Andrea is a Bunuba woman from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, with strong family links to the Southwest of Western Australia. She is the granddaughter of a Stolen Generation survivor and mother of five children, who travelled back to live on country and connect with country, culture, and family in 2014.

Andrea holds a Bachelor degree in Law and Arts, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and a Masters in Indigenous Education. She has lived experience as an Autistic woman with mental health challenges, including eating disorders.