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April Reign

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Research Fellow at Emerson Collective
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

April Reign is a strategic communications leader and the founder of Reignstorm Ventures, Inc. A former campaign finance lawyer with a Juris Doctorate from The University of Texas, she leverages her legal and media expertise to advise major brands like Google, HBO, and SEPHORA on crisis communications and inclusive marketing strategies.

Outside of her consultancy, April is a prominent advocate for diversity and inclusion in the arts and technology. She actively engages in public speaking and strategic advisement, focusing on creating systemic change and opportunities for marginalized communities. She also enjoys exploring cultural issues through her media presence and discussions on sci-fi shows.

She created the viral hashtag and global movement #OscarsSoWhite, which successfully pressured the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to reform its policies.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Research Fellow
Job Level
Middle
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Social Justice Advocacy
Creator of the #OscarsSoWhite movement, she consistently champions representation for marginalized communities in media, arts, and technology.
Crisis Communications
Her profile highlights deep expertise in developing rapid-response strategies for high-pressure environments and major brands like HBO and P&G.
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Career

Work history

2-2022 - 12-2023
Research Fellow
Emerson Collective
6-2020 - 12-2022
Vice President of Content Strategy
Overture
8-2019
Equity Advisor
SEPHORA
7-2017
Senior Advisor on Media and Entertainment
Gauge
2-2015
Principal
Reignstorm Ventures, Inc.
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Education
Juris Doctorate
The University of Texas School of Law
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Texas McCombs School of Business
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