Collaborations
In 2016, I came up with the project, Stories from Unheard Voices, which took off under the Jay and Rose Phillips Foundation as a selected project for the Jay and Rose Phillips Scholarship. The support to do this work was then followed by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, the Southwest Initiative Foundation, and the University of Minnesota Extension Office. As a writer and storyteller, I’ve had the absolute pleasure to work with the Minnesota Women’s Press, Project Optimist, the Minnesota Historical Society, Rural Assembly, the Department of Public Transformation, and Springboard for the Arts. I’m always open to future collaborations.
Fellowships & Partnerships
Writing & Storytelling
I delve in poetry, freelance journalism, non fiction, and one day dabble in children and young adult literature. I’m also an oral historian dedicated to recording the stories and voices of immigrant community members in the region.
Education
I offer relationship-based mentorship for youth, first-generation writers, and emerging educators, grounded in trust and long-term growth.
Mentorship
I offer relationship-based mentorship for youth, first-generation writers, and emerging educators, grounded in trust and long-term growth.
Skill Sharing
I share skills in writing, oral history, and curriculum design to support community-led storytelling.
Community Facilitation
Community Care
I facilitate workshops, story circles, and public humanities projects rooted in deep listening and shared learning.
English Language Arts & Ethnic Studies
I design culturally sustaining curricula that center literature, identity, and student voice as sources of knowledge and power.
Fellowships & Community Leadership
I share skills in writing, oral history, and curriculum design to support community-led storytelling.
Wellness Practice
My wellness practice brings together yoga, meditation, traditional Mexican herbal medicine, and trauma-informed care.
Stories From
Unheard Voices
Stories from Unheard Voices is an online storytelling platform sharing the histories and lived experiences of immigrants and children of immigrants across Greater Minnesota, amplifying voices and preserving stories that shape our communities.
Soy La Misma
Newsletter
In the Soy la Misma newsletter, Andrea reflects on her upbringing in the rural Midwest as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, sharing stories about education, culture, identity, and the experiences shaping her life.
Connect
With Me
Have a question, idea, or collaboration in mind? Reach out to connect about writing, storytelling projects, speaking opportunities, or creative partnerships. I’d love to hear from you and explore ways we can work together.