Andrea is a veteran educator and community organizer with over 20 years of experience in arts, education and culture. Her passion has taken her to many places where she has explored these areas as a participant, and researcher. She has written several books some of which are used in schools. She also wrote produced and directed numerous stage and community productions and conducted workshops and seminars on arts and culture. Andrea is currently completing her Doctorate in education focusing on the impact of arts and culture on education. Her current project is a series of documentaries and short films on arts education and culture.