Coach André is based in Chicago, and has served in a number of student support roles during his career in education, and is especially passionate about guiding underrepresented college students throughout their college journey. He most recently supported students as an academic advisor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and prior to that he led the Men of Color Initiative for Depaul University’s Office of Multicultural Student Success where he provided targeted support to low-income and first-generation students of color.
Coach André is a graduate of DePaul University where he earned a Bachelors in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communications. In addition to his passion for coaching, Coach André is a creative entrepreneur having served as Brand Director for Gumbo Media and by managing his own business as a professional photographer.
