Andy Freeberg

Andy Freeberg has a diverse background in communications and marketing. Currently, they are working as the Head of Communications at Zap Energy, where they lead the outreach and marketing efforts for the research team working on clean power technology. Prior to this, Andy worked as the Communications Manager for Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, where they developed and implemented communication strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of the department. Andy has also freelanced as a Communications Officer at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and served as the Head of Creative Services, Digital Communications Manager, and Media Manager during their tenure there. In these roles, they focused on visual storytelling and multimedia content creation to communicate scientific discoveries effectively. Additionally, Andy has experience as the Strategic Communications Director at Pacific Marine Energy Center, where they improved communication effectiveness and raised awareness about marine resources for renewable energy. Andy started their career as an Account Manager at Eastwick Communications and as a Media Specialist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, where they engaged in various aspects of media production and coordination for scientific outreach.

Andy Freeberg completed their bachelor's degree at Northwestern University from 2001 to 2005. During this time, they pursued a double major in Radio/Television/Film and Environmental Sciences. Following this, they attended Montana State University-Bozeman from 2005 to 2008, where they earned their Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Science and Natural History Filmmaking.