André is a graduate of Tufts’ Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Masters program. Prior to his graduate studies, Andre spent half a decade championing social justice and identity-based efforts within the philanthropic sector. In his tenure at organizations like the NYC LGBT Center, Amnesty International, and Color Of Change, Andre mobilized the wealthy to become allies to the oppressed. He aims to bring these talents to the tech community as well as leaders from all sectors who yearn to make change as allies. Outside of his professional endeavors, Andre hosts the Comp Day podcast, giving voice to young professionals of color in the New York City and continues to be a curated writer on Medium. He is originally from Freeport, New York.