April Allison received her B.A. in International Studies in Business & Economics from the University of North Texas.
At the University of North Texas, she was a member of Model International Organization where she represented UNT from 2011 to 2013 as a delegate in Model Arab League (National Council on US-Arab Relations), and won the 'Outstanding Delegate' Award in April 2013. She was also an economic analyst for the Student Investment Group, a position typically reserved for graduate students. She crafted a forecast on fiscal cliff decisions and outcomes which added to the development of an economic research & analysis portfolio to aid SIG in investment decisions.
In May of 2013, she attended George Mason University's Exploring Liberty Seminar. The Exploring Liberty seminar is invitation-only, and introduces classical liberal approaches to creating a peaceful, prosperous, free society. The interdisciplinary curriculum shows the importance of liberty from multiple angles, and draws lecturers and students from a variety of disciplines from around the world.
It was at this seminar that she was invited to write for the blog Flee Double Ignorance on Economic-oriented issues.
In July of 2013, she presented her paper, 'The Effects of Gender Bias on Neoclassical Economic Theory and Analysis" at the annual IAFFE conference held at Stanford University.
Around this time, April began interning for EARTHWORKS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development while promoting sustainable solutions. She was a Communications & Development Intern, working directly under Sharon Wilson, aka "Texas Sharon". She was a researcher and ghost writer for Ms. Wilson.
During the 2013 summer and fall, April was invited by one of her professors to work on a Hay-Bale house project; the sustainable construction of a house built from local resources, including sand, water, hydrated lime, and hay.
April then went on to volunteer for the United Nations Development Programme as a writer and graphic designer for a female empowerment and gender equity project in Somalia.
Presently, April is studying Early Childhood Education. She believes that not only is equitable education an important factor in economic development, but Early Childhood Education is especially essential for human capital achievements. A strong foundation in education at an early age has profound effects. Children's brains grow rapidly; early learning has lifelong effects. April has a particular interest in equitable education for young women and girls and for those with learning disabilities.
April is currently a writer for SEEDS Theatre Group in Papua New Guinea, an NGO that focuses on human rights, gender-based violence, and community development.
