Author - Intercultural Etiquette & Protocol Pundit - International Relations Strategist – Executive Coach – Catalytic Leader – Humanitarian - United Nations NGO Peace Ambassador
Dr. April Ripley is the founder and CEO of The Premiere Image, Inc., a company specializing in the etiquette, protocol, and leadership skills needed for today's ever-changing world. She has delivered her expertise and counsel to governments, corporations, universities, and non-profit organizations across six continents.
“Exceptional Living with Dr. April Ripley” is a life and business strategy virtual and live platform, which “informs, inspires and ignites” individuals with sage insights, time-tested principles and tools to live “an exceptional life, unique by design”.
Driven to share her insights for exceptional living with a broader audience, Dr. Ripley has written several books, including, The Calling Card of Business: Success from the Inside Out, and Think. Innovate. Create.: Solidify Your Vision, Find Effective Strategies, and Maximize Your Influence”. She has made multiple television, radio and conference appearances, that have cultivated a growing social media following.
Dr. Ripley founded The Innovation Network Collaborative, “The I.N.C.”, a collaborative of global thinkers, innovators and influencers, from varied industries, that provide “Thought to Action” solutions in strategic planning and implementation, utilizing the “five capital model” for the betterment of humanity and society.
Dr. Ripley earned a Bachelors in Business and a Masters in Law from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Ministry and Diplomacy and Doctor of Strategic Leadership and Ethics from C.I.C.A. University & Seminary. Dr. Ripley has trained and received certifications from Harvard University in Negotiation, Diplomacy, and Public Policy Leadership. She is credentialed in Strategic Leadership and Management by the City and Guilds London Institute. Dr. Ripley is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker, and is a registered neutral with the State Bar of Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution.
She serves as Vice-President of the Georgia Council of International Visitor's International Women's Association, is a member of the Protocol & Diplomacy International-Protocol Officers Association and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, and serves on several for profit and non-profit boards.
Dr. April Ripley is an Executive Trustee of The International Third World Leadership Association (ITWLA), chaired by the late Dr. Myles Munroe. She holds diplomatic status with the United Nations (UN) through Word of Life Ministries International (WOLMI) and serves as WOLMI's Main Representative to the UN at Geneva, the Director-General of International Affairs and Chief of Protocol, and an UN Peace Ambassador for the organization. Dr. Ripley has been recognized for her local and international humanitarian work, and awarded the United States President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Developing and training world leaders to be global agents of change is in Dr. April Ripley’s DNA. Her investment in creating a blueprint for life enhancement has increased her sphere of influence worldwide. Dr. Ripley is an “Ambassador of Civility” and an advocate for the positive and balanced development of a global society.
“The purpose of my work has always been to integrate the five capitals with character, capacity, competency and empathy, undergirding the right to development, through the participation and benefit of humanity and the betterment of the world house in which we all reside." - April Ripley
“When you are ready to take your image, etiquette, leadership and overall life to the next level, I highly recommend that you call April Ripley. She is a powerful and profound communicator, coach, teacher, mentor, and business advisor. Dr. Ripley is a networker’s networker. She is connected and her reputation precedes her. When you meet April, you know you have met a person of greatness. I highly recommend that you consult with Dr. April Ripley when you are ready to take your image and life to the next level.” - Delatorro L. McNeal, II - Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur