Andrea Nero, PhD

Andrea Nero, PhD

Buffalo, New York, United States
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I'm Dr. Andrea Nero, a distinguished expert in history, DEI, project management, and arts…

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Experience

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    Arts Services Inc. (ASI)

    Buffalo, New York, United States

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    Buffalo, New York, United States

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    Buffalo, New York, United States

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    Buffalo, New York, United States

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    Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

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    Huntsville, TX

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    Houston, Texas Area

Education

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    Harvard University

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    Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association Senator

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    -Understanding of important museum management practices, such as leadership, financial management, organizational behavior, or resource development.
    -Vital insight into facets of visitor experience and exhibits, including curation, conservation, collection management, and design.
    -Knowledge of museum-focused topics, such as exhibition development and design, visitor engagement, museum law, or technology.

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    Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta Vice President

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    Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • History of Science Society Graphic

    Reviewer

    History of Science Society

    - Present 1 year

    Science and Technology

    Reviewing new articles on early American science for Isis, A Journal of the History of Science Society

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    CoLab Mentor

    University at Buffalo

    - Present 1 year 1 month

    Education

    The CoLab is a campus-based entrepreneurship and innovation center that empowers students to realize solutions for the global and local challenges of our time. Part startup incubator and part idea-sharing center, it connects students to mentors, events, funding and experiences that cultivate the skills and mindset to build successful companies or innovate competitively in careers within any organization.

  • Marketing Committee Member and Event Management

    Buffalo Arts Studio

    - Present 2 years

    Arts and Culture

    • Coordinated 12 art gallery openings.
    • Collaborated with event coordinator to ensure seamless execution of events.
    • Advised 1000+ guests on donation opportunities through personal outreach initiatives, leading to 5% increases in donations.
    • Practiced grassroots digital and word-of-mouth marketing as an ambassador for the organization, helping to bolster event attendance and bringing in additional volunteers.

  • Photography Works Mentor

    CEPA Gallery

    - Present 1 year 2 months

    Arts and Culture

    Photography Works is a year-long program that provides 10 students, ages 15-20, who have a serious interest in photography, with in depth instruction and mentoring, culminating in an exhibition at CEPA.

    This is an opportunity for dedicated young photographers to develop their craft and art, work on a long form photo project, expand their resume through professional development opportunities, produce an exhibition and have their work seen widely across CEPA’s network and the Buffalo Arts…

    Photography Works is a year-long program that provides 10 students, ages 15-20, who have a serious interest in photography, with in depth instruction and mentoring, culminating in an exhibition at CEPA.

    This is an opportunity for dedicated young photographers to develop their craft and art, work on a long form photo project, expand their resume through professional development opportunities, produce an exhibition and have their work seen widely across CEPA’s network and the Buffalo Arts scene.

    Young creatives face many challenges in starting their own photo businesses or getting their work recognized. This class represents a major leg up for any student seriously interested in pursuing photography.

    There is no fee for this program, and upon completion the students will keep the cameras provided.

    Students will attend a series of workshops, demonstrations and artist talks, in addition to regularly scheduled meetings and group critiques. Students will be granted unlimited access to CEPA facilities and weekly one on one mentorship opportunities.

  • Board Member

    The Shuddering Gazette

    - less than a year

    Arts and Culture

    The mission of The Shuddering Gazette is to cultivate a passion for the horror and weird fiction genres by providing a platform for creators and fans to connect, inspire, and share their love for all things macabre. Through our commitment to inclusivity and creative collaboration, we aim to spark imagination and promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the horror genre. We strive to be a leading voice in the horror community and to champion the work of emerging and established…

    The mission of The Shuddering Gazette is to cultivate a passion for the horror and weird fiction genres by providing a platform for creators and fans to connect, inspire, and share their love for all things macabre. Through our commitment to inclusivity and creative collaboration, we aim to spark imagination and promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the horror genre. We strive to be a leading voice in the horror community and to champion the work of emerging and established writers, artists, and creatives.

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    Graduate Student Association Senator

    University at Buffalo

    - 4 years

    Education

    • Advised $2.5M budget allocation by researching & benchmarking college initiatives and student preferences, resulting in a 10% increase to event funding across the association.
    • Analyzed survey results from 1,200+ students & alumni to strategically design and implement new tactics for providing resources to improve the student experience.
    • Negotiated and allocated 20% of the annual budget towards outreach programs within poverty-stricken communities, increasing college access by 40%.

