Andrea is responsible for developing and helping to manage a portfolio of industry partners for the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) as well as cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships for the CQE. She oversees operational planning for various activities related to industry engagement, including the development of processes for tracking, and streamlining partner engagements. Andrea also serves as liaison for corporate partners, researchers, and other stakeholders from CQE member institutions to facilitate joint projects, sponsored research, and talent recruitment.