Women of Influence: Former Alabama State Rep. April Weaver

Starting her political career just 10 years ago in the Alabama State House, April Weaver has built quite the work-horse reputation having served in numerous national and state legislative leadership roles. Earlier this month, she left her third term for the opportunity to work in the Trump Administration as the U.S. Health and Human Services Regional Director for Region IV.

First elected to represent House District 49 in November 2010, Weaver wasted no time moving up the ranks in the State House. After just five years, she became the first woman in Alabama history to be appointed as Chairman of the House Health Committee in 2015 where she has been instrumental in shaping healthcare policy in the Yellowhammer State.

Her work in improving the state’s healthcare didn’t stop in the State House. She has also served on numerous healthcare-related boards and task forces, including the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council.

Perhaps her passion for helping others stems from the fact that she’s a registered nurse who holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration. Under her belt, she has over 23 years of leadership and management experience working in urban, suburban and rural hospitals, and has been recognized across the State of Alabama for her healthcare leadership.

Within the Trump Administration, Weaver will oversee HHS operation in  Region IV, consisting of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, and North Carolina, as well as the Region’s six federally recognized Tribes.

“Serving in the Alabama House of Representatives has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. It has been a tremendous honor and privilege to represent the people of House District 49 for the past ten years,” said Weaver. “I am forever grateful for the trust and confidence they have placed in me as their Representative and I am deeply honored to have been chosen to join the Trump Administration. I am excited to be able to use my skills and experience at a national level during this unprecedented time and I look forward to supporting President Trump’s initiatives and serving the people of our nation.”

In addition to her role as Chairman of the House Health Committee she also served as Chair of the Shelby County House Delegation as well as a member of the Rules, Internal Affairs and State Government committees. Additionally, she served in the national roles of Vice-Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and Vice-Chair of the Energy Council.