Andrea Freeman, MS, has more than 25 years of experience working with community-based nonprofits in Massachusetts and nationally. As a policy advocate, coalition-builder, network-weaver, and a fundraiser, she is committed to further bending the arc toward justice. Before joining PHIWM, Andrea was the Field Director for the Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) where she helped organizations, coalitions, and municipalities advocate for a variety of policies to improve health and equity in MA. Andrea previously directed training and outreach programs for The Trustees (MA) as well as the Land Trust Alliance (DC).  She earned a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies & Economics from St. Lawrence University (NY) and a master’s degree in Natural Resource Policy & Planning from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.