Jonathan April

About Jonathan April

Launched in 2012 by Cappex, College Greenlight is now a new division within EAB. College Greenlight’s mission is to increase the number of lower-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students who access, afford, and complete higher education. We do this by building and engaging a powerful advocacy network connecting both “sides of desk”: the counselors and organizations who support and guide these students, and the colleges that are seeking to increase their representation and success. The Greenlight team works every day to support and connect these key stakeholders for students, providing them with both valuable online resources (tools, events, and content) and personalized interaction and service, all fortified by our passion for our mission. We view our work through the lens of access and equity-striving to reduce barriers to education, close information gaps, uncover life-changing opportunities, and help more students to fulfill their potential through education.

Experience

1. General Manager

   College Greenlight, A Part Of Eab

   Apr 2012 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Founder and General Manager of College Greenlight since its launch in 2012. As General Manager of College Greenlight, Jonathan is responsible for developing our strategic vision, ensuring that our community members (students, organizational partners, and college clients) are delighted with our efforts, and managing our incredible team. He has been with Greenlight since its inception and is thrilled with our growth and impact.

Education

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  1995 — 1997

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor’s Degree

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Web Analytics
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Social Media
• Program Management
• Event Planning
• Nonprofits
• Leadership
• Management
• Marketing
• Analytics
• Higher Education
• Public Speaking