April Reber

April Reber is a Visiting Assistant Professor specializing in Cultural Anthropology at Brigham Young University. Her research examines extremism and democratic legitimacy, particularly through the lens of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, analyzing political performance, humor, and normalization strategies.

Research domains include political anthropology, democratic theory, and the sociocultural dynamics of post-unification Germany. She mentors graduate research, including studies on Hmong communities in Thailand.

Publications explore how extremist groups navigate democratic frameworks using performative tactics, corporeal politics, and regional narratives, with recent work addressing pandemic-era democracy.