Andrea Svendsen is the founder and CEO of Svendsen and Associates, a national education advocacy firm. She holds master’s degrees in Special Education and Educational Administration and has served in roles ranging from special education teacher and administrator to director of an alternative school. Andrea previously worked as a senior consultant at a Chicago advocacy firm and as the director of school relations for a large behavioral health organization. She is a trusted expert in navigating complex education systems and advocating for students with diverse learning needs.