Andy is joining Low Entropy at a pivotal moment in her life, bringing not only extensive professional and lived experience, but also a strong sense of personal stability that allows her to fully support a team and an organization committed to meaningful impact and to the growth of its people and community.

Andy has over 18 years of experience developing and executing strategic plans, financial management, revenue generation, fundraising, marketing, sales, business development, and communications strategies, including over a decade in executive and people leadership roles across the nonprofit and private sectors. Throughout her career, she has led finance and administration functions with full responsibility for budgeting, financial controls, reporting, and compliance, ensuring strong financial stewardship and long-term sustainability.

She brings deep expertise in accounting and financial management, including overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets, implementing internal control systems, strengthening financial reporting, and stabilizing cash flow. In her recent leadership roles, Andy has successfully grown organizational revenue, improved profit margins, and aligned financial strategies with operational and mission-driven goals.

Andy’s academic background is a reflection that Education helps to change lifes. She holds a Master of Education (MEd) from Thompson Rivers University, an Executive MBA (EMBA) and an MBA with a strong background in Accounting and Legal compliance. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business with background in Accounting from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, a Graduate Diploma in Project Management, a Graduate Diploma in Sales Direction, a specialization in Marketing from Kellogg School of Management (North Western University), and a specialization in Legal Tech and Innovation from The George Washington University, among others..

Andy is an Indigenous woman from Peru, born into the legacy of the Inka imperium. Her lived experience—including experiencing homelessness at a young age—has shaped her leadership, grounding it in resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to equity and community. Since coming to Canada, she has worked alongside Indigenous communities in both urban and remote settings, supporting initiatives that centre cultural safety, dignity, and self-determination.

Her leadership style is people-centered, strategic, and accountable. She focuses on building strong teams and successful professionals, creating systems that support transparency and performance, building long term relationships, and creating meaningful impacts and moments for people, while ensuring that financial and operational decisions are aligned with purpose and impact.

As Executive Director, Andy is committed to leading with integrity, strengthening financial sustainability, and advancing the organization’s mission in a way that is both responsible and transformative.