Andrew is a proud, life-long Bostonian who was born and raised in West Roxbury and now lives and owns a home in East Boston.

As the youngest of five children, Andrew learned from a young age about the importance of public service from his family.   His mother is a nurse in the Boston Public Schools, his two brothers are Boston Police Officers, and four of his cousins are Boston Firefighters - including the first woman firefighter of Boston.

A graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and UMass Amherst, Andrew possesses a masters degree in Ethnic Conflict from Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland and another in Urban Affairs from Boston University.  This gives Andrew unparalleled knowledge to bring people together to tackle our city’s toughest urban problems.

While in Northern Ireland, Andrew worked as a political consultant for the National Democratic Institute to help train current and prospective members of the newly formed Northern Irish Assembly.  He also volunteered as a peace monitor for Mediation Northern Ireland to help diffuse conflicts at Belfast flash points during the tensest time of the year - marching season.

Apart from his deep educational background, Andrew has over a decade of public service experience with over four years in Washington, D.C., beginning with U.S. Congressman Joe Moakley, and over five years serving on the Boston City Council for two former At-Large City Councilors, including City Council President Michael Flaherty.  While on the council, Andrew amassed a record of getting things done and a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Andrew is also a community activist who co-founded and directed a non-profit organization for five years called the West Roxbury Public Safety Coalition.  Apart from monthly safety seminars for seniors, the organization received praise from parents for its successful campaign to combat substance abuse.  For his tireless work on behalf of his community, Andrew was presented with a Community Service Award from the Boston Police Department.