April Callis-Birchmeier

April Callis-Birchmeier is a globally recognized change management expert, winner of the 2024 Change Awards - Lifetime award, bestselling author, and dynamic speaker who helps organizations simplify change and accelerate results. As CEO of Springboard Consulting, she works with clients in healthcare, higher education, and corporate sectors to create collaborative cultures that support successful transformation.
April is the creator of the READY, Set, Change!™ framework and author of two widely used resources: READY, Set, Change! Simplify and Accelerate Organizational Change and the READY, Set, CCMP™ Exam Prep Guide. She has helped over 130 professionals earn their CCMP™ certification and developed the CCMP™ Exam Simulator, a trusted prep tool.
A frequent keynote speaker and facilitator, April has presented at ACMP, PMI Global Summit, SHRM, and ATD conferences. She has led workshops for organizations like Verizon, the University of Michigan, and the State of Michigan, and has hosted two international summits with over 7,000 participants.
April holds certifications including CCMP™, MCMP, PMP®, CSP®, and ACC. She contributed to the development of the ACMP Standard for Change Management and served as Founding President of ACMP Michigan. She is also a Qualified Education Provider, certified coach, facilitator, and instructor for PMI Training.
Her expertise has been featured in Time Magazine, The New York Times, and The Associated Press. With over 6,000 LinkedIn followers and a popular newsletter, April continues to inspire professionals to lead positive change in a rapidly evolving world.