Nia Avery

Nia Avery is a full-time mom, Business Client Manager at STEM NOLA. Currently serving as the Board Chair at Training Grounds, she is deeply committed to the initiative of quality education for all. Before transitioning to her new life change, Nia was an art consultant, leading the New Orleans art consultancy for a secondary gallery specializing in Blue Chip Fine Art. She also served as an art consultant in Beijing, China, where she oversaw the inaugural C!Talk initiative, a series of cross-cultural events sponsored by the World Culture Open organization. In Houston, she co-led the Emancipation Economic Development Council workgroup for the art non-profit Project Row House.

Nia received her Bachelor of Science from Clark Atlanta University. Before relocating to New Orleans, she served on the board of Loma Linda Hospital’s "Big Hearts for Little Hearts Guild" in Indio, California, and was a member of Desert AIDS Project’s "Partners for Life" committee in Palm Springs, California.

“New Orleans is my hometown, so I am thrilled to be back. As a gastronome and travel enthusiast, I have found that this city is the perfect fit – and because New Orleans is a city focused on tourism, there are always opportunities to meet people from all over the world. Living here presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the cultural landscape. My favorite place in the city has yet to be discovered. From Sweet Soul Food to Sneaky Pickle to the McKenna Museum, there is always something to discover and experience. I am excited to discover many new favorites for years to come.”