About T3 Advisory
Audrey Ellis, D.M.
Founder
Audrey Ellis is the founder of T3 Advisory, a consulting firm dedicated to advancing equity, student success, and innovation in higher education. With a Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus, Dr. Ellis’s research focuses on change management and addressing initiative fatigue at community colleges.
Since founding T3 Advisory, Dr. Ellis has partnered with higher education institutions to deliver strategic guidance, implementation support, and training. Her expertise spans change management, AI literacy, and student-centered process improvement. She serves as the co-chair of Complete College America’s Council on Equitable AI, where she leads discussions and develops resources at the intersection of AI and equity. In addition to her dissertation on initiative fatigue, she has authored numerous publications on AI and student success and frequently delivers keynotes and workshops on technology, equity, and education.
Dr. Ellis has worked with dozens of community colleges in a research and consulting capacity, providing guidance on initiatives such as student onboarding, enrollment optimization, and platform implementations. She has also worked on the ground at a community college, where she led institutional effectiveness efforts, co-designed student success programs, and implemented strategic planning and data governance initiatives.
Dr. Ellis earned her B.A. in Sociology and Education from Tufts University and her M.S. Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. She is deeply committed to supporting her community, serving as Board Secretary and Graduation Success Committee Chair at Esperanza Academy, a tuition-free all-girls middle school in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Additionally, she has raised over $30,000 for cancer research through the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, completing the Boston Marathon in 2023 and 2024.
Expertise and Practice Areas:
• Generative AI Strategy
• Student Onboarding and Process Improvement
• Technology Implementation, Optimization & Portfolio Management
• Data Governance
• Student Success Programs & Management
• Change Management
• Institutional Research and Effectiveness
• Strategic Planning
• Qualitative Research
Katie O’Brien, Ph.D.
Higher Ed Research Analyst
Dr. Katie O’Brien is a passionate mixed-methods researcher and educator with a deep commitment to advancing educational equity and well-being for students and teachers. With a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from Georgia State University, Dr. O'Brien specializes in designing and conducting research that drives data-informed improvements in higher education programs. She has extensive experience leading both mixed-method and qualitative evaluations, particularly in projects focused on supporting underrepresented students and enhancing learning environments.
Dr. O’Brien’s work spans grant evaluation, program assessment, and instructional design. She has led research on Title V and NSF-funded grants that support Hispanic and low-income students, conducting program evaluations that inform institutional decision-making. She collaborates with stakeholders to translate research findings into actionable strategies that improve student success and foster inclusive learning environments.
Dr. O’Brien also served as Project Manager for the NSF-funded Teaching to Teach AI workshop at Emory University’s Center for AI Learning, designed to equip high school STEAM educators with the skills to integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching practices. Dr. O’Brien also completed program research on this initiative to improve future AI education. Her collaborative approach to research and evaluation empowers stakeholders to make meaningful, evidence-based decisions that foster inclusive educational practices. Her background in educational psychology has also led her to study performance anxiety and student engagement, with her research presented at leading conferences such as the Max Planck Institute.
Beyond research, Dr. O’Brien has extensive experience in teaching and curriculum design, working at K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels. She has mentored preservice teachers, developed innovative curricula, and co-authored a forthcoming Oxford Press book chapter on humanizing online teaching. With dual bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Ithaca College and an M.A. in Music Psychology from the University of Sheffield, Dr. O’Brien is committed to leveraging research to enhance the transformative power of education and create equitable opportunities for all students.
Expertise and Practice Areas:
Mixed Methods and Qualitative Research
Educational and Performance Psychology
Behavior Change
K-12 and Higher Education
Program Implementation and Evaluation
Our Network
T3 Advisory leverages a diverse and carefully vetted network of trusted independent advisors and consultants nationwide. This approach allows us to swiftly assemble the right team with the expertise, proximity, and knowledge needed to address our clients’ needs.
Tracie Yorke
Tracie Yorke is a seasoned consultant, technologist, and educator with two decades of experience in emerging technologies, equity, and education. She brings a wealth of expertise in inclusive innovation, immersive learning, and STEAM education to her work.
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Point Park University, Ms. Yorke's research focuses on inclusive design for creating immersive learning experiences in the Metaverse. She also serves as a Scientific Literacy Graduate Research Fellow at an HBCU STEM Research Center, contributing to programs aimed at diversifying the STEM workforce.
Ms. Yorke has held leadership positions in educational technology companies and nonprofit organizations throughout her career. Her work has centered on developing innovative learning platforms, designing curricula, and creating professional development programs. She has expertise in virtual reality applications for education, online learning design, and integrating emerging technologies in educational settings.
Ms. Yorke's consulting experience spans various institutions, including public school systems, museums, and national organizations. Her focus areas include online learning design, instructional technology implementation, and STEM education initiatives.
Ms. Yorke received her B.A. from Amherst College and her M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University.
An advocate for inclusive innovation and community engagement, Ms. Yorke continues to push the boundaries of educational technology to make learning more accessible and engaging for all.
Expertise and Practice Areas:
Inclusive Innovation
Public Interest Technology
Speculative and Futures Design
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Immersive Education
Community Engagement
STEAM and Workforce Development
K-12 and Higher Education
David Bevevino
David has nearly 15 years of experience as a higher education researcher and strategic consultant dedicated to improving and creating more equitable educational outcomes and economic mobility.
While at EAB, the global research and technology firm, he led teams that produced in-depth studies on academic advising, student success change management, academic program evaluation, and overcoming barriers to equitable outcomes. He was responsible for serving over 300 chief academic officers and over 200 community college presidents in the firm's research membership programs.
He also led the consulting team for the Moon Shot for Equity, an initiative that convenes community colleges and four-year institutions to eliminate equity gaps in graduation rates across entire regions of the United States. In both his research and consulting capacities at EAB, he led dozens of interactive workshops for college and university leaders including provosts, presidents, deans, and department chairs.
At the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, David served as the Director of Research and Knowledge Management. He oversaw the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence in 2022 and 2023, including the site visits to the ten finalist institutions and supported the Prize jury with documentation of the strengths and weaknesses of each institution. David's research team produced studies on rural community college excellence and equity in STEM programs. Finally, David led the research and cohort management efforts for the joint Aspen-Community College Research Center Unlocking Opportunity Network, a coalition of ten community colleges dedicated to moving more students into high-value academic programs that contribute to economic mobility and talent development.
David’s career in higher education began when he staffed the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Academic Plan Steering Committee in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. He holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Spanish from UNC Chapel Hill.
Expertise and Practice Areas:
Academic advising reform
Guided pathways strategy
Program portfolio management
Academic program review
Student success technology utilization
Student onboarding redesign
Qualitative research