Briana Avery
New York University
Former Adviser
Briana Avery currently serves as Director of College Counseling at Brooklyn Prep High School in Brooklyn, NY. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Briana received the Gates Millennium Scholarship in 2007, allowing her to attend New York University at no cost. After receiving her B.A. in social & cultural analysis in 2011, Briana joined New York University’s first cohort of the College Advising Corps, serving for two years in the Bronx, NY. After her time at NYU CAC, Briana pursued graduate studies at New York University, receiving a M.A. in educational leadership in 2015. Briana then joined the CollegeBound Initiative in her current role. As Director of College Counseling, Briana leads her school in developing a college-going culture, along with managing the college application process. Briana truly believes college access work is social justice work and a crucial step in promoting education equity in underserved communities.