About the Course Authors

Andrea Marrero received her Master of Professional Accountancy from Biola University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the state of California. During her seven years in public accounting, Marrero worked as an auditor with Deloitte in Orange County and more recently for a local firm serving smaller businesses and individuals in audit, tax and consulting services. Marrero is currently working as a CPA for a firm in Orange County that provides businesses, churches and nonprofits with accounting and financial reporting processes. Marrero and her husband are passionate about serving at Disciple Church in Whittier, Calif. and helping people of all ages take control of their personal finances for God's glory as well as their own financial wellbeing. Her hope is that she will challenge all Biola students she works with to consider what plans God has for them in their future careers, spend time in community, grow and serve in a local church during their time at Biola.

Jacob Marrero graduated from Biola University in 2015 with a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. After graduating from Biola he spent time working in e-commerce, social media, and digital advertising. He currently serves as an Account Executive for Biola’s Marketing Department. Outside of his role at Biola he serves as the Operations Director for Disciple Church. A local church body in Uptown Whittier where he also has the opportunity to teach and preach. He is grateful for the many wonderful men and women who have poured into his life during his time at Biola and could not be more proud to be a Biolan!

About the Course Provider

Founded in 1993, the Crowell School of Business is a leader among Christ-centered business schools, offering several programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Biola University is consistently ranked among the nation’s foremost Christian universities — including a ranking in the first tier of national universities by U.S. News and World Report. At the Crowell School of Business, we welcome the resolute: kingdom-minded professionals who are driven to make a difference in and through their work. Through our innovative graduate and undergraduate programs, we prepare students of all levels and backgrounds to thrive in business while serving Christ.