If you’ve somehow missed the pickleball wave sweeping the country… wake up. It’s everywhere. From rooftop courts in major cities to neighborhood parks to cruise ships in the Caribbeans. Americans, especially millennials, are grabbing paddles like it’s the new brunch culture. And standing right in the middle of that movement is someone whose energy, professionalism, and passion for community are helping shape the sport in real time: Andrea Moultrie, Volunteer Events Manager for USA Pickleball.

Andrea is the perfect example of what it looks like when a millennial woman steps boldly into her purpose and lets her talents speak loudly. She’s a Southern native with national reach, a sports-lover who turned passion into profession, and a woman who understands the power of making people feel seen and connected on and off the court. In a moment where millennials are craving community more than ever, Andrea is part of the movement creating spaces that bring us together, one pickleball rally at a time.

And yes, she absolutely loves the sport. But she also loves what it does for people.

The Making of a Sports Professional

Andrea’s journey is nothing short of millennial magic that took preparation, passion, and perfect timing.

She always knew sports was where she belonged, but finding her lane took courage and a leap of faith.

“I’ve always wanted a career in sports,” she says. “This opportunity came when I was looking for a chance to make a real impact in sporting events. It led to a cross-country move, and every day I get to showcase my skillset for planning, developing events, and managing people from all over the world.”

That “opportunity” was becoming the Volunteer Events Manager for USA Pickleball for the fastest-growing sport in the country. In her role, Andrea is responsible for planning qualifying tournaments nationwide, which ultimately lead to the national championships where over 2,000 athletes compete for gold.