Andrea Arteaga

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Andrea

  • Castaways nickname: N/A

  • Tours Completed: 2022-Carry On Tour; 2023-Ridiculous Stunt Tour

  • Team Role/Function: Newsletters

  • How did you become a Castaway? I saw Frigo's post online about how the group needed additional support for their communications team and knew in my heart I needed to drop everything to get on board with this shenanigan.

  • Why are you a Castaway? I believe in the mission and am obsessed with the way in which this group chooses to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. There is such a beauty in pushing ourselves to the limits for meaning and connection. I feel like that’s what this group does. I lost my grandparents to cancer and don’t know a single person not affected in some way by cancer. Anything I can do to honor those that have fought the fight and the loved ones that stood by them - I will do.

  • What is your "essential gear" to be a good Castaway? A big heart and a good sense of humor

  • Conch Republic Navy Rank: Haven’t had the honor of being inducted

  • Favorite Castaways moment: My first flower ceremony in Key West.

  • Favorite Castaways quote: "It's on the ifaq."—Frigo

  • Tell us about your Family: My family is my tribe! My parents, siblings, and 8 nephews all inspire me to work at being my best self on the reg. They’re a blast to hang out with, but I am hands down the best dancer of the bunch.

  • Where are you from? Miami, Florida

  • Where'd you go to high school? Our Lady of Lourdes Academy

  • Where'd you go to College/Grad School? Florida International University

  • Where do you work? I am the Marketing and Business Development Director at Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, a law firm that represents clients who have been hurt physically, emotionally, and financially by catastrophic accidents, medical malpractice, gross negligence, corporate malfeasance, and other misconduct.

  • Favorite music/artists: John Mayer, Marc Anthony, Mariah Carey, and 90s hip hop + R&B.

  • Favorite movies/genre: Heavyweights!

  • Favorite books: Seat of the Soul

  • Personal Fun Fact: My favorite restaurant is Flanigans, I’m an ultra-marathon runner, and I make it a point to meditate daily & incorporate mindfulness practices in my everyday living. LOVE the Miami Heat!

  • How have I helped carry out the CAC mission of funding cancer research and honoring those who have fought the fight? Through offering my expertise in all things communication, spreading the word to my networks, and doing my best to make sure everyone volunteering their time and effort has fun in the process.