Expertise

- Cultural Sectors
- Workforce Development / Human Resource Development
- Economic Development

M., Virginia Commonwealth University, M.P.A., M.M. Arizona State University, Virginia Commonwealth University

Emily Avesian is a Ph.D. student in Public Policy and Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University, and holds graduate degrees from the same institution and from Arizona State University. Her professional career has spanned human resource management, artistic administration, program management, government relations and performing positions. She has been a certified Professional in Human Resources since 2011. Research interests include arts districts, worker training and re-training to include higher education as well as economic development.