As Invest Appalachia’s founding CEO, Andrew (he/him/his) is responsible for overall strategy and impact. Andrew has been integral to the planning and design of IA since its inception. Previously, Andrew worked for 9 years with Rural Support Partners to advance community economic development in Appalachia, leading major initiatives related to local food systems development, clean energy, impact investing, network development, non-profit management, and strategic planning. Andrew was born and raised on a family farm in the mountains of Western North Carolina. He has a BA in History and Political Science with Honors from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a Masters in Sociology with a focus on Rural Development from the University of Granada, Spain. Andrew was a BALLE/Common Future Local Economy Fellow, a member of the inaugural Center for Community Investment’s Field Catalyst cohort, and a member of the FutureGood Rural Futurism cohort.
Invest Appalachia’s team in Western NC has been affected by the storm. We are actively involved in recovery and rebuilding efforts. Your donations will directly support impacted communities. Donate here.
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