Andrea is responsible for managing the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences which delivers programmes and applied research in the areas of biomedical sciences, mental health nursing, counselling, psychology, forensic sciences, civil and environmental engineering, food science, and sport and exercise.
A nurse and sport and exercise scientist, Andrea joined Abertay in 2003 and has held several roles since: Lecturer in Health and Sport Physiology, Programme Leader (Sport and Exercise) and Director of Academic Programmes. She has won awards for her work on enhancing student employability, and works with a number of charitable organisations within Dundee as well as the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation.