Speaker's Profile

Larissa D’Andrea is the Founder of Hard Knock Productions LLC (HKP) and Art into Activism (501c3). With a passion for art and entertainment, she founded the social impact organization in 2020 with a focus on investing in art that inspires activism to create a positive, inclusive, and innovative environment; and the non-profit in 2021 to advocate for and support marginalized communities through partnerships with other non-profit organizations. Specifically, HKP develops unique stories to increase the visibility of LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and People with Disabilities. Through our work with artists, musicians, and filmmakers, we focus on environmental sustainability in artistic mediums, strive to create positive and inclusive work environments, and educate ourselves on the history of original landowners of the land on which we operate and identify opportunities to support those communities. Art into Activism, a 501c3 organization, was created to partner with other non-profit organizations and marginalized communities to support their work and advocate alongside them on issues that matter to them most.

Larissa is also the Vice President of Government Affairs and Market Access at ResMed, a global leader in digital health and connected medical devices. She has been with the company since January 2013. Throughout Larissa’s career she has held a variety of leadership positions to enable research, development, market approval and commercialization of medical and digital technology. Her team partners with patient, clinical and industry advocacy organizations to ensure patient access to medical technology that improves health outcomes, decreases healthcare ecosystem costs, and improves quality of life. She is also on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee for an American Association for Homecare, an advocacy group representing the interests of healthcare providers and manufacturers in the U.S. homecare community. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, San Diego and a Master of Science in Legal Studies from University of San Diego Law School. Outside of her work, Larissa chases her toddler and spends time with family.