Andrea was born in La Paz, BCS. She is currently studying Marine Biology at the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur (UABCS). For Andrea, diving is not only important for her career, but also for her community. The community where she lives, El Manglito, is a small village located in the Bay of La Paz. Her father, like many others in El Manglito, is a fisherman by profession. The vast majority of the income and livelihood is supported by marine resources, and Andrea believes that it’s important that the community learns to protect it.