Andrea was born in Canada and has lived and worked all over the world including California, England and France. She was the Executive Director of Oxbridge Programs from 2003-2007. She has developed and run programs across Europe for thousands of students including Oxford and Cambridge Universities, Paris and Barcelona. She spent 10 years living in England acting, directing and teaching actors of all ages. In 2008, she created Berridge Programs after spending a holiday at Chateau le Mont Epinguet and falling in love with it.