President & Chief Executive Officer

As CEO, she has focused on expanding access through new service sites and mobile programs, strengthening financial sustainability, and positioning the organization to navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment. She is recognized for her ability to lead through change, align teams, and implement strategies that balance mission with long-term viability.

In addition to her organizational leadership, Andrea is an influential voice in the broader healthcare sector. She serves as past Board Chair in the Executive Committee of the California Primary Care Association (CPCA), and as Chair of the Community Health Center Network (CHCN). She also holds leadership roles with the Alameda Health Consortium (AHC) and Alameda Alliance for Health (AAH), as Chair, where she contributes to policy, strategy, and system-level improvements that support community health centers across California. 

Andrea holds dual Bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Berkeley in Legal Studies and Latin American Studies, and a Master of Public Health from San Jose State University. She also earned a Master’s Certification in Healthcare Compliance from George Washington University and completed executive leadership programs at UCLA Anderson School of Management and UCSF. She is a Fellow of the Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellowship. 

Under her leadership, TVHC was recognized as California Nonprofit of the Year, and Andrea was honored as Woman of the Year in Health by the California State Assembly. She is passionate about advancing innovative care models, strengthening workforce strategies, and shaping the future of FQHCs through sustainable growth, strategic partnerships, and policy engagement. 

Andrea has called the Bay Area home for close to three decades. She lives in the East Bay with her husband, their two children, and their two mischievous dogs, and enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.