Avery received her Bachelor’s in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Hillsdale College. While in school, she was deeply involved in the local community, working in both education and poverty alleviation. Her writing concerning rural poverty and community development has appeared in the Gospel Coalition, the Front Porch Republic, Philanthropy Daily, and the Washington Examiner.

Avery loves connecting people. As our Engagement Director, she has the opportunity to connect True Charity Network members across the nation, and serve them with practical tools that help their programs become more relational and empowering.

Avery lives with her husband, a Marine Corps officer, and daughter in Maysville, North Carolina.