Engagement & Opportunities Workgroup

Andrea is Assistant Vice President of Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer, and is responsible for leading WKU’s Human Resources Operations and Employee Wellness & Benefits.  Prior to joining WKU, Andrea worked on organizational development, engagement and talent sourcing initiatives for a global Tier I automotive supplier, and brings with her over 15 years’ experience in the corporate, manufacturing, and education sectors.  Andrea was recognized as a 2023 40 Under 40 recipient and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and the CUPA-HR Kentucky Chapter, is a graduate of Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2010 and has served on other nonprofit boards including CASA of South Central Kentucky and The Training Consortium of South Central Kentucky.  

Andrea earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from WKU, is a Certified DISC® Facilitator and currently holds her PHR and SHRM-CP designations.