Andrea is dedicated to expanding access to early intervention and family support for culturally diverse and geographically dispersed communities. As a researcher at the Teleoutreach Research Center within the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, she fosters equitable community engagement. A Latine parent connector, Andrea bridges cultural and language gaps to ensure timely support for families with children with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is also pursuing a graduate degree in Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota.