Andrea grew up west of Washington, D.C., surrounded by farms, and developed a love for horses early on. In her teens, she worked at a horse boarding farm and eventually got her own horse. After college, she became a computer consultant at a local accounting firm, supporting clients with their bookkeeping. Her career expanded as she worked in accounting roles for various small businesses. In 2008, she ran a 30-acre horse boarding facility while working part-time as a Fractional Controller. Later, she became Finance Director for a nonprofit, and in 2024, joined Good Roots as Director of Accounting.