April Lewis

April Lewis is a certified executive coach, motivational speaker, and leadership strategist whose work is guided by the principle: "Human First, Employee Second." With more than 15 years of experience in personal development and leadership, Lewis focuses on helping individuals and organizations enhance performance by prioritizing well-being, mental fitness, and authentic engagement. A U.S. Army combat veteran and former international athlete, Lewis draws on a background of discipline and resilience in her coaching and speaking engagements.

As CEO of A. Lewis Academy, Inc., a learning and development consultancy based in Florida, Lewis has developed programs addressing performance challenges across organizational levels. Her Workwell System supports healthcare managers and teams in achieving measurable results by addressing challenges at the individual, team, and organizational levels. As founder of the "I Am Empowered" brand, Lewis provides leaders with tools and strategies to transform stressed and unmotivated teams into collaborative, high-functioning units. Her expertise includes executive coaching, strategic planning, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), corporate culture, and women's leadership development.

Lewis is a best-selling author and contributed to "The Missing Piece in Forgiveness: Overcoming the Impossible," sharing how personal tragedy influenced her commitment to mental wellness and resilience. Her professional background includes senior leadership roles such as director of health center operations and HR training at National Association of Community Health Centers and chief operating officer at Community Integrated Management Services. Lewis also consults as director of the National Center for Workforce Development and Training.

A keynote speaker, Lewis has been featured in media outlets and has addressed audiences at national conferences, offering insights on leadership, mindset, and the importance of self-care in professional environments. Her academic background includes studies in certified health coaching at Institute for Integrative Nutrition, an MBA from Everglades University, and a degree in journalism and mass communications from University of South Carolina. Lewis delivers a message that sustainable success in healthcare leadership, executive coaching, and organizational development begins from the inside out.