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    Docent

    Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

    - 1 year

    Education

    • Guided over 800 visitors throughout the historic site of Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration, allowing group & individual learners to explore and understand the era with increased engagement.
    • Facilitated educational programs, including discussions and presentations that reached a combined total of 200 students, providing context & understanding of historical moments.
    • Delivered dynamic interactive experiences by facilitating Q&A sessions and role-playing activities; consistently…

    • Guided over 800 visitors throughout the historic site of Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration, allowing group & individual learners to explore and understand the era with increased engagement.
    • Facilitated educational programs, including discussions and presentations that reached a combined total of 200 students, providing context & understanding of historical moments.
    • Delivered dynamic interactive experiences by facilitating Q&A sessions and role-playing activities; consistently rewarded with positive feedback from tour groups increasing by 18%.

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    Volunteer

    Community Beer Works

    - 3 years

    Social Services

    • Managed Point-of-Sale system to accurately facilitate 100+ transactions per volunteer shift, providing patrons with efficient services.
    • Raised over $50K in donations through organizing numerous events featuring live music, attracting a total of 3K patrons.
    • Demonstrated expertise in beer styles and service techniques by achieving Certified Beer Server status through Cicerone Program.

  • Barista

    Avenue L Coffeehouse

    - 4 years

    Education

    • Organized logistics for 10 concerts at coffeeshop, securing 200+ extra customers and increasing sales by 33%.
    • Contributed to broadcasting of concerts through camera operation & video post-production, resulting in 15K online viewers.
    • Enhanced customer experience by creating customer data records and generate insights-based promotions campaigns to boost customer engagement by 45%.

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    HOSTS Mentor

    Bensenville Elementary School District 2

    - 2 years

    Education

    • Instructed 10 students from Mexico on mastering English reading comprehension & utilizing strategies to enhance understanding, resulting in a 35% improvement of year-end grade averages.
    • Directed literacy interventions for 5 at-risk students, showing a 75% increase in overall English reading levels by end of the year.
    • Motivated 20 pupils to engage with literary texts through creating personalized lesson plans and teaching approaches, leading to growth in student engagement by 48%.

Publications

  • Italiana Americana: The Hot Girl's Guide to Living La Dolce Vita in the US

    Nero Strategies Group

    "From the morning espresso rituals to a late-night passeggiata, every page is infused with luxurious tips, mouthwatering recipes, and insightful assignments that encourage you to embrace the essence of la dolce vita."
    -River Cameron
    Get ready to ignite your everyday with a splash of Italian charm in Italiana Americana: The Hot Girl's Guide to Living La Dolce Vita in the US. This book is your secret passageway to embodying the timeless allure of Italy, right in the heart of your daily…

    "From the morning espresso rituals to a late-night passeggiata, every page is infused with luxurious tips, mouthwatering recipes, and insightful assignments that encourage you to embrace the essence of la dolce vita."
    -River Cameron
    Get ready to ignite your everyday with a splash of Italian charm in Italiana Americana: The Hot Girl's Guide to Living La Dolce Vita in the US. This book is your secret passageway to embodying the timeless allure of Italy, right in the heart of your daily routine. Dipped in a voice as luxurious and vibrant as an Italian sunset, this guide is crafted to inspire, amuse and enrich the modern woman who savors the sweet pleasures of life.

    From the thrill of the morning espresso ritual to the serene allure of the evening tisana, it's a captivating journey through the heart of Italy’s cultural treasures. Uncover simple, gourmet recipes that transport your senses straight to a Tuscan kitchen and engage in exciting assignments that redefine your approach to living, working and playing--the Italian way.

    More than just a book, it's an invitation to immerse in an Italian state of mind. Because darling, being Italian isn't just about being born in Italy, it's a lifestyle, a way of embracing life with passion, elegance and a dash of la dolce vita. After all, who said you couldn't experience the alluring Italian streets while in your cozy American home?

    So, if you are a woman with an infatuation for Italy, its charming people and their enviable lifestyle, Italiana Americana is just the book for you. Dive in, bella, and embrace the Italian way of life!

