Adrienne L. Avery

Adrienne Avery serves as the Program Coordinator for Faculty and Staff Development at the AUC Data Science Initiative. Adrienne Avery is a Southern Belle with Yankee sensibilities, born and raised in North Carolina. She holds degrees from Western Carolina University and UNC-Greensboro, and has a Master’s degree in Communication Studies. Additionally, she earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Kennesaw State University.

After completing her studies, Adrienne spent eight transformative years living and working in New York City. Her time in the Big Apple was marked by a deep appreciation for its diverse opportunities and the tenacity needed to thrive in such a dynamic environment, fully understanding the adage, “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.” In 2019, Adrienne made Atlanta, Georgia, her forever home.
Professionally, Adrienne brings her rich background as an educational administrator and project manager, having held leadership roles such as Senior Director of Student Engagement and Assistant Principal. Her expertise in strategic program development, operational management, and data-driven decision-making is complemented by her ability to lead multifaceted teams and manage complex, multi-year projects effectively. She is committed to excellence in quality assurance and strategic planning, leveraging data analysis to align educational and operational objectives.

When she’s not empowering HBCU educators with strategic data science programs, she delights in exploring Atlanta and surrounding areas. Weekends often find her thrift shopping or enjoying the latest movie releases. Among her simple pleasures are savoring a stack of good pancakes and indulging in a Mama’s Family marathon.