April Callis-Birchmeier is a globally recognized change management expert and bestselling author, celebrated for her influential work in organizational culture and change. Honored with the 2024 Change Awards – Lifetime Award and named a Global Guru in Organizational Culture from 2020 to 2025, April has led complex transformations in government, healthcare, higher education, and corporate sectors.

As the CEO of Springboard Consulting, April specializes in preparing project, change, and HR professionals to lead successful change initiatives. Her READY framework, showcased in her bestselling book “READY, Set, Change! Simplify and Accelerate Organizational Change,” has become an essential guide for teams navigating change. Through practical tools and actionable insights, April’s work simplifies change processes, fostering collaborative cultures and driving effective transformations.

April’s certifications—Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP™), Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP™)—underscore her expertise and dedication to excellence. Her contributions to developing the global Standard for Change Management and her role as a Qualified Education Provider for the Association of Change Management Professionals and creator of PMI Training courses highlight her impact on the profession.

April is a dynamic speaker who has inspired audiences at major conferences across industries. Her program, “Gossip Stoppers – Leading a Positive Workplace,” has garnered national attention, with her insights featured in outlets like Time Magazine, The Associated Press, and The New York Times. Committed to transforming organizations through well-managed change, April’s READY framework empowers leaders and teams to achieve high adoption and successful outcomes.