About Andrea

Meet Andrea

What does the word compassion mean to you?

Compassion is not only a feeling but an action that backs up that feeling. It could be as small as a gentle touch; for me it does not need to be immense to truly matter.

When it comes to compassion, in what issues are you most interested?
My interests in regards to compassion tie in very much to the food industry, food consumption and how this touches every aspect of our lives. Also, I am interested in organizations that provide compassionate solutions and programs to people who are in need, particularly directed toward youth.

What is your relationship with Compassionate U?
I am a Lead blogger forCompassionate U for our recipe reviews section A Taste of Compassion and our product reviews section The Goods on the Goods.

How will you contribute to Compassionate U?
I will be focusing on reviewing recipes that are compassionate to animals, people, the environment – or all three. Additionally, I will review a wide variety of products that are made with materials that are compassionate, made with compassionate processes or somehow involve or influence compassion. I hope that my contributions will not only be illuminating to a wide audience but will also continue to assist me on my own personal journey to a more compassionate life.

How do you spend your days? Do you work full time, or otherwise?
I work full-time as the Business Manager for a technology services firm in Northeast Ohio. I am in the process of getting my Zumba certification and will begin teaching Zumba classes in the evening at Armstrong Health & Fitness in June. Days I am not working are spent reading, enjoying tapas, laughing, hiking, finding amazing local produce, listening to NPR and having unconventional adventures with the love of my life.