Averie Linnell

Averie Linnell is currently serving as a People Science PhD Intern at Roblox since June 2025. Previous experience includes roles as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Nebraska at Omaha from August 2017 to June 2022, with specific tasks in project management and statistics. Additionally, Averie contributed as a Graduate Research Assistant at the National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) from June 2022 to June 2023, focusing on statistics and data analysis. A background in project management is also noted from an Undergraduate Research Assistant role. Prior to these positions, Averie worked as a Barista at Starbucks from March 2018 until August 2021. Education includes pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha from August 2021 to August 2026, along with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the same field from August 2021 to August 2024.