Frankie Andres
Frankie Andres serves as a regional development director for UNCF, overseeing five states in the Southern Region. She has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management and higher education. Frankie is a thought leader with diverse industry knowledge and demonstrated experience in organizational growth, communications, project management, and philanthropy. Additionally, Frankie has an extensive background in program development, donor relations, and public affairs. Early in her career, she enjoyed working for UNCF-member institution, Dillard University.
Frankie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of New Orleans. She also holds a master’s degree from the UNLV School of Public Policy and Leadership and a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from Indiana University School of Philanthropy.
Frankie is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), International Association of Business Communicators, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and Women of Color in Philanthropy (WOC).
Frankie’s dedication to philanthropy reaches far beyond her position with UNCF. She is a longstanding advocate for higher education, has served on numerous community committees, and was instrumental in helping develop a school-based program to mentor at-risk youth. Andres is a notary public in Texas, a proud wife, and the mother of two adult children.