Professional Experience

2019 to present: Bilingual reporter for WINK News and Noticias WINK. Previously worked with the University of Florida's men's basketball team as their social media assistant 2018-2019.

News Philosophy

Get to know those in your community and help make their voices be heard.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Going to the gym. Fun fact: Andrea was an Amateur boxer for over 10 years and competed at a National level. Andrea also enjoys doing anything outdoors, like being out on the boat and fishing. But also enjoys staying in and reading a good fiction book.

Education

Bachelors in broadcast journalism from the University of Florida. GO GATORS!

Likes best about Southwest Florida

How much natural beauty is around us. The Everglades, beaches and rivers.

Hometown

Miami, Florida

Parents share their secrets to successful e-learning

A couple of weeks into e-learning, tens of thousands of parents and kids are adjusting to this new way of keeping up with classwork. So, what’s the secret to success? “Don’t try to follow the typical school schedule. Do not try to wake them up at 7:30 and get them breakfast, let them sleep in […]

Immokalee teacher engages students through e-learning during pandemic

A teacher in Collier County is helping students feel more comfortable about online learning. She created a special room in her home in Immokalee to help students through long-distance learning. Her ideas and videos are gaining national attention. Maria Salinas is a mom and teacher in Collier County, and she is finding a way to […]

Collier County schools prepare to help students with online learning, internet access

Collier County school officials are making sure every student can continue their education while schools are closed. An unknown number of students in the Collier public school system have no internet access. Among them is Franklin Jean, a senior at Immokalee High School. With schools on mandatory shutdown until April 15, Jean worries he won’t […]