Andrea Billups

Andrea Billups is an accomplished journalist and educator with extensive experience in media and communications. Currently serving as Executive Director of Editorial at Duke University since January 2022, Andrea is also the Co-Founder, Designer, and Chief Creative Officer of Be Brilliant, a handbag and accessories brand established in April 2014. Previous roles include Director of News and Public Affairs at West Virginia Public Broadcasting from June 2020 to January 2022, and Professional in Residence at Western Kentucky University School of Media, where instruction focused on news writing and reporting. Andrea has taught at various institutions, including the University of Florida and Grand Valley State University, and worked as a National Correspondent for The Washington Times, covering politics and public policy. Additionally, Andrea has served as a Staff Correspondent for PEOPLE magazine since October 2001. Andrea holds a Master of Arts in Mass Communications, Journalism from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Marshall University.