Avery Meetre

Senior Vice President | LRA PR

Avery Meetre has developed an eclectic career as a communications, digital marketing, and event strategist with a background in food and beverage, consumer lifestyle, and mission-driven hospitality brands.

At LRA PR, Avery consistently manages prominent accounts, developing and executing effective public relations and marketing campaigns for clients that have included Hilton Hotels & Resorts throughout the northeast region, solar-powered brewery Atlas Brew Works, and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, as well as its annual RAMMY Awards Gala and biannual Metropolitan Restaurant Week. In early 2019, she became LRA PR’s vice president, overseeing employee engagement and talent development for the agency in addition to full client account management.

She takes pride in continually honing her communication and interpersonal skills in a collaborative team environment, and individually through her work on the International Foodservice Editorial Council’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee as the organization’s 2022 president. She also volunteers her time as an Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador for the Epilepsy Foundation and as a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier DC.

Avery’s accolades include IFEC’s 2023 TerrIFECer rising star award, FSR Magazine naming her to its 2022 40-under-40 Rising Stars list, Modern Luxury DC Magazine including her on The List, a guide to prominent DC-based leaders in the September 2020 issue, and Washington Life naming her to its 2019 Young and the Guest List.

All Sessions by Avery Meetre

February 26, 2026

Leading Like a Mother: Real Talk on Balance, Boundaries & Breaking Barriers
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Emerald Salon One
Why Now: Moms in leadership face unique pressures — and unique strengths.
Why It Matters: This session surfaces honest dialogue, support, and strategy for leading while caregiving.