April Catarella

April Catarella has a background in marketing, communications and non-profit management, April brings a diverse set of skills to Gambel Communications clients.

April graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. While attending LSU, April proudly served as a Batgirl for the LSU Baseball program and worked in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

An avid sports fan, April began her marketing career working in minor league sports. First, for the Louisiana IceGators, a minor league hockey team in Lafayette, and then for the Montgomery Biscuits, the double-A baseball affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays in Montgomery, Alabama. April led both the Fan Entertainment and Community Relations strategies for the Biscuits.

Wishing to return home to the New Orleans area, April later joined the Muscular Dystrophy Association where she served as Executive Director through several years and transitions. Her role included building awareness, executing special events and developing client relationships throughout the state of Louisiana.

April also served as the Communications Manager for Einstein Charter Schools in New Orleans where she aided in branding and communications strategies as the charter network opened three new schools over two years.

April is a Board Member and Vice President of Communications of American Marketing Association New Orleans. She is also a former member of the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans and graduate of their YLC Leadership Development Series. April also volunteers her time as a Board Member for Swollfest Fishing Rodeo which is held in Grand Isle, LA every June and benefits children’s charities and military families.

Outside of the office, you can find April strolling through City Park with her dog Murphy, dancing to live music at every festival or watching LSU and Saints games.