April Pekel

April Pekel, MBA, CCMP, is a seasoned professional in change management with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Senior Director of Change Management at Northwestern Mutual, April has also held positions such as Change Management Director for the Portfolio Execution Team and Assistant Director of Organizational Change Management focusing on Field Experience Alignment. Previous experience includes managerial roles at AXA and advisement at Prudential Financial, along with positions at Lauenstein & Associates and SagePoint Financial. April's educational background includes a Project LEAD certification from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and a degree from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.