April Byrd is a lifelong North Carolinian. She grew up in Shelby, North Carolina. Most of her family lived nearby and she still has contact with her friends that she met during preschool.April absolutely adores Shelby’s small but tight community that’s like a family to her. She also went to college in Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. April didn’t exactly know what to do for her future career, she worked at the GAP and then at her father's construction business. She gained the skills of developing a thick skin and not taking things too personal during these two stints.How did she start her career in government relations?What advice would April give to youngsters?How would she like to be remembered?Tune in to the State Lobbying Heroes Podcast as April Byrd talks about her life experiences and all the knowledge that she’s gathered throughout it!