Sarah Avery

Academic Advisor, Information Systems

Bio

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Office Location: Hamburg Hall, 3051

Sarah advises current Information Systems students.

How long have you been at CMU and how did you get here? What (if any) other roles have you had at CMU? What did you do before coming to CMU?

Career paths are never quite as linear as we expect. Even so, it might surprise you to know that joining the Information Systems community is my third role at CMU! My previous two roles were Student Services Intern in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2015) and Administrative Assistant in the Office of Residential Education (2016-2018). Ever since my first time at CMU, I’ve been drawn to the strong relationships, innovative environment, and clear passion and purpose students, faculty, and staff feel towards building a better future.

Before returning to CMU this third time, I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Masters in Student Affairs in Higher Education. I also spent two years at Carlow University as the Success Coach for Pittsburgh Promise Students.

What was your undergraduate major? How did you end up deciding on it?

I have always loved reading and learning, so choosing an English, Secondary Education degree from Westminster College was an easy decision! I wanted to help others find joy in learning.

What activities/hobbies do you like to do outside of work and/or what do you like to do to de-stress or unwind after a busy day?

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the pandemic, it’s that we must prioritize things that make us happy and healthy! So, you can often find me practicing and teaching yoga at my local studio; reading a good book; playing with my two cats (Toph and Gulliver) and dogs (Choji and Elektra).