Ava Celli is a Program Evaluator at BRI with a background in education and educational research. She currently serves as an evaluator and data manager for several NYS Education Department 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants and has previously evaluated programs funded by the US Department of Education and the National Science Foundation. Ava started her career as an elementary teacher, then pursued a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology with a focus on Assessment and Evaluation. Prior to joining BRI, Ava worked in education research and evaluation, honing skills in qualitative research, evaluation, and providing technical assistance.