Andrea Corrales '05

Department Counsel
Department of Defense, Office of Hearing and Appeals

"...York [College] helped me realize that book smarts can only get you so far. Whether it's creating bonds of friendship or efficiently and creatively accomplishing tasks with a group of individuals of varying talents, socialization and coordination are the basic building blocks of success."

Current City: University Park, MD

YCP Degree: BA in Political Science

Spartan Snapshots

Represents the Department of Defense in security clearance litigation matters, protecting classified information from individuals whose situations and backgrounds could make them vulnerable to exploitation or coercion
Married to Ernesto in 2013; their daughter Riley was born on Father's Day 2017
Earned her J.D. from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law
Active D.C. Alumni Ambassador and participant in Spartan Pen Pals Program
Currently mentors adolescents through D.C.'s Higher Achievement program
Avid knitter and Pittsburgh Penguins fan
Previously served nine years on the YCP Alumni Board of Directors
Hosted a SpartaNation 2020 Site Visit at the Pentagon for the YCP Road Crew and served as a DC Regional Ambassador and a Day of Giving Ambassador
YCP Student Involvement: Student Senate, Delta Phi Epsilon, YCP Ambassadors Program

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