2026 Scholarship Recipient
MA
Avery A. (she/they) is a freshman from Central Massachusetts, studying Theater and Political Science. Avery plans to become a lawyer or theater director and enjoys writing songs, playing guitar, and reading classics.
Avery has been involved in theater since elementary school, using performance as a way to navigate the social world. She founded a Neurodiversity Alliance club at her school as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award and has worked with the Eye to Eye Mentoring Program to build an inclusive space. Avery hopes to continue this advocacy by starting another club at her future college.