Christopher W. Avery

Background

About Christopher W. Avery

Dr. Chris Avery is currently the Managing Director, National Climate Assessment at ICF, a global environmental consulting firm. In this role, Dr. Avery served at the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) as a federal contractor via ICF. Dr. Avery, as the Chief of Staff for the quadrennial National Climate Assessment, manages the process of governing, developing, and publishing the report. He has previously worked in and with nearly all sectors of policymaking spheres, including non-profits, federal agencies, the U.S. Congress, and academia. He is a recognized expert in climate, clean energy, and state & local science policy. Dr. Avery was a 2012-14 Fellow at the Department of Energy and a 2011-12 American Chemical Society Congressional Fellow, working for Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) on energy, environment, and general science policy issues. Prior to that, Dr. Avery was a Mirzayan Fellow with the National Academies, working on science and economic policies, including intellectual property, tax codes, and standards setting. He holds a doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Michigan, where his research focused on antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Avery also earned a Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology and Public Policy at the Ford School. He received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Hope College.