Andrea Jackman, PhD, is a Principal Consultant in Data Science at ABS Group with over 20 years of experience in emergency management and statistical analysis. She specializes in disaster logistics, GIS mapping, and quantitative modeling for government and nonprofit clients. Andrea earned her PhD in Wind Science & Engineering from Texas Tech University and holds a BS in Meteorology from Valparaiso University.

In addition to her professional work, Andrea is passionate about literacy access and educational equity. She actively supports the Little Free Library movement and volunteers to expand book access in under-resourced neighborhoods, helping to ensure that all children can grow up surrounded by books and empowered to read.