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LGS SPOTLIGHT: April Brissette, Chief of Staff, BHG Financial

May 11, 2023

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 […]

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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 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.