Andrea’s research examines how environmental, social, and political factors shape health and well-being, with a focus on improving equitable access to low-barrier, non-judgmental services. Her work centers on historically marginalized populations, including youth facing mental health and substance use challenges, people with disabilities, and sex workers. She explores how social structures and cultural norms intersect with lived experiences, emphasizing the role of cultural teachings in fostering resilience and health equity. Her approach is grounded in community-based, participatory, Indigenist, critical, and visual methodologies.