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  • Beggars and Kings: Marginalized People in the Discourses of Early American Scientific Societies

    Proquest

    Through their membership in scientific societies, eighteenth-century American gentlemen served as gatekeepers of participation in scientific inquiry. Early American scientific societies excluded poor to middling white men, Indians, blacks and women, yet these outsiders continued to practice science outside of formal organizations. These excluded groups also participated in the societies as sources of knowledge and subjects of inquiry, making them vital to the work of organizations like the…

    Through their membership in scientific societies, eighteenth-century American gentlemen served as gatekeepers of participation in scientific inquiry. Early American scientific societies excluded poor to middling white men, Indians, blacks and women, yet these outsiders continued to practice science outside of formal organizations. These excluded groups also participated in the societies as sources of knowledge and subjects of inquiry, making them vital to the work of organizations like the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In their discourses on these outsider groups, the societies used scientific reasoning to mark blacks, Indians, the lower classes and women as inferiors. Although cognitively-dissonant, the scientific elite were desirous of the knowledge of those they felt beneath them, particularly when it originated from black and Indian communities, who were depicted as “primitive” or “savage.” These gentleman scientists often took knowledge from outsider groups without giving them credit for their ideas. By being the first to publish, the white men of the societies gained authorship and authority over the knowledge developed by women, Indians, blacks and the lower sorts. Through their efforts to colonize knowledge on the American continent, elite men created positions of authority for themselves within the realm of science. The work undertaken by society members under the guise of science helped solidify systemic inequality in the early United States through their promotion and circulation of sexist, racist and classist material that worked to define the ideal American as white, wealthy, formally-educated, well-connected and male.

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  • The American Yawp

    Stanford University Press

    The American Yawp is a free, online, collaboratively built American history textbook. Over 300 historians joined together to create the book they wanted for their own students―an accessible, synthetic narrative that reflects the best of recent historical scholarship and provides a jumping-off point for discussions in the U.S. history classroom and beyond.

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  • "Too Wise to be Counselled by Simple American Fishermen": Benjamin Franklin's Gulf Stream Maps and the Cost of British Arrogance

    SHSU MA Thesis

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Honors & Awards

  • Milton Plesur Fellowship

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  • Ben Powell Thesis Writing Award

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  • Milton Plesur Scholarship

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  • Ben Powell Writing Award

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Languages

  • German

    Professional working proficiency

  • Italian

    Limited working proficiency

  • Esperanto

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • Association of Fundraising Professionals

    Member

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    The Association of Fundraising Professionals empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy.

  • American Alliance of Museums

    Member

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    The American Alliance of Museums’ mission is to champion equitable and impactful museums by connecting people, fostering learning and community, and nurturing museum excellence. Our vision is a just and sustainable world informed and enriched by thriving museums that contribute to the resiliency and equity of their communities. The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos. Since…

    The American Alliance of Museums’ mission is to champion equitable and impactful museums by connecting people, fostering learning and community, and nurturing museum excellence. Our vision is a just and sustainable world informed and enriched by thriving museums that contribute to the resiliency and equity of their communities. The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos. Since 1906, we have been championing museums through advocacy and providing museum professionals with the resources, knowledge, inspiration, and connections they need to move the field forward. Our Alliance of 35,000 museums and museum professionals seeks to better our communities, and our world, through collaborative human-centered experiences, education, and connection to histories, cultures, the natural world, and one another. Our members spark curiosity and wonder, widen horizons and understanding, and create community connection through a shared commitment to equity and learning.

  • American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity

    Member

    - Present

    The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED), a 501c6 membership organization, is the longest-standing national organization of professionals who engage in the important work of leading, directing and managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity programs. At the core of our collective work is engaging in advocacy to promote and protect policies that are meant to ensure equity and inclusion in all spheres of opportunity. Founded in 1974 as the American…

    The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED), a 501c6 membership organization, is the longest-standing national organization of professionals who engage in the important work of leading, directing and managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity programs. At the core of our collective work is engaging in advocacy to promote and protect policies that are meant to ensure equity and inclusion in all spheres of opportunity. Founded in 1974 as the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA), the association changed its name to the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) to encompass a wider range of issues and in recognition of the changing nature of the professional work and titles of its members.

  • Harvard Extension Alumni Association

    Alumnus

    - Present

  • Independent Museum Professionals

    Member

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  • New England Museum Association

    Member

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    Since 1918, NEMA has been the museum field’s regional resource for sharing best practices, connecting colleagues, and inspiring careers.

  • Society for Nonprofits

    Member

    - Present

    Society for Nonprofits is mission driven with the goal to increase knowledge, develop stronger nonprofit leaders and grow the capacity of nonprofit organizations.

  • Society of Professional Consultants

    Member

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    The Society of Professional Consultants (SPC) is a professional development organization for independent consultants, solo professionals and entrepreneurs.

  • Harvard Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)

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  • Harvard Extension School Association

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  • International Alliance of Holistic Therapists

    Master Herbalist

    - Present

  • Phi Alpha Theta

    Member

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