Overview
Dr. Adria Dunbar is an educator and innovative leader dedicated to building communities and systems that empower students, faculty, and organizations to bring transformative ideas to life. With experience spanning k-12 education, academia, healthcare, startups, counseling, and leadership, her deep human background bridges technical disciplines with human-centered approaches to innovation, leadership, and program development.
As Managing Director of the Christensen Family Center for Innovation, Dr. Dunbar oversees all aspects of the center’s operations — including marketing, budgeting, partnerships, and culture.
As Managing Director of the Christensen Family Center for Innovation, Dr. Dunbar oversees all aspects of the center’s operations — including marketing, budgeting, partnerships, and culture.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Executive In Residence in the Pratt School of Engineering
·
2023 - Present
Christensen Family Center for Innovation,
Pratt School of Engineering
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Greensboro ·
2010
D.Phil.
Western Carolina University ·
2004
M.A.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
2001
B.A.