Abril Navarro, Instructional Technologist, is in her first term on Staff Council. Abril is part of the Learning, Research and Technology Team located in Neilson Library.
Abril started at Smith College in August 2020, during the pandemic when the College was operating remotely. She works with faculty and students offering support for pedagogical tools like Moodle and WordPress.
The Personnel and Policy Committee (PPC), co-chaired by Abril and Andrea Fernandes, meets once a month with the Office of Human Resources. The PPC is persistent and observant, meeting twice monthly to review feedback received and bring those patterns, concerns or questions submitted via the anonymous form on the Staff Council website to HR on behalf of all staff. Abril is also on the Communications Committee.
What does Abril like best about being a part of Staff Council?
“To connect with staff in so many other departments. It is easy to stay in your circle and focus on what [you] need to do. I give Staff Council credit for getting to know the Smith community and see the College as more than just my department.”
Some of Abril’s Favorites
Season: fall
Hobby: gym & crossfit – ask her about handstand pushups!
Food: lime soup
Place on Campus: the amphitheater in the back of Neilson Library
