April joined the Food Law and Policy Clinic in January 2024. Prior to joining FLPC, she served as the Policy Analyst for the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University (The Policy Center), where she led the development of equity-centered policy recommendations to ensure farmers of color are prioritized in legislation and programming.
April is passionate about supporting historically marginalized groups and communities through equity-focused policy development and education. Prior to her role at The Policy Center, April served as a law clerk for the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General, the Louisiana State Senate, and the Louisiana House of Representatives. She holds a BA in English from Tougaloo College, an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi, and a JD from Southern University Law Center, where she earned certificates in Public Law and Tax Law. April is an active member of the Louisiana Bar.
