April Beard is a Contingent Workforce Consultant helping organizations elevate their programs through cost savings initiatives, vendor rationalization, and improved buyer experiences. Previously, April managed the Contingent Workforce Program for CENTENE, the largest insurer of Medicare / Medicaid Insurance, responsible for high-volume, efficient staffing strategies for contingent and SOW workers that support health plans touching 1 in every 15 individuals across America. April’s 20 + year staffing career includes negotiating labor contracts for Progressive Insurance, management of MSP programs at TAPFIN and Bartech/Impellam Group, and recruiting top talent in various recruiting roles. Her well-rounded background of client, vendor, and MSP experience, along with her first language of sarcasm, brings a neutral approach to daily activities, ensuring equitable outcomes for all parties.