April MacLaga

April Maclaga is a seasoned UX architect and designer with extensive experience in web design, branding, and user experience research. Currently serving as a Senior UX Architect & Designer at the American Kennel Club since August 2018, April focuses on understanding diverse user needs to create effective UI designs and redesign customer support systems. Previous roles include freelance design and independent contracting for various organizations, co-founding Cerulean Spark where custom web solutions were developed, and a technical leadership position at Amdocs involving mission-critical financial systems. April holds a Master of Graphic Design from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with a Computer Science emphasis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.