LGS SPOTLIGHT: April Brissette, Chief of Staff, BHG Financial
LGS Class of 2020 Hometown: Syracuse (graduate of Henninger High School) Home today: Tully (commutes daily to Syracuse for work) Pride & Vision What makes you proud to be a Syracusan? Many things: Our city is diverse. We have a strong sense of community. We have a great presence in the arts. We have great […]
Hometown: Syracuse (graduate of Henninger High School)
Home today: Tully (commutes daily to Syracuse for work)
Pride & Vision
What makes you proud to be a Syracusan?
Many things: Our city is diverse. We have a strong sense of community. We have a great presence in the arts. We have great entertainment options. We have some of the best restaurants. We enjoy a low cost of living . We are centrally located in the state, giving us the ability for day trips and weekend trips to a number of attractive locations. I could go on....
What is your vision for Syracuse?
A thriving community in Syracuse would be one with more cohesion, new efforts to reduce crime, more community support, and more access to mental-health resources among other things.
About Your Community Work
How do you help strengthen our community?
I am a walking cheerleader for Syracuse. Our city has so much to offer and I often tell people that it’s the most beautiful place in the world, eight months of the year. Winter is still fun, but the other three seasons in Syracuse — I don’t know how you beat them anywhere else.
Causes Supported
What causes, issues, or organizations do you actively support?
I am actively involved in a number of charities through my employer. For example, I recently volunteered for a Make-A-Wish Central New York event. I am most proud of the board seat I have at David’s Refuge. I became the treasurer this year as well. The mission of David’s Refuge is: “To provide respite, resources and support to parents and guardians of children with special needs or life-threatening medical conditions where they will be refreshed, restored and renewed in their role as caregivers.” As a parent of a special-needs child myself, I know first-hand how important this support is. I am honored to serve on the board.
ABOUT LGS
LGS memory: What was the most surprising aspect of your LGS experience?
After growing up in Syracuse my entire life, there was so much I still didn’t know about what our city has to offer, and what areas need support from the community. LGS ignited a new passion in me to explore Syracuse and to get even more involved than I already was.
