April Baserga

April Baserga serves as the Director of Development at California Polytechnic State University's Orfalea College of Business. With deep ties to the Central Coast, she leverages stakeholder collaboration, economic insights, and analytics to advance initiatives. Her career spans leadership roles in hospitality, private consulting, and luxury events, including driving $2.5M in revenue for a regional whiskey company and founding SLO County’s largest hospitality group.

• Bachelor’s in Communication from University of Colorado, Boulder
• Guest lecturer at Cal Poly and Leadership SLO

Her research interests align with Business Development and Hospitality Management, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and economic growth. She also integrates skills from her certifications in Mediation and Restorative Justice Facilitation into professional and volunteer work. While no scientific awards are listed, her career highlights include contract negotiations for high-stakes events and fostering regional hospitality networks.