April L. Smith is an accomplished individual with a diverse background in religious studies, business administration, and literary agency management. She holds a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Chicago Theological Seminary, where she developed a particular interest in Womanist, African American studies, and Social Justice.

In addition to her religious studies degree, April earned an MBA with a focus on marketing from the University of Maryland (GC) in 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina A&T State University, which she completed in 1987.

April has furthered her education with a certification in education from North Carolina State University in 2015. This commitment to education aligns with her broader interests in social justice and womanist studies.

Professionally, April is the owner of the KinZac Group Literary Agency, a boutique agency that takes pride in representing distinguished social justice leaders. Some of the notable figures she represents include Mrs. Jacqueline L. Jackson, the wife of Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Former Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr., Dr. James A. Forbes, Sr. (Senior Pastor Emeritus of Riverside Church, NYC), and Dr. Rochelle L. Ford (8th President of Dillard University).

April has also participated in the Yale Writers Workshop in the summer of 2023, enhancing her skills and network in the literary world.

Her involvement extends beyond her literary agency work, as she has hosted a C-SPAN event for Mrs. Jacqueline Jackson and Jesse L. Jackson Jr., showcasing her engagement in social and political spheres.

April resides in Raleigh, NC, and is active on social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram, where she shares insights into her professional activities and engages with her audience. Her agency, The KinZac Group, LLC, is a testament to her commitment to promoting literature that addresses social justice issues. April's publication of "Water Dancing" in Decolonial Passage, an online journal, is a noteworthy accomplishment.