What I love about Andrea is that she does not tell me what to think. Instead, she creates opportunities for me to learn and form my own thoughts.
Before volunteering with her trash-abatement programs, I had opinions on why our city struggles with addicts who are living homeless, and whose responsibility it is to respond. My thoughts on this topic have shifted and deepened since volunteering with Andrea and We Heart Seattle.
I am very grateful for the learning opportunities she provides me and everybody who’s been welcomed to volunteer with her. Instead of just shuffling by tents in parks, by volunteering, you really get more of a front-row seat to what living homeless and in addiction is all about.
The other thing I love about Andrea is that she looks for solutions that help everybody involved. That is: the unhoused, neighbors, business owners, social workers, first responders, civic leaders and everybody!! She really cares about people and outcomes for all of us. I have watched Andrea on this learning journey for three years, and am inspired by her bravery, work ethic and compassionate heart. Her perspective is refreshing, caring and intrinsically informed.
I hope she wins the seat for the 43rd Legislative District and expands her positive impact.