Ande received her Associate's degree in General Studies in 1994 and completed her Associate's Degree as Physical Therapist Assistant in 1996 from Northern Virginia Community College. She was employed at Patriots Outpatient Sports Medicine in Burke, Virginia for 2 years before coming to Inova in 1998.  She treats a variety of orthopedic patients from pediatric to the elderly. She enjoys exercising, especially biking in the park.