Andrea is an alumna of the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in Integrative Biology and minored in Journalism. She worked for four years as an undergraduate researcher, first in reproductive endocrinology and then in germ cell biology, with a specialized focus on human infertility. Before starting at UCSF, Andrea worked from home in Turlock, CA as a Genetic Counseling Assistant Intern at Igenomix, a reproductive genetic testing company; she also volunteered at Seva Hospice and Crisis Text Line. In her free time, Andrea enjoys reading, baking, running, and hiking with friends. She is fluent in English and Spanish.