Working collaboratively with large and small teams April developed and led projects from start-up, full-implementation, to scale-up. As an enterprise leader she developed and cultivated staff, created and implemented fundraising strategies, designed and analyzed SWOT research, formulated competitive market analysis and evaluated outcomes to determine next steps. She has a deep passion for work that directly supports marginalized communities and engages stakeholders in meaningful stewardship that leads to long-term impact and partnership.
As a Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (J-DEI) facilitator, April has worked closely with organizations and agencies on the development and implementation of J-DEI strategies that support their framework including group trainings and on-going support as well as tailored resources.
April has led the recruitment and orientation of new leadership and volunteer engagement; establishing communication and CRM systems to support growth and development. She enjoys thinking broadly and applying operational processes and systems that support the diverse landscape of organizations.
April is a graduate of Notre Dame of Maryland University and earned her Masters from Johns Hopkins University.