a photo of April Abernethy
Relationships and Connections Program Manager
Employer & Events Team

April oversees welcome desk operations and employer recruiting processes. She has over 10 years’ experience in higher education, employer relations and career development. Skilled in relationship management by seeking out and cultivating relationships with diverse stakeholders. She is dedicated to engaging employer partners in order to develop and enhance robust talent pipelines with a focus on serving underserved communities to create more diverse workforce.

April grew up in southern Colorado and values her experience at MSU Denver while studying psychology in an urban environment. She loves exploring the wilderness of Colorado with her partner and their dogs, daydreaming of future travel plans and practicing her photography. As a lifelong learner and helper, she actively seeks out ways to improve herself, contribute to her community and live out her values to make the world a little bit better.