Byllye Avery is founder and president of the Avery Institute for Social Change and founder of the National Black Women’s Health Project. A dreamer, visionary, and grassroots realist, Avery combines activism and social responsibility by developing a national forum for the exploration of health issues of African American women. By gathering and documenting their health experiences, she is providing a supportive atmosphere for African American women and increased awareness and education on health issues. Prior to her entry into the healthcare arena, Avery taught special education to emotionally disturbed students and consulted on learning disabilities in public schools and universities throughout the southeastern United States.

Byllye Avery will present a public lecture at the College of Arts & Sciences on February 21, 2008 at 1pm in Donahue 311.*