Andria leads The Right Place’s Prosperity team, which consists of our business development, technology and MMTC-West teams, driving growth and economic vitality throughout the region. She also leads Tech Week Grand Rapids, a community-wide event that brings 16,000+ people together to celebrate innovation and inspire collaboration in the region’s tech community.

Past Experience

Andria has been with The Right Place since 2014 and brings 15+ years of economic development and leadership experience to her current role. She has held several senior leadership positions at The Right Place, including leading marketing, human resources, communications, and events. She now leads the prosperity team as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Prior to joining The Right Place, she worked in economic development for the Ann Arbor region, and also held various positions at The Edward Lowe Foundation focused on business support and entrepreneurialism.

Education

• Master of Business Administration | Grand Valley State University
• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science | Michigan State University

Community Involvement

• John Ball Zoo Board of Directors
• Former President - West Michigan Public Relations Society of America Board of Directors