Andrea moved to Loudoun County in 1999 and brought with her a love of gardening. It wasn’t until recently she began a more in-depth exploration of the importance of native plants to promote healthy ecosystems. Andrea is in training as the coordinator for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Native Plant Sale. She is also a Virginia Master Naturalist with the Banshee Reeks Chapter, where she serves as the Treasurer and a member of the Training and Outreach Committees. In her professional life, Andrea is the founder of the non-profit Embark Center for Self-Directed Education, a democratically run, consent-based community for young people who wish to live and learn outside of the confines of traditional school. She loves spending time with her husband and three adult children.

Contact Andrea at amckay@loudounwildlife.org.