Avery Mckenna

Avery McKenna is an experienced researcher currently serving as Associate Research Lead at the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) since August 2019, with prior roles including Senior Research Assistant and Research Assistant I and II. At Yale University, notable contributions included coding interview transcripts as a Qualitative Researcher, recognized in a 2020 publication in the Journal of Economic Perspectives. Additionally, at NYU Steinhardt, research efforts focused on qualitative data analysis and policy impact on education reform. Prior experience includes roles as Global Outreach Coordinator for The Good Country and Research Internships with the Manor Gardens Welfare Trust and The Good Country, contributing to various research and advocacy initiatives. McKenna holds a Bachelor of Science in Global Public Health and Applied Psychology from New York University.