Andrea Fisher is currently a Global Programs Manager on the Transitions team with the United Services Organization (USO) providing support to service members and their families during their military career.  Prior to joining the USO, Mrs. Fisher was the Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator caring for Military Families of the Fallen in Arkansas since 2013.   She was the Executive Director for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association of Arkansas after returning from Balad, Iraq where she deployed with the USO as a Duty Manager (Department of Defense Civilian) for the two USO Centers on Balad Air Force Base in 2010-2011. As the Duty Manager, she oversaw day to day procedures, managed volunteers, coordinated events, and served the 25,000 service members stationed in Balad with a home-away-from-home experience.  Earlier in her career, she worked in supervisory roles for large for-profit retailers including T-Mobile Wireless, the Walmart Home Office, and Tyson Foods Headquarters in Northwest Arkansas before listening to her heart leading her to serve those who serve us every day.

    Andrea founded the nonprofit Hearts of our Heroes, LLC, the Fallen Heroes Living Memorial, and Arkansas Bikers Backing our BLUE.  She serves as the Board President for the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery Foundation, a community partner with Friends of Fisher House Arkansas, and on the Rally Point Nonprofit Council Board.

    She has been presented the Military Exceptional Service Medal, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, the Order of St. Maurice Civis Medal, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Seven Seals Award, and Marine Corps League Associate Member of the Year award for her continued service to the military.

    A native of California, Andrea holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management from Capella University, Bachelors of Science in Zoology from Oklahoma State University, and a Paralegal Certification from Bryant & Stratton College.  She resides in Little Rock, Arkansas with her husband and son.