“My favorite session of the conference!”
April is fired up about empowering others to maximize their potential by leveraging their strengths. From achieving academic goals to conquering the professional world, she wants people to know that there is no limit to their talent and they deserve every victory they are willing to work for.
A U D I E N C E
Audiences can range from middle school students to accomplished professionals.
“Dr. Willis was fun, energetic, and shared strategies that can be applied at our future staff development.“
“Perfect for anyone striving to reach their full potential in their career.”
T O P I C S
Mission-Driven Goal Setting
- Harnessing Your Inner Beast to Accomplish Remarkable Feats
- Breaking Boundaries and Exceeding Expectations
- Roots & Resiliency: Valuing Your Community
Professional Capacity-Building
- Charting a Path to Your Dream Career
- Behind the Scenes: Hiring from Management’s Perspective
- Leading Amidst Uncertainty
Academic Achievement & Education
- Standing Out in a World of Scholars
- Creating Your Personal Mission Statement and Branding
- Differentiation & High Expectations: Setting Students Up for Success
“Wow! What a bright and professional woman. Dr. Willis exceeded my expectations and then some. Her work was impeccable and her advice on how to proceed, invaluable.”
PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2018-2020
• Presented for National Presidents of Large Leagues: Junior Leagues of America
• Keynote speaker at University of Texas, Terry Alumni Banquet, 1000 guests
• Presented at Texas Charter School Conference, audience of statewide leaders
• Spoke at the Dell Diamond on behalf of Hutto Women’s Alliance, the recognized
local non-profit as the community partner of the game
• Emceed non-profit fundraiser, Girls’ Night Out event, 200 attendees
• Launched YouTube channel exploring professional success tips
• Hosted professional & academic success workshops at the PeopleFund and the
Junior League of Austin
• Featured guest on MoveOn PAST Podcast hosted by Dr. Stephanie Smith
• Conducted a three-city book signing tour including Barnes & Noble in DFW
• Spoke at the Fort Worth Association of Black School Educators, 60 attendees
• Spoke to high school seniors in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, 400 attendees
2015-2017
• Hosted, presented, and emceed the multi-day Texas Title I Priority Schools
Summer Conferences- Four full days, 400+ attendees, statewide
• Presented three breakout session at the Charter Summer Summit- 1-hour
sessions, both interactive stations and lecture format
• Spoke at the NYOS Charter School Graduation- 600+ attendees
• Spoke at the NYOS Charter School Annual Music Festival- 200+ attendees
• Presented at the Advancing Improvement in Education (AIE) Conference as an
Education Specialist- statewide, 2000+ attendees, 1-hour breakout sessions
• Presented at various statewide trainings with the Texas Center for District and
School Support (TCDSS); traveled the state, visited schools and districts, led school
improvement efforts and presentations
• Presented at the AIE Conference as an Education Specialist- statewide, 2000+
attendees, 1-hour breakout sessions
• Presented at various statewide trainings with TCDSS; traveled the state, visited
schools and districts, led school improvement efforts and presentations
2013-2014
• Presented research, “College and Career Readiness Standards of Texas:
Effectiveness for At-Risk Youth,” at the Texas Council of Professors of Educational
Administration (TCPEA) state conference, in conjunction with the Texas
Association of School Administrators (TASA) state conference
• Presented research, “Educational Administrators and Their Role in Academic
Achievement for At-Risk Students,” at the TCPEA state conference
• Presented research, “Achievement Testing Bias,” at the Consortium of State
Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE) state conference
