April Marshall

April is writing to encourage those struggling with mental illness and substance abuse during the coronavirus pandemic. She is currently Chief of Research and Project Design for a consulting partnership in Jacksonville, Florida. April is a former broadcast journalist, nonprofit executive, Guardian ad Litem Supervisor, Governor's One-on-One Manager in North Carolina, Graduate Program Coordinator for Public Policy Studies at Duke University and an education lobbyist. She is a volunteer crisis counselor and youth running coach. Her undergraduate degrees are in broadcasting and justice studies, with a Master's in Organizational Management. April is active in programs representing equality issues for minorities, and the LGBTQ community, while also advocating for initiatives addressing poverty alleviation, homelessness, at-risk youth, human trafficking, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and grassroots efforts focusing on social injustice. April also is endeared to wildlife and nature preservation, as she enjoys outdoor activities like jogging, cycling, camping and hiking. Her two nieces and nephew bring the greatest joy, in addition to the many family talents from her three great nieces and two great nephews!