April Degraff

April DeGraff is a highly experienced marketing and communications professional currently serving as Senior Advisor at University of Missouri Health Care since June 2023, where responsibilities include leading project management and strategic growth initiatives. Prior roles encompass Account Director at Prairie Dog, a healthcare marketing agency, and various positions at University of Missouri Health Care, including Manager of Marketing Strategy and Senior Marketing Strategist, contributing to strategic marketing and communications plans that enhance brand image and community perception. April's earlier experience includes marketing leadership roles at Missouri Valley College and a public relations internship at Callis & Associates. April holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Central Missouri and a BA in Public Relations from Missouri Valley College, complemented by a Mini MBA in Marketing.