Andrew Tripodo

Andrew Tripodo is the Program Director at Health Information Project (HIP), Inc., an organization focused on providing health education and resources to students.14 His career has been primarily centered around education and youth development.

Professional Background

Andrew began his career in education as a summer school teacher for Breakthrough Miami, which inspired him to join Teach For America as a high school English teacher in New Orleans.1 After completing his master's degree in Political Theory from NYU, he returned to Miami in 2017 to become a founding faculty member of The Cushman High School.15

Before joining HIP, Andrew served as the Humanities Achievement Director at KIPP Miami.12 His experience also includes a brief stint as an Interim Microschool Leader at Primer.2

Role at Health Information Project

As the Program Director at HIP, Andrew's responsibilities include:

• Ensuring students and teachers maximize their experience with HIP at partner schools
• Cultivating student leadership and well-being through the program
• Overseeing the implementation of HIP initiatives1

Education and Personal Interests

Andrew is a graduate of Miami Country Day School (class of 2008) and Kenyon College, where he majored in political science.6 He later obtained his master's degree in Political Theory from NYU.1

Outside of his professional life, Andrew is:

• An avid reader and writer, having published his first book in 2021
• An athletics enthusiast who enjoys swimming, running, and coaching water polo
• Passionate about travel, often planning adventures with his wife1

It's worth noting that as of October 25, 2024, Andrew's LinkedIn profile indicates he has recently transitioned to a new role. In a post from earlier in the year, he announced that he was opening a Middle School (grades 5-8) in Coconut Grove.3 This suggests that while he has been an integral part of HIP, he may have moved on to a new educational venture.