recognized with awards from the Canadian Community Newspapers Association and the B.C. Yukon Community Newspapers Association.
Andrea is an active community volunteer. She currently sits on the Rotary Club of Prince George Nechako board of directors as past-president and handles public relations for Operation Red Nose. She also serves on the team organizing Prince George's Relay for Life.