Andy grew up in Florida to Ecuadorian parents and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Vanderbilt University. His prior internships encompassed construction management and airfield design. Andy’s senior design project at Vanderbilt involved making campus streets more accessible for cyclists and pedestrians, which solidified his interests in walkability, bicycle and pedestrian safety, multimodal design, and urban planning. His travel experiences further nurtured his dedication to equitable public transportation systems. Outside of work, Andy enjoys listening to music, exercising, watching sports, and exploring the outdoors.