Andrea Exter is an experienced publisher and project manager with a passion for storytelling, design and magazine journalism. She brings a thoughtful, narrative-driven approach to everything she does—whether managing publications, developing content strategies, or empowering emerging talent.
Andrea began her career in the architecture industry working in business development and marketing for a prominent Austin firm. She combined her years of experience in writing for architecture with her degree in magazine journalism from UT Austin to lead the communications team at the Texas Society of Architects and publish Texas Architect magazine.
Andrea founded Monarch Media & Consulting, Inc. in 2011 to help mission-driven clients thrive, creating transformational print and digital custom publications from concept to completion. Monarch Media combines results-driven revenue growth and tailored design to fit each clients’ unique publication and audience.
Andrea thrives on curiosity, new challenges, and collaboration. She brings calm strategy to complex projects. She fosters strong, positive and productive relationships with clients and contributors alike while navigating tight deadlines.
As co-owner of Monarch Media, she helps charter a path for Monarch Media into the future, shaping marketing, technology and client relations. A serial volunteer and WCA past president, she loves to connect friends and network (what?!) and is passionate about education, pets and the investment of time in friends and community.
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