Andrea Keefe

PBN 40 UNDER FORTY 2020 AWARD WINNER Andrea Keefe, 38 | Acting assistant vice president for development and director of major gifts, Providence College


How has COVID-19 impacted your work-life balance? I’ve found the line between work and life pretty blurry during the pandemic. Juggling a career and having two kids under 6 at home brings its challenges. Even with the best intentions, I still find things come up during the day that require me to be flexible and adjust plans.

Where do you see yourself in five years? Leading a strong and dynamic team in development.

What advice would you give your 22-year-old self? Enjoy the ride and never give up.

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What moment changed your life more than any any other? Becoming a mother.

What is your greatest attribute that you bring to your job? Leadership and flexibility.

What is your favorite Rhode Island food or drink? Calamari.

Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics or Bruins? Red Sox.

Fox or MSNBC? Fox.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn? Facebook.

The prop: Andrea Keefe has had to balance work with being at home with two daughters, Sydney, 5, and Kendall, 2, during the COVID-19 pandemic.