Description: (Activist)
Andrea Heinemann Simon was an American civil rights activist recognized for her contributions to the civil rights movement and community engagement. She served on the board of directors of the Riverdale Mental Health Association for more than three decades and was a member of the Riverdale Chapter of the United Nations Association. Simon also worked as a receptionist for the publishing company Simon & Schuster before marrying co-founder Richard Leo Simon. Throughout her life, she passionately advocated for social justice and equality until her passing in 1994.