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April Canter, MPA

Government Affairs Strategist

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About Me

My background

I am the Federal Strategy Director for AARP, where I work with Congressional Republicans to advocate for the 50+ community.


Previously, I was the Coalitions Director & Senior Legislative Assistant for Congressman Joe Sempolinski (NY-23), managing Congressional appropriations requests, legislative movement, co-sponsorship, and stakeholder e

I am the Federal Strategy Director for AARP, where I work with Congressional Republicans to advocate for the 50+ community.


Previously, I was the Coalitions Director & Senior Legislative Assistant for Congressman Joe Sempolinski (NY-23), managing Congressional appropriations requests, legislative movement, co-sponsorship, and stakeholder engagement.


Before that, I spent four years at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, managing the U.S. government affairs strategy and overseeing the Harley Political Action Committee (HarleyPAC).


Prior to Harley-Davidson, I focused on the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses at the American Nurses Association and protected intellectual property rights for artists at the Recording Academy – The GRAMMYs.


I am passionate about public service, having served at every level of government – municipal, county, state, and federal – and in every branch – legislative, executive, and judiciary.


I grew up in the Grand Canyon State, Arizona. I hold a BS in Political Science from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver.

My experience

  • Four members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • AARP
  • ASXL Rare Research Endowment Foundation (ARRE).
  • Harley-Davidson Motor Company
  • RightNOW Women PAC
  • American Nurses Association
  • House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform
  • The Recording Academy - The GRAMMYs
  • The Arizona State Senate
  • Political Campaign Staff & Management
  • Legislative, Executiv

  • Four members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • AARP
  • ASXL Rare Research Endowment Foundation (ARRE).
  • Harley-Davidson Motor Company
  • RightNOW Women PAC
  • American Nurses Association
  • House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform
  • The Recording Academy - The GRAMMYs
  • The Arizona State Senate
  • Political Campaign Staff & Management
  • Legislative, Executive & Judiciary Branches
  • Federal, State, County & Municipal 
  • Political Action Committee Fundraising & Compliance 

My strengths

Building Relationships

Crafting & Implementing Strategy

Moving Legislation 

Project Management 

Issue Advocacy

Coalition Building

Management

Direct Supervisor of Large and Small Teams/Colleagues

Hire, Interview, Select and Negotiate Contracts for Direct Employees & Consultants

Create & Manage Budgets

Train, Teach, Coach, & Mentor

Conflict Resolution 

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