Andrea received her BA from the University of MD in 1990 and her MS from the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals in 2023. She was the PFP/Club Industry 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year.
Since 1992 Andrea has been certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist by The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), as a Personal Trainer by The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), as a Special Populations Expert by The Cooper Institute.
Andrea is a subject matter expert for Medical Wellness Association, chairperson for the Medical Fitness Foundation Education Advisory Board and on the advisory board for the MedFit Network .
Andrea is a 41-year cancer survivor and has/had 24 first-degree relatives diagnosed with cancer. In 2014 she lost her father, Morton, to complications of bladder cancer and prostate cancer, and myelodysplastic syndrome. Her mother is currently fighting stage 4 metastatic breast cancer after a 23-year remission.
If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be and why?
Wonder Woman represents strength, resilience, compassion, and the unwavering drive to protect and empower others—qualities that align closely with my mission in the world of cancer recovery and fitness. As a warrior and healer, Wonder Woman embodies the perfect blend of physical power and emotional intelligence, traits that are essential in guiding cancer patients through their most challenging battles.
