It is time to meet one of our New AYRs. Andrea started coming to a AYR Night at the McCain campaign and has been getting more and more involved. She has been keeping our AYR Facebook page up to date and is now helping out with out getting speakers.
She was just appointed to the Speakers Committee for the AYRs.
So meet Andrea!
1. How long have you been in Alexandria and the surrounding area
I have been in the D.C. area for seven years – and have periodically lived in Alexandria. Most recently, I moved from Kingstowne to Mount Vernon, near Ft. Belvior.
2. Age: 26
3. Where did you go to college?
Ironic that my father, currently a professor, is an advocate and spent a career overseeing international graduate programs across Asia & Europe. My entire family is involved in academic advancement. I was a high school drop-out (from boarding school) but later went back. Have worked since then.
4. Where do you work & what is your job?
For two years I've been the Barter/Special Sections Coordinator at The Washington Times. This summer though, I'd like to get involved continuing to volunteer in political efforts to support the GOP.
5. Why you became a Republican?
It's multi-faceted, but my family lived in Manila during the attempted coups of the 80's. Politics were not discussed in our household, but as a child, I saw what was going on in the world and began to agree with issues on national security, our military. America's global presence is essential.
I was adopted, am a minority and female in the U.S. I've been able to (on my own!) make a life for myself. I moved back to the States at 19. With a high school education I started out in retail, worked my way up, learned how to invest, and even bought my own home at 25!
I denounce socialized programs but uphold merit, a free-market and the Republicans' collaboration with faith-based initiative programs which facilitates a nation overflowing with opportunity.
6. Your first reaction upon coming to an AYR meeting/event.
Wished I'd known sooner this was a way to contribute. My goal is to give back to the GOP. AYR is an amazing way to network, meet others and have a lot of fun getting involved!
7. First campaign experience
This year at the McCain HQ! Have also volunteered at the polls in Arlington.
8. Most memorable/exciting/crazy moment on the campaign trail?
Polls: In Arlington, working at the polls, people were shocked I was a Republican. It was funny to see the looks on their faces. But I'm thankful we are a country full of different choices and are able to state our views and support our candidates. |
