APRIL ORANGE NEWBERRY
Kingston Springs,TN
Summary
Strategic advisor and high-level fundraising leader with 18+ years advising executives, elected officials, and high-visibility organizations. Generated 25M+ in revenue and sponsorship outcomes while building trusted stakeholder and corporate partnerships. Known for delivering calm strategic insight, resilient leadership support, and high-performance decision guidance in fast-paced environments – paired with a unique background in human performance insight and wellbeing support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Principal | Strategy & Performance Advisor
April Orange Consulting
01.2007 - Current
- Trusted advisor to executives, elected officials, and organizational leaders operating in high-pressure, public-facing environments. Lead strategy across fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and major initiatives while providing leadership decision support and performance guidance.
- Selected Impact
- Raised $25M+ across campaigns, initiatives, and sponsorships
- Secured $2M+ in under five months for Nashville's citywide transportation referendum
- Directed national and statewide finance strategy for U.S. Senate, gubernatorial, and mayoral campaigns
- Built and managed high-value donor and corporate partnerships generating multi-million-dollar outcomes
- Produced large-scale VIP events and experiences for audiences ranging from 200-2000+
- Served as confidential advisor to senior leaders navigating complex political and public environments
- Supported executive clarity, resilience, and high-pressure decision-making through performance-focused guidance
Wellbeing & Performance Support — Consulting for Leaders
01.2020 - Current
- Offers confidential high-performance guidance and support to individuals navigating challenges or roadblocks. Supports clarity, confidence, and resilience through energy-management practices and mindset integration.
Special Project - Investigative Research Consultant
HBOmax
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided research support and strategic insight alongside a private investigator for a high-profile national crime documentary project centered on a historic Austin, TX homicide case. Ensured factual accuracy while managing sensitive case information and family considerations.
- (Aired August 3, 2025 — 4-episode series)
- True Crime Documentary
- The Yogurt Shop Murders (TV Mini Series 2025) - IMDb
- The Yogurt Shop Murders - Wikipedia
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TNGraduate Studies - Criminal Justice
Middle Tennessee State University
Skills
- Leadership & Executive Advisory
- Corporate Donor Relations
- Sponsorship Development
- Stakeholder Community Engagement
- Major Event VIP Experience Management
- Confidential Strategy & High-Pressure Decision Support
- Human Performance & Strategic Insight
Certification
- Reiki Master Certification - Energy & Stress Optimization, Wellbeing Support
- Medical Intuition Training - Private student of Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD
- Advanced Intuitive Insight Training — Focus on performance & mindset-physical wellness integration
Community & Personal
- Former Board Appointments and Service: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, The Martha O'Bryan Center
- Leadership Middle Tennessee - Class of 2005
- Long-standing Tennessee resident with deep community and political ties across the state. Passionate about empowering women in leadership roles and supporting Nashville's growth and culture.
Timeline
Special Project - Investigative Research Consultant
HBOmax
01.2021 - 01.2025
Wellbeing & Performance Support — Consulting for Leaders
01.2020 - Current
Founder & Principal | Strategy & Performance Advisor
April Orange Consulting
01.2007 - Current
Graduate Studies - Criminal Justice
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Lipscomb University