Andrea Mera joined Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada in 2017 as Director of Team and Operations. She later served as Vice President of Strategy and Operations and now holds the position of Executive Vice President. In this role, she oversees the Team and Operations, Finance, and Communications departments, leads the organization’s annual planning and quarterly review processes, and fosters collaboration across functions. She also mentors senior leaders, drives innovation in operational processes and program delivery, and ensures alignment with organizational priorities.

Andrea’s professional background includes teaching at George Brown College, working as a Constituency Assistant for a City of Toronto Councillor, and co-managing 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. Since 2009, she has also served on the board of Conoser, a charity advancing educational opportunities for Latin American youth.

Andrea lives in Toronto with her husband, two daughters, and their dog.