Andrea Cunningham

Andrea (Andy) Cunningham is an entrepreneur at the forefront of marketing, branding, positioning, and communicating “The Next Big Thing.” Andy has played a key role in the launch of a number of new categories, including video games; personal computers; desktop publishing; digital imaging; RISC microprocessors; software as a service; very light jets; and clean tech investing. She is an expert in creating and executing marketing, branding, and communicating strategies that accelerate growth, increase shareholder value and advance corporate reputation. Andy is the founder and president of Cunningham Collective, a brand strategy firm dedicated to bringing innovation to the market. In addition to her role as a trustee of Menlo College, Andy serves on the following boards: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.; Finelite, Inc.; RhythmOne, LLC; The Aspen Institute; Menlo College; Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications; and ZERO1: The Art & Technology Network. Andy graduated from Northwestern University.