Communications Specialist

Andrea D. Wieland has a master of science in counseling from California State University, and she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado in psychology and women’s studies. A native of Colorado, she grew up in a community dedicated to social justice and has always been an advocate for human rights.

 Prior to joining First Nations, Andrea served as the director of activity for a Title V grant (for Latino providing institutions) at Aims Community College, where she focused on student retention. She was also the coordinator of tutoring and mentoring for a TRIO grant for first generation, low-income, students and students with disabilities. Andrea also served as an adjunct professor teaching psychology courses to students in career development. As a career counselor and marketing coordinator at the University of Northern Colorado, she oversaw the creative side of student marketing services. 

 Andrea served on the Colorado Career Development Board of Colorado as their webmaster from 2006-2008.  She has also held roles as the Northern Connections chair and treasurer, before overseeing the development and management of the organization’s website. Andrea is also an adjunct professor at Metropolitan State College of Denver, working in the women's studies department teaching career development classes.  Andrea and her husband Kevin, daughter Lianna and their dog Luna live in Greeley, Colorado.