Avery works with under-resourced communities to develop equitable products and spaces for their collective benefit and power. As Director of Community Products and Operations, Avery guides the design and delivery of The Guild’s mission to build community wealth in BIPOC communities.

Prior to The Guild, Avery worked in community development finance, where he led the development of new programs and financial products for underserved developers and organizations serving disinvested neighborhoods. As co-founder and member of the Dismantle Collective and the Inclusive Capital Collective, Avery co-creates content and resources for BIPOC groups and organizations focused on building community assets and fostering local solidarity.