Andrea, a proud San Francisco native and 25 year Oakland resident, has spent over four decades in the Bay Area’s vibrant neighborhoods, and it’s here that her entrepreneurial spirit truly flourished.
Her career began in the world of fashion, where she combined her dual passions with degrees in Fashion Design and Ethnic Studies from SF State.
She owned and operated three successful San Francisco boutiques, each one more than a business—they were welcoming community spaces where she inspired creativity, connection, and empowerment.