Avery Bentley
Fellow
Avery Bentley is a Fellow at NewDEAL. He is originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina where he enlisted into the United States Navy and served as a nuclear reactor operator until 2024. After leaving the military, Avery enrolled at George Washington University where he majors in Political Science and minors in Russian language. Outside of school and work Avery likes to spend his free time bird watching in D.C’s Rock Creek Park. Before joining The NewDEAL, Avery interned with the Federal Aviation Administration where he facilitated engagement meetings with aviation industry stakeholders to gather input and build consensus during the rulemaking process. Additionally, Avery works with the Warrior-Scholar Project where he advocates for veterans pursuing higher education opportunities. Now, Avery aims to combine his experience in the federal government and non-profit organizations to promote effective Democratic leadership on the state and local levels.
