Andrea is a senior at South San Francisco High School. Among her many passions, Andrea loves to travel and help around her community. Growing up in California, she saw climate change affecting people around the world, as well as locally within her state. She feels determined to help those who have been affected by climate disasters such as the California drought.

Above all, Andrea wants to help make a difference in any way possible. She believes that educating the public about climate change is part of the solution, in addition to providing aid to those who have been personally impacted by climate change.

Andrea believes that it is critical for young people to be aware of climate issues, because they are the future. In her mind, change must start with youth.