Ann Harrell Avery

Ann Harrell Avery has over 30 years of experience in corporate communications and public affairs. Currently serving as the Senior Corporate Communications Manager at Ameritas since 2016, Ann previously held the role of Public Affairs Specialist at State Farm Insurance from 2007 to 2016. Additional experience includes a brief tenure as a Lecturer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, serving as Mayoral Aide for the City of Lincoln, and working as the Business Outreach and Communications Director for the Downtown Lincoln Association. Ann began a career in journalism as a Reporter at the Lincoln Journal Star from 1985 to 1998. Ann holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earned between 1983 and 1986.