Dr. April Moreton joined the UNW family in February 2019 as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. She oversees development, alumni and parent engagement, advancement services, the Northwestern Fund and marketing and communications. She loves talking all things Northwestern! Prior to her appointment, Dr. Moreton led various fundraising efforts for University Advancement and served as an adjunct instructor and thesis advisor in the master’s program at John Brown University (JBU) in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Prior to JBU, she served at Dallas Baptist University and University of North Texas.
Dr. Moreton received her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from Texas Christian University, Master of Arts in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of North Texas. She is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) and holds a crisis communication certification from Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). She serves on the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) Commission for Chief Institutional Advancement Officers.
April and her husband, Sam, are the proud parents of Asher (20), Ava (18), Brock (14), and Scarlett (12). Asher and Ava are UNW students: guitar performance and psychology/criminal justice respectively. Brock is a speed skater and Scarlett micro-manages the family.
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