Haslam College of Business - Andria Yates

Biography

Andria Yates is an executive leadership coach in the Executive MBA programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business, as well as a startup coach for Haslam’s Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She has also taught in Haslam’s Department of Management and Entrepreneurship and the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, in addition to serving as an executive-in-residence for the UT Research Foundation and leading study abroad trips to Italy.

Yates helps individuals and organizations navigate challenges and seize opportunities to thrive. With degrees in engineering and psychology, she has progressed from entry-level engineering roles to EVP positions in organizations ranging from large manufacturers to greenfield internet startups, and she also owns a small business. She mentors entrepreneurs at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center and provides consulting and coaching to clients including students and faculty.