Influential Woman · Real estate investment and long-term rentals (Ruane Group)
Andrea Lopez
Operations Manager, Co-Founder, Andrea Lopez
Houston, TX
Her Story
About Andrea
Andrea Lopez serves as Operations Manager and Co-Founder of Ruane Group, a private real estate investment partnership specializing in long-term rentals. She launched the partnership in 2021 and took a more active role starting in 2025. Before entering real estate, Lopez worked as a project manager in the oil and gas industry in Houston and later as an implementations project manager at Carta, a company handling fund administration and investments. She earned her Bachelor's degree at the University of St. Thomas in Houston and her Master's in Finance at UPF in Barcelona, Spain. Lopez is PMP certified by the PMI Institute and maintains active membership in Memorial City Toastmasters in Houston. She received the OPIT Awards for her dedication to team success and collaborative leadership. Her approach to work emphasizes strong communication, organization, and ethical decision-making, values she attributes to her parents' influence. Lopez is passionate about building community through networking and connecting people from diverse backgrounds.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Andrea
01What do you attribute your success to?
My parents taught me to be tenacious, keep dreaming but also be realistic, break down goals, push forward through hard stuff, and respect others regardless of status. They were great role models who made sacrifices.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't belittle yourself. Trust in yourself because there's a reason you're an expert. Curiosity is important too - stay confident but keep learning and growing.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't belittle yourself. Believe in yourself. Stay curious. Plan out your goals and review them repeatedly. Surround yourself with the right people. Stand up for who you want to be and look for the right company.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Imposter syndrome is normal and shows you're growing by putting yourself in new situations. It's uncomfortable but means you're pushing boundaries and will eventually feel comfortable.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Morals and ethics - know right from wrong and don't take the wrong turn even in tough corporate situations. See others as your team for problem resolution instead of them versus me. This reduces stress and helps see people as human.
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