Andrea Asuaje
Former Staff
Andrea Asuaje was a reporter and producer in WBUR’s iLab, where she made Kind World.
Prior to working at WBUR, Andrea was the associate producer of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley at WGBH. She has also worked as a reporter, blogger, web producer and community manager for news and digital organizations in Florida, including the Miami Herald and the Palm Beach Post.
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and raised in Weston, Florida, Andrea moved to Boston to obtain her master’s degree in journalism from Boston University. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Florida, where she studied journalism and English literature. When she’s not in the newsroom, she’s baking, singing, rowing or watching movies.
Recently published
I lost to Amy Schneider on 'Jeopardy!' but now I want her to keep winning
Andrea Asuaje always wanted to be a contestant on "Jeopardy!" She finally got her chance last fall, when she took the stage with Amy Schneider, who was just beginning her...
Kind World Producers Reflect On Evolution Of Series, Podcast
Listen in as five Kind World producers discuss how the show has grown in its seven-year run.
Encore: A Connecting Flight
A chance meeting between a school volunteer and a Marine leads to a slew of unexpected acts of kindness. Plus, how small gifts and tokens from neighbors helped a mother...
Former U.S. Surgeon General On The Front Line Of Another Health Crisis: Loneliness
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy shares with us the startling effects of chronic loneliness and how we can combat this public health concern -- even in a socially...
Update: 'A Second Mother' And The Power Of Chosen Family
Six years after their story, "A Second Mother To Me," originally aired on Kind World, we catch up with Michael Tambone and Frances Schmitz to talk about the importance and...
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Chef Irene Li Focuses Outreach Toward Restaurants, Immigrant Families Struggling Through Pandemic
The celebrated chef of Boston's Mei Mei commits to helping 'unsung' restaurants and immigrant families survive as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.
Encore: The Rhythm Within
A drumming teacher steps in and helps a troubled young immigrant find his identity in his new reality. Plus, how kindness and generosity in his early adulthood helped High Point...
Connecticut Man Starts '$20 Challenge' To Feed Local Families In Need
After a friend asked for help, Maurice Humphrey thought about how he could contribute to people in need. Inspired by viral social media "challenges," he decided to start his own,...