April Nilsen (she/her)
Vice President of Development & Impact
April Nilsen joined WABS in 2014 and now serves as Vice President of Development & Impact. She oversees WABS' fund development strategy, including grants, individual giving, fundraising events, communications, and marketing. She also leads the organization's data strategy, including data collection and analysis, with a focus on measuring and communicating the impact of WABS' work.
In over a decade with WABS, April has held many roles, including leading student enrichment programs and 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs. She joined the organization while completing her graduate degree, which focused on education policy, program evaluation, and nonprofit management. Prior to joining the organization, she has experience as an educator and an administrator in early childhood education. April holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and a Master’s in Public Administration from the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Snohomish County Legal Services. In her time outside of work, April enjoys spending time with her daughters, camping, and reading.
