Andrea Vernon has worked in higher education service learning, nonprofit administration, and AmeriCorps National Service programs for the past twenty-three years in Montana. Through this work, Andrea is involved in administering programs that engage college students in community-based service and learning experiences, and teaching courses in community engagement and nonprofit administration. Andrea currently works to support the public service mission of higher education institutions across the state as the executive director of Montana Campus Compact, and she serves the University of Montana campus as director of Civic Engagement. Andrea holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in sociology and received her Doctorate in Education from the University of Montana.