On The Brink

As the Chief Executive Officer at Variety - the Children’s Charity, Andrea leads the organization in service of its vision to build a more inclusive world where children of all abilities have equal opportunities to thrive. Andrea previously served as the Vice President of Philanthropy at the Terry Fox Foundation and in senior management roles at various international health organizations across Canada, Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Andrea was awarded the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s Top 40 Under 40, Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40, The 2024 Peak's Emerging Leaders, and the University of Western Ontario’s Excellence in Leadership award.

She holds a Master of Business Administration in strategic management and international business and is an active member of the community.An authentic and dynamic leader, Andrea is guided by deeply rooted values, a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and supporting the next generation of trailblazers.

She inspires innovation and strategic thinking to drive teams and organizations forward, reaching ambitious mandates for impact and improved health outcomes for children and communities across the globe.Variety is on a mission to help every child with complex healthcare needs fulfill their unique potential.

By providing life-changing support and essential resources—including medical and mobility equipment, specialized therapists, mental health counsellors, expert tutors, and vital assessments—we empower extraordinary children to overcome barriers and thrive. They believe that every child has the right to live in an inclusive world and feel a sense of belonging in their community.

Every donation helps more kids be kids and makes a profound difference in the lives of families across British Columbia. For anyone wanting to donate, they can go to https://www.variety.bc.ca/. Donations will be matched for twice the impact.

Other ways to donate during October include: • Have your one-time gift matched by visiting variety.bc.ca• Become a monthly donor at variety.bc.ca• Donate by phone: donors can call 310-KIDS (5437) toll-free• Text the word "KIDS" to 45678 to make an automatic $25 donation• Tune into Global BC from October 21 – 27 to meet Variety kids and their families