Andrea (Nikki) Suarez, Pmp
About Andrea (Nikki) Suarez, Pmp
Andrea (Nikki) Suarez is the Assistant Director of Development at Texas A&M Foundation, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in corporate relations and international project management, with previous experience at USAID and Genesys Works.
Work at Texas A&M Foundation
Andrea Suarez serves as the Assistant Director of Development at Texas A&M Foundation since 2021. In this role, she focuses on fostering corporate relations and business development to support the foundation's initiatives. Her responsibilities include engaging with donors and coordinating fundraising efforts to align with the university's vision. Suarez actively works to unite corporate and individual generosity, enhancing the foundation's impact on the university community.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Suarez studied at Texas A&M University and later pursued a Master of International Management at Colorado State University-Global Campus, specializing in Project Management. Her educational background supports her expertise in corporate relations, business development, and international project management. Additionally, she is an alumna of Leadership Houston- Class XXXVIII, which further enhances her leadership skills and community engagement.
Background
Before her current role, Andrea Suarez gained valuable experience as an intern at USAID, where she worked with the Senior Advisor for International Education in 2014 for 11 months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She also served as the Special Event Coordinator at Camp For All Foundation Inc from 2015 to 2018 and as the Corporate Partnerships Manager at Genesys Works from 2018 to 2020, both in the Houston, Texas Area.
Achievements
Andrea Suarez has been recognized for her contributions to the community and professional development. She was honored as a League of Women Voters Rising Star and recognized as an Emerging Leader by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Her involvement with organizations such as the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo demonstrates her commitment to community relations and fundraising efforts.
Event Planning and Coordination
Andrea Suarez specializes in event planning and coordination, a skill she developed during her tenure as a Special Event Coordinator at Camp For All Foundation Inc. Her expertise in this area supports her current work at Texas A&M Foundation, where she coordinates fundraising events and engages with stakeholders to promote the foundation's mission.