Andrea uses her experience in economics and finance in the charter sector to help portfolio members tackle finance and facilities challenges. Prior to joining CSGF, Andrea led the Financial Planning and Analysis team at Ascend Charter Schools in Brooklyn, NY. In her role at Ascend, she was responsible for the budgeting and budget management processes, financial modeling, grants management and facilities reimbursements, with a focus on long-term sustainability. Before Ascend, Andrea worked at Banco de México in Mexico City where she led the Liquidity Management Office, which supports the implementation of monetary policy in the country. Andrea earned a BA in Economics from Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico City and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago.