Andre Dandridge

“Andre’s diverse background in the health, legal and nonprofit sectors has prepared him to lead our organization,” said Robert Upton Jr., board chair, NIA Centre. “Andre is poised to engage with residents and visitors to our city as we work to create a community where African Americans have equitable financial, business, health, and cultural opportunities that lead to success.”

Dandridge earned a bachelor’s degree from Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law with a concentration in intellectual property. 

He has held various roles in biomedical laboratories, law firms and community development organizations, earning recognition as a “game changer” by Newsone and being featured in publications such as B.L.A.C. Detroit, The New Citizens Press and Huffington Post.