Chester County Intermediate Unit
Andrea Rizzo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project management, research, and educational leadership. Currently serving as Project Manager for VAP PASS Training at Bristol Myers Squibb since March 2022, Andrea manages training logistics and strategic planning for new hires and existing staff. Additionally, Andrea holds positions as a School Board Director for Great Valley School District and as a Board Member for Chester County Intermediate Unit, where advocacy and operational oversight are key responsibilities. With a solid background in educational research and policy, including a significant tenure as Senior Director of Research & Validation at Scholastic, Andrea has effectively led numerous research initiatives and managed substantial budgets. Andrea earned a Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from Fordham University and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Graduate School of Education, highlighting a strong academic foundation in education and child development.
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Chester County Intermediate Unit
Created in 1971 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Chester County Intermediate Unit is a regional educational service agency that exists to provide quality, cost-effective services to the community and its residents. The Chester County Intermediate Unit administers instructional, enrichment and administrative programs and services to Chester County’s 12 public school districts, and to over 45 private and parochial schools in the county. These programs include instructional, remedial and enrichment services for regular and special education students and career and technical education programs for secondary and post-secondary students. The CCIU provides direct instruction to over 5,000 students a year and support services to an additional 30,000 students a year. In addition, the IU supports teachers, school administrators, school directors and school districts through a multitude of services, including, but not limited to: business and administrative services, communications services, technology services and human resources. The diversity of CCIU programs enables IU staff to interact with school district personnel at all levels and to maintain a cohesive educational network throughout Chester County.