Andrea Mera joined Teach For Canada in 2017 as Director of Team and Operations and now holds the position of Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations. In this role, Andrea oversees the Team and Operations, Finance, and Communications departments, ensuring cohesive and efficient operations across the organization. She also ensures that planning, strategy, and budgets across the organization are aligned and effective.

Andrea has a diverse professional background that includes teaching at George Brown College and working as a Constituency Assistant for a City of Toronto Councillor. She also co-managed a successful municipal election campaign.

Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, Andrea holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts in Education from Central Michigan University. She has also served on the board of Conoser, a charity dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for Latin American youth, since 2009. Andrea and her husband live in Toronto with their two daughters and dog.