April Dinwoodie

April Dinwoodie is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in communications, marketing, and organizational leadership. Currently serving as the DEIB Lead at Steve Madden since July 2021, April also operates as a Podcaster, Speaker, Writer, and Adoptment Founder for June in April since January 2018. Previously, April held the position of Chief Executive at The Donaldson Adoption Institute, Inc. from October 2013 to April 2023, and worked as External Communications Director at JetBlue Airways from July 2012 to July 2013. Additional roles include Divisional Vice President of Brand Communications & Publicity at JCPenney, Integrated Marketing Consultant for various clients, and senior-level positions at Ruder Finn and Fleishman-Hillard. Early career included a role as Director of Marketing for Nautica, focusing on launching Nautica Jeans Co. April Dinwoodie graduated from The College of New Rochelle in 1993.