About

Andre is responsible for developing and managing UBS Optimus Foundation's grants in South East Asia focused on education, health, child protection, and the environment. She has a background in sociology and program management and applies her experience to work with grantees on achieving broad social impact through systemic solutions. 

 

Andre was previously the Regional Program Manager for Microsoft Philanthropies covering 18 markets in Asia and helping drive the creation of education, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities for underserved youth. Prior to Microsoft, she was deeply involved in the management of projects on education, gender, and agrarian reform that contributed to Philippine development and has worked with various nonprofit organizations and aid agencies such as USAID, KfW, and GIZ.