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Adria Shipp Dunbar

Executive In Residence in the Pratt School of Engineering
Christensen Family Center for Innovation
305TEER Engineering Building, Durham, NC 27708

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.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Executive In Residence in the Pratt School of Engineering · 2023 - Present Christensen Family Center for Innovation, Pratt School of Engineering

In the News


Published October 21, 2025
Engineering Students Dig for Solutions to Local Challenges

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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.