Andrea came to the board at first for a shadow assignment for her Masters course at GVSU.  She became quickly interested in the programs, goals and mission of the Alliance. Andrea’s background includes a BA in Legal Studies and substantial experience in intellectual property and contract law. She currently works for the Van Andel Research Institute (a 501(c)(3) independent cancer research institution) as a Technology Transfer Associate, working to develop basic science discoveries into publicly-available technologies to enhance human health and ensure compliance with Public Health Service and IRS  regulations.  Andrea recently completed a Masters of Public Administration (Nonprofit Management) degree and is excited to have the opportunity to work toward her passion for sustainable living and responsible stewardship of natural resources in the company of dedicated experts in the field of sustainable building.