Andre graduated with a double degree, majoring in Psychology and Sociology. He has won numerous awards like the HELM and IMPETUS awards in recognition of his exceptional leadership and selfless commitment.
Andre was inspired by a former colleague with mild autism and his cousin who is also mildly autistic. During their time together, they were often talked down to for being “slow”, and he felt helpless in those situations.
Andre started his career in counselling for children and youths. He also was running school-based group work for at- risk students. Andre is often described as warmth, patient and a keen learner