Andrea Harp

Andrea joined the Care to Learn team in August 2021. She serves as the Director of Marketing & Communications, working closely with the CEO to manage social media and marketing strategy efforts for Care to Learn.

Andrea graduated from Drury University with a bachelor's in Advertising and Public Relations. She has worked in both the healthcare and nonprofit sectors and brings more than 15 years of communications experience to the role.

Andrea was named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2026, recognizing her leadership, community impact, and professional achievements. Earlier in her career, she was also honored as one of Biz 417’s 20 Under 30.

She currently serves in two community leadership roles: as a member of the Leadership Council for The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals and as a member of the Abilities First Board of Directors.

In 2026, Andrea was selected as a speaker for the Biz417 Think Summit, where she shared insights on the importance of creating space for meaningful connections and building stronger communities.

Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and their twin daughters.

Favorite Teacher:

"3rd Grade, Mrs. Winkler. I always loved school, but she made it magical."

Care to Learn Memory:

"I recently heard about a story of two children with physical disabilities who were sharing an adult-sized wheelchair. I have a daughter with physical disabilities who very much relies on her wheelchair 24/7. This need hit home deeply. I cannot imagine how these sweet children must have felt without having this essential piece of equipment, let alone sharing it with each other. I am so grateful that Care to Learn was able to partner with the school district to provide each of them with their very own wheelchair. They must have felt absolutely ecstatic and like a completely new child after that." - Andrea