Andrea is proud Metis woman from the north end of Winnipeg. She is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg, holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Political Science. She has a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from Athabasca University and is currently enrolled in the pre-masters Political Studies program at the University of Manitoba. Andrea is a Certified Life Coach and has completed a Certificate in Mediation from the Resolution Skills Centre in Winnipeg.

With her passion for education and training Andrea has served as a contract instructor with Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology teaching Success at Work Skills in the Construction Labourer Certificate Program and the Women of Steel Welding Program. She also provides essential skills and workplace training with Workplace Education Manitoba and works as a trainer with Manitoba Customer Contact Association. A long time consultant with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council, Andrea has been instrumental in the development and delivery of strategies to increase the participation of women in the skilled trades in Manitoba’s construction industry.

Employed by Manitoba Hydro for 26 years, Andrea was recognized as a leading expert in the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees in the trades and other Hydro careers.