Andrea is a research scientist in the fields of cognitive neuroscience and psychology, focusing mainly on creativity, intelligence, motivation, sociopathy, and x-altruism. She is also a behavior therapist and consultant, treating children and families with autism spectrum disorders, specializing in Aspergers Syndrome. Andrea is an Affiliate Scholar with the IEET, a public speaker, and a freelance science writer, appearing in publications such as Scientific American, Discover Magazine, Qualcomm Spark, and WIRED UK, among others.