
April Leonard
Public Information Officer - Kansas City Health Department
April Leonard is the president of April Communicates and the Public Information Officer for the Kansas City Health Department. Previously, she was the City's Social Media Manager, overseeing the City's social media and training employees on social media management. Her coverage includes notable events like former United States President Biden's visit to Kansas City, the 2023 NFL Draft, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Announcement and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parades. With over twelve years in communications and ten years in social media, April has worked with prominent organizations like NBC Universal and BET. She has also worked at a celebrity public relations firm as a nonprofit social media manager and communications director for a fashion organization. April holds a master's degree in communications and a bachelor's in political science.
April is passionate about pouring into others and is recognized for her expertise in social media. She engages in public speaking at various conferences and events, including the Government Social Media Conference 2023/2024, the International Social Media Club, the Regional Association of Public Information Officers, Global Ties and Ragan Communications & PR Daily's Speech Writing & Public Affairs Conference and also its Social Media Conference" at Walt Disney World.