Andrea earned a BS in biology, a BA in medical anthropology, and a minor in mathematics. She was a co-founder of Heels for the Homeless, focusing on supporting individuals in Chapel Hill facing housing insecurity during the Covid-19 pandemic, the president of the local nonprofit organization Dig for Duke, and a Buckley Public Service Scholar. She also conducted cystic fibrosis research in the Kesimer Lab in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Additionally, Andrea tutored middle and high school math students and was an active member of the Triangle Curling Club, where she coached the college curling program. While at Carolina, Andrea explored her passion for tea and tea culture and shared her love for the beverage with those around her.
Civic Collaboration
City of Seattle, Innovation and Performance, Seattle, Washington
Global Perspective
Comparing Tea Culture and Traditions and the Role of Tea in Everyday Life in Vietnam, Thailand, and the United Kingdom
Professional Experience
Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Millerton, New York