.015 Andrea Edman

Andrea often reminds me of the personification of positive energy. She has a kick in her step that just adds to her overall joyful personality and demeanor. We knew each other for quite some time (virtually) before technically and truly meeting, and I remember instantly thinking that she was a delight. Andrea is smart, super passionate about making the world a better place as best she can, and she’s got an extremely contagious laugh that I love.

Andrea seems to never fail at finding something fun to do or a positive outlook on the situation. Whether it’s trivia night, experiencing a ridiculous golf simulator, or waking up insanely early to run through the streets of New York, she always does it with a smile on her face and is constantly present and focused. Disclaimer: I can’t confirm the running component of that last sentence since I would absolutely never get up that early, let alone to RUN, but I know deep down that it’s true.

Andrea, thank you for always being such a wonderful person to be around and for making me laugh. Thank you for being such an uplifting person, always finding the joy and knowing when to bring out the best in people. Thank you for being such an incredible partner to that guy of yours - I don’t think I’ve ever seen him not smile when talking (or thinking) about you. Thank you for being so thoughtful, generous, and compassionate with your time and brainpower. Thank you for your travel stories and listening ear. Thank you for being a dear friend and making New York that much better of a place to be. Thank you for being you.

-BD