Andrea Bettencourt
Director
Andrea became involved with the Dirty Hands Project through her life-long friendship with co-founder Liz Moughan. Her connection to the organization is deeply personal, and she is committed to supporting its mission of raising awareness around mental health. Andrea explains, “I help in this work to honor Ty’s memory and to help foster discussion and action on a disease that has profound personal impacts on us all.”
Through her dedication, Andrea works to create meaningful conversations around mental health, reduce stigma, and inspire community involvement. She believes that by sharing stories, providing resources, and encouraging open dialogue, we can collectively make a difference. Andrea’s involvement with DHP reflects her passion for advocacy, her commitment to honoring the lives affected by mental health struggles, and her desire to contribute to lasting, positive change in communities.
