Board Members

Christina M. Andrea is a graduate cum laude from The University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. She became a legal assistant after college in the Boston area for Hill and Barlow and Goodwin Procter and Hoar, specializing in estate planning and conservation law preservation. She went on to become a business manager for a restaurant in the Boston area, then moved to Atlanta, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee, where she worked as a sales representative for her family business, The Mennen Company. From there she moved to Dallas, Texas and worked for Neiman Marcus in the sales department.

She retired to marry and raise her family. Once her youngest was of school age, she began an active career as a volunteer at Children's Medical Center, where she discovered her love of philanthropy. She served at Children's for 20 years before taking a hiatus in 2013. In 2009 she was named one of The Top Ten Women of Collin County, honored for her outstanding work with Children's Hospital. Christina continues to seek out new philanthropic areas for the Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation, which she co-founded with her husband, Rudy Andrea.

Rudolph G. Andrea holds an undergraduate degree in Pre-Law from the City College of New York (1979) and Master's degrees in Marketing and Business Administration from Iona College (1984). Over the course of his distinguished career, Mr. Andrea has held senior management positions with Johnson & Johnson, The Mennen Company, and Panasonic. He currently serves as Managing Partner of Dragon Fly Investments and President of the RacJac Family Investment Group. As Co-Founder and President of The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation, Mr. Andrea works closely with a broad network of charitable organizations and has served on the boards of numerous nonprofits throughout his career. He is also President of the Small World Organization and a founding member of the Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys. Mr. Andrea has established scholarship programs that have created hundreds of full scholarships to Collin College, and he currently serves on the Collin College Foundation Board.

His deep expertise in private foundation operations has become a benchmark for helping peer organizations improve efficiency, expand their donor base, and increase funds raised.

Chris Andrea is a co-founder and Managing Director at Upland Capital Advisors, a financial due diligence and accounting advisory firm focused on the middle market. In his role, Chris advises private equity firms, investment banks, business owners, and investors with their M&A transactions. Prior to Upland, Chris was a Managing Director in Riveron's Transaction Advisory practice and a Senior Manager in Deloitte's M&A Transaction Services practice. While at Deloitte, Chris seconded to Sydney, Australia, where he held dual roles in both the audit practice and the Australian firm's national office, where he led trainings and developed educational content for the firm.

Chris obtained his bachelor's degree in economics from Texas A&M University where he graduated as a dean's list student and was awarded for academic excellence. He then earned his master's degree in accounting from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he received the Sommerfeld Scholar Award. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Chris lives in the Golden, Colorado foothills. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, skiing, flying airplanes, and exploring the Rocky Mountains with his wife and two boys.

Allison Andrea earned her Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, with an emphasis on product development and a minor in Business, from the University of North Texas in 2006. During her undergraduate studies, she was an active member of the Fashion Merchandising Club and was selected as one of only 26 students to participate in an international business and marketing program in Hong Kong and China.

Allison currently serves as an Account Manager for ASD Healthcare, the Specialty Division of AmerisourceBergen — a Fortune 25 company. With over seven years of experience in plasma and specialty pharmaceutical sales within the Alternate Site market, she advises healthcare providers on access to critical and lifesaving therapies.

Driven by a deep commitment to service, Allison has volunteered with and contributed to numerous respected nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, The Frisco Family Services, and Save One Life.

Joshua Wayne Longworth graduated from the University of North Texas in 2006 with a degree in Kinesiology — the study of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement and the body. He further pursued his education by completing Massage Therapy School and is currently a Licensed Massage Therapist with extensive training in Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and other advanced medical massage techniques. His professional experience spans both children and adults, encompassing sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and the management of chronic pain.

Joshua is the Founder of two businesses: Little Elm Rehab Rehabilitation Center and Fitness & Conditioning Concepts. Through his leadership at Little Elm Physical Rehab Center, he has built a structured, coach-led training environment that welcomes individuals at every fitness level. Guided by faith, purpose, and service, Joshua is committed to creating inclusive spaces where people can overcome limitations, strengthen their well-being, and grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Given TAFF's primary focus on Health and Well-Being, Mr. Longworth has made significant contributions to the development of effective and impactful programs.

Beyond his professional work, Joshua has been an active participant in charitable endeavors — including The Boys and Girls Club, Carry the Load, The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation, and City House. He is deeply dedicated to supporting children and investing in programs that offer encouragement, guidance, and the tools young people need to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential.

Adam Andrea earned his Bachelor of Science in Early Education from Texas Christian University (TCU) in May 2017. His commitment to supporting under-served youth began early through volunteer work and mentoring children at the Boys and Girls Club — an experience that shaped the course of his career and his heart.

Following graduation, Adam dedicated eight years to public education as a fourth-grade science and social studies teacher at a Title I school in Hurst, Texas. Holding teaching licenses in Special Education (SPED) and English Language Learners (ELL), he became a passionate advocate for students with learning differences and those navigating English as a second language — ensuring every child in his classroom had the opportunity to thrive.

Although Adam retired from the classroom in May 2026, his mission remains as strong as ever. He continues to champion early education by developing impactful programs for vulnerable student populations and deepening his involvement in charitable initiatives with The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation — carrying forward a lifelong belief that every child deserves a fair and inspired start.