Andi Gooch

Andrea (Andi) Gooch (Puyallup/Chehalis) is an Indigenous youth advocate, speaker, and cultural connector dedicated to strengthening identity, faith, and opportunity for the next generation. As an adult adoptee, Andi later enrolled with the Puyallup Tribe and has since reconnected with her biological family. She is also a descendant of Chehalis, Nisqually, and Umatilla heritage and draws on her cultural roots and personal journey of identity and belonging to guide her work and service.

Andi is passionate about genealogy, documenting oral histories, and preserving stories that strengthen families, culture, and community. She also enjoys mentoring youth, using technology to support learning and connection, and building meaningful relationships that help others recognize their worth and potential.

Andi and her husband of 34 years live in Arizona. They are the parents of five children and grandparents to five.