Andy Masters - Author and Speaker for the 21st Century

About Andy

About Andy

Andy Masters is an award-winning author and international speaker who presents educational success, career, and professional development programs for Faculty/Staff and students. Andy's programs have informed and inspired thousands, as he's presented at institutions such as the University of California-Santa Barbara, Kansas State University, and Vanderbilt University--as well as educational and career conferences such as the 2007 American Leadership Academy, 2008 NCAA Convention, and 2009 Education and Business Summit, with over 2,000+ attendees. 

Andy has most recently been featured on "The Balancing Act" on LIFETIME Television, and the "DayTime" TV show syndicated in over 100 U.S. markets. Andy's print features and interviews have included Investor's Business DailySt. Louis Post-DispatchLeadership Excellence magazine, Student Activities magazine, and the Association for Career & Technical Education magazine Techniques.

Andy's Educational Background

In undergraduate school, Andy served as Student Government Association President at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, also earning Greek "Man of the Year" honors.  In graduate school, Andy achieved Distinguished Graduate honors at Webster University.  He has earned four degrees:

  • M.A. - Marketing, Webster University, 2001
  • M.A. - Human Resources Development, Webster University, 1998
  • B.A. - Communications, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1994 
  • B.A. - Political Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1994              

Andy Masters is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and Florida Speakers Association (FSA), and has been a member of numerous educational associations, including:

  • POD Network in Higher Education (POD)
  • North American Council for Staff, Program, and Organizational Development (NCSPOD)
  • American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
  • Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA)
  • Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA)
  • Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH)
  • National Orientation Directors Assocation (NODA)