Background

Avery’s research agenda examines how secondary and postsecondary students navigate schools and society in pursuit of social mobility. He uses observational data and advanced statistical procedures to investigate the extent to which programs, policies, and practices are biased.

He is a member of the American Sociological Association, the American Educational Research Association, and the Association for the Study of Higher Education. In addition to his scholarly work, Avery is currently Chief of Staff to the Senior Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at New York University and has previously served in higher education leadership roles at Purdue University, Concordia College New York, and Valparaiso University.