Andrea grew up in Ashland, VA where she spent most of her time riding her bike around the Center of the Universe and cheering on the Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets with her family. She credits her love of horses to her family in Ocala, FL and Sweet Pea the pony, who she spent time riding while visiting her cousins. Andrea started leasing and showing on the local hunter/jumper circuit. She eventually bought her first horse, Cody, who she showed through college and vet school when home for the summer and is now with her close by for her internship.

Andrea attended Berry College in Rome, GA, where she majored in Animal Science and minored in Chemistry and Business Administration. She was a goalie for the Women’s Lacrosse team and loved every minute of her time at Berry. She attended Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine with the plans of becoming an equine veterinarian. She was actively involved in the student chapter of AAEP and Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) and received her Business Certificate.

Andrea enjoys many aspects of equine medicine but has a special interest in podiatry, ophthalmology, and lameness. In her free time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her horse Cody, reading, taking care of her plants (27 and counting!), and exploring new places.