Andy Akester

Andy Akester has a diverse work experience that spans over two decades. Currently, they are a Senior Director at Brado, where they specialize in strategy, qualitative research, and pharma and oncology. In their role, they lead research projects for pharmaceutical companies, consults on new initiatives, manages key accounts, supports internal pharmaceutical initiatives, and provides guidance to a small team. Andy also utilizes behavioral science principles in their research.

Before joining Brado, Andy worked as the Principal of Hi-Pointe Insights, Inc. for ten years. Through this role, they provided coaching, team assessment and development, consumer behavior research, and individual interviewing and assessment services to businesses, individuals, and brands. Andy collaborated with market research firm Brandtrust on corporate branding insight projects for various well-known companies.

Prior to that, Andy served as a PAS Program Manager at Thresholds, where they managed the pre-admission screening process for a residential home population in Chicago. Andy conducted clinical interviews and assessments of mental health service consumers and managed special projects.

Andy also worked as a Psychosocial Resource Coordinator at Heritage Home, where they led training groups and provided case management services for adults with chronic mental health conditions. Andy collaborated with internal and external professionals to support care planning and resident needs.

Earlier in their career, Andy was a Care Advocate at United Behavioral Health and a Case Manager and Therapist at BJC Behavioral Health. In these roles, they conducted assessments, provided counseling and crisis management services, and monitored service provision.

Andy started their career as an Individual and Group Therapist at Meier Clinic, where they facilitated therapy groups, conducted individual therapy sessions, and handled administrative tasks.

Overall, Andy Akester has extensive experience in the fields of strategy, research, coaching, counseling, and management, particularly within the realms of pharma, oncology, and mental health.

Andy Akester's education history includes a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary, which they obtained from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from Truman State University, graduating in 1999. In 2012, Andy attended The Coaches Training Institute and completed the Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals Course 1. From 2008 to 2011, they also attended The Second City Training Center in Chicago, IL, where they graduated from the Second City Conservatory.