She is a social entrepreneur who, over the last twenty years, has started three schools and supported hundreds of founders in growing their impact. Her undergraduate studies were at Colorado State University, and she has a Masters in Philosophy from Assumption University in Thailand and an MBA from Emory. She is currently completing her doctorate in law and policy at Northeastern University researching women entrepreneurs’ access to capital.

Ande is a single mom to three amazing kids and will be an empty nester in 2023. In her free time, Ande loves reading, tackling home improvement projects, and anything that puts sunshine on her face.