Leadership with purpose
Meet the leaders guiding EmpowerBands Worldwide as we advance safety, accessibility, and faster emergency response through smart wearable technology.