April Crawford-Smith
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
April Crawford-Smith is a dedicated advocate for social justice and the environment, striving to build empowered and sustainable communities.
Currently serving as the Project Manager at The Valley Centre, she focuses on sustainable community building and youth empowerment, particularly within Aboriginal communities nationwide.
As the Convenor of Pingala Community Renewables in Sydney, April is dedicated to unlocking the potential of community finance for community-owned solar farms.
With a background in campaigning, community facilitation, and project management, April is passionate about finding creative solutions driven by communities to address climate change and foster resilience.
In addition to her professional roles, April possesses a range of self-taught skills including website development, photography, video-making, and graphic design. She is also an aspiring author and an artist in her leisure.
April's educational background includes studying Leadership at the Centre for Sustainability Leadership, Environmental Science, Political Science, and Economics at McGill University, and Geography and Political Economy at the University of Sydney.
Throughout her career, April has held various roles such as Project Manager for sustainable community building projects, Convenor for community renewables, Community Organizer, Project Manager focusing on remote Aboriginal energy projects, Fundraiser, Tutor, and Workshop Facilitator.
April Crawford-Smith's commitment to social and environmental causes, combined with her diverse skill set and educational foundation, positions her as a prominent figure in advocating for community-driven solutions and sustainable development.
