“Incredible. Most transformative professor... Andrea walks the talk, models the work, and this consistently left a lasting impression on me.”
— Anonymous, end of semester evaluation
offerings.
Teaching by centering collaborative learning, trust-building, and critical dialogue among participants.
Experienced teacher at the graduate-level and trainer in community spaces.
Develop curriculum and learning arc for semester-long courses or day-long training.
Collaborative and respectful in co-facilitation roles.
Courses Taught: Civic Leadership, Diversity and Systems Thinking; Cultivating Leadership Capacity; Leadership in a Social Context, Leading Organizations and Change; Leadership & Team Performance. Taught almost 200 students in these semester long courses, including in-depth coaching, mentorship and leadership development. Consistently highest rated professor based on student evaluations.
Trainings Conducted: Labor 101; Understanding Power; Anti-Oppressive Facilitation Techniques; Giving & Receiving Feedback; Resiliency; Mindfulness Practices; Power Analysis & Strategy Framework; Aligning our Purpose with our Actions; Fundamentals of Effective Management; Navigating Conflict. (Not a comprehensive list). Trained over one thousand community members, workers, and students in these areas and more.
Managing multi-sector projects by adding efficiency, expertise, and capacity.
Kick-start a new pilot to get it off the ground or implement final deliverables to meet funding or board requirements. Build trusting relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and regularly through status reports and check-ins.
Manage complex systems and challenges.
Bring a high level of organization and focus on details in order to implement a broader vision.
Leadership development through the lens of understanding power and privilege, interdependence, distributive decision-making, and ongoing self-reflection with accountability.
“Thank you, Andrea for your care, challenges, and support in our learning. It felt very equitable, very "wayfinding," as though you were the navigator, but you needed the rest of your ship to make it to our destination.”
— Anonymous, workshop evaluation
“She kept us safe and encouraged us to access emotional appreciation for each other. She did so in a way that was such an amazing experience and led to vulnerability and connection among the group. She brings a perspective on power and hierarchy that gave depth to the content.”
— Anonymous, workshop evaluation