Andi Richardson (NC '99), President

Andrea (Andi) Schippert Richardson graduated from Newcomb College in 1999 with a degree in History. She also holds a BS in Nursing from the University of Virginia. She worked in healthcare and non-profits before moving overseas with her family.  While living in Asia and the Middle East, and traveling extensively, she found inspiration in people fighting against humanitarian challenges in brave and impactful ways.  She and her husband, Chris, also an active Tulane alum, are particularly passionate about supporting the University’s history in tackling tropical diseases.  They have created the Christopher F. and Andrea S. Richardson Vanguard Fund for Excellence in Tropical Medicine to support the School of Public Health’s ability to respond to urgent issues in the developing world.  Andi loves to hear and share stories of hope, particularly those that empower and elevate women to impact the complex world around them.

As President of the Newcomb Alumnae Association (NAA), she is thrilled to celebrate its 130th Anniversary.  This year will honor decades of trailblazing alums whose work lifts the next generations.  The NAA will also spotlight Newcomb’s unique ability to connect students to alumnae, fertilizing the seeds of students’ ideas with the funds that let those ideas bloom.  Above all, the NAA will continue to offer a home for its 30,000 alums to connect and feel supported with both joyful and impactful programs.