April Wallace

April Wallace is the Health Equity Partnership Manager for the American Heart Association (AHA), Voices for Healthy Kids initiative. As a public health professional and passionate advocate, her work is dedicated to understanding the root causes of inequities and working to ensure the most socio-economically disadvantaged communities are represented and resourced across the Voices initiative. Prior to joining Voices, was the program lead for the Million Hearts Collaboration (cooperative agreement between AHA and CDC) developing collaborative partnerships with health organizations and community partners to support regional cardiovascular health programs. Her experience also includes leading diverse work groups, along with developing and implementing health education and promotion programs to improve health in communities, nationwide. 

April is an alumna of Howard University, holding a BS in Health Sciences and Master of Healthcare Administration and Education. She is deeply committed to advancing equity, and civil rights for people of marginalized populations. A native Detroiter, she is passionate about engaging communities to build collective power and improve health outcomes. 

As a self-proclaimed yogi and self-help enthusiast, April is always seeking inspiration and cultural immersion through her love for travel, performing arts and listening to audiobooks and podcasts. She is deeply connected to her village of family and friends in her second home of Prince Georges County, MD, where she now resides with her husband and son.