About Andrew
An experienced association manager with demonstrated accomplishments in not-for-profit advocacy, operations, fundraising, publishing, lobbying, and compliance reporting
Married, father of two teenagers
Active Episcopalian
Native Washingtonian
Community volunteer
Informed patriot
Centrist
Jack of all trades, master of some
What I’ve been doing
In the Spring of 2014, along with other NGOs, three of The Bridge Fund offices in China were suddenly shut down by the authorities, along with our ability to do business. We had a young family at the time, my wife’s career was in full swing, and we decided the best thing for our kids would be to have a parent raise them full-time. As with every parent on the planet, we want what is best for our kids so I’ve worked very hard to that end. Cooking, shopping, scheduling, driving, and supporting their efforts in school, sports, music, and other extracurriculars. With our eldest now of driving age, and his younger sister starting high school, I’m excited to redirect my talents and get to work in a conventional capacity.
…a little more about me
Diverse Experience
From alternative transportation advocacy to development in Tibet to corn lobbyist to full time parent, I’ve managed teams in organizations large and small, navigating large companies and single households. I’ve been an active volunteer in my kids’ schools, our church, and for various other causes and put a lot of effort into parenting.
Improvisational Acumen
Most of my work experience came without guidance from a predecessor or supervisor. Early on I directed a week-long police-on-bikes conference on my own with 300+ attendees, launched a membership program that garnered 30k recurring members, directed operations for an organization with offices in China, Amsterdam, and Washington, and worked with a lobbying campaign to remedy a trade dispute with Mexico. Recently I’ve applied these skills in my volunteer efforts and in raising two teenagers.
Insatiable Curiosity
I’m rarely satisfied with simple explanations or solutions. I’ve come to realize that there is always something more to the story that is worth exploring- a better way to accomplish something, a higher quality solution, or a better person or contractor for the job. Curiosity is something I have tried to help instill in my children to broaden their learning and understanding of the world around them.
My favorite things
Various interests
Family vacations, especially road trips.
Cooking.
Audio reproduction.
Machines.
Professional cycling.
Bicycles.
Motorcycles.
Spirited discussion and debate.
What I’ve Learned
Working harder is almost always worth it. Working smarter always is.
Money is just a tool, but it’s perhaps the most important one.
Look for ways to do things differently.
Sometimes skip the plan and let serendipity take hold.
Always the best ingredients. Every time. James Beard
It’s good to have opinions, but use care when sharing them.
Do the best you can. And then the hell with it. Ted Kennedy
Just tell the truth. You need a really good memory if you’re going to lie. Ozzy Osbourne
Cherish your mistakes. Quincy Jones
If you don’t take a chance, you won’t have a good life. Ina Garten
There are two types of people in the world: people that do and people that meet. James Carville
To be or not to be, that is the question. William Shakespeare
Our government has now power except that granted it by the people. Ronald Reagan
Curriculum Vitae
My Favorite:
Cuisine: traditional Italian
Season: Fall
Place: Home
Fiction: Herzog by Saul Bellow
Non-Fiction: Schott’s Original Miscellany
Movie: Raising Arizona
Periodical: The Economist
Paper: The Wall Street Journal
Podcast: Lex Fridman
City: Washington, DC
Band: Steely Dan
Composer: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Pianist: Glen Gould
