Andrea is an Assistant Public Defender for the Second Judicial District. In her current role, she represents indigent people charged with varying levels of offense in the criminal justice system from misdemeanor to felony level. Andrea received her Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 2009 and is licensed to practice in the state of Minnesota. Andrea is well versed in Minnesota state laws and statutes and vigorously advocates for her clients.

Andrea also served as the Chair of the Police Conduct Oversight Commission in Minneapolis. Under Title 9, Chapter 172 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, the Commission assures that police services are delivered in a lawful and nondiscriminatory manner. The Commission provides the public with oversight of police policy and procedure by auditing cases of police misconduct, creating and enhancing police policy and engaging the community in discussions of police procedure for the Minneapolis Police Department.

Andrea has been an active volunteer with Beyond the Court since 2003.