Ava is an Associate Consultant at Trial Behavior Consulting. She assists in designing, organizing, and coordinating mock trials and focus groups, as well as constructing and analyzing survey data and voir dire questions. A critical component to Ava’s work involves understanding a juror’s perspective and background through exploring questionnaires and conducting in-depth social media research.
Prior to joining Trial Behavior Consulting, Ava worked as a Community Engagement Fellow at a non-profit in Jackson, Mississippi where she developed her skills in facilitation, relationship building, and project management.
Ava earned her Master of Science in Applied Psychology at University of Southern California, specializing in designing, implementing, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative research projects. Through her studies, Ava developed a passion for creating compelling narratives using data that engages through numbers and words. She holds a BA in Religious Studies, and a minor in Music from Davidson College in North Carolina. Ava’s diverse background allows her to approach trial work with a creative and interdisciplinary mindset.