Andrea Juarez

Andrea Juarez is a Lecturer and faculty adviser to El Leñador at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. She holds a dual background in law and journalism, previously serving as a managing editor at a Latino publication in Austin, Texas, and practicing as an employment attorney in Denver, Colorado. Her freelance writing focuses on health, food, and outdoor topics for magazines and alternative publications.

Education highlights include being the first in her family to earn both a college degree and an advanced degree. Her professional interests bridge legal advocacy and media, with a creative focus on period films, foreign cinema, and culinary exploration. She actively advises student media and enjoys coastal hikes and food-centric hobbies.