Andrea Shaeffer

Andrea Shaeffer is a seasoned professional in risk management with extensive experience across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Managing Director of Risk Management at PPM America, Inc., Andrea previously held the position of Vice President of Risk Management at Allstate and Senior Manager of Trust Investments at Boeing. Key achievements include directing derivatives programs, implementing BlackRock Aladdin Risk, and producing original research at Performance Trust Capital Partners. Andrea's foundational work in investment risk management began at Nationwide, where significant responsibilities included overseeing derivatives portfolio risk and managing exotic options. Andrea holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Hope College, complemented by additional studies in environmental economics and a doctoral program in economics at The Ohio State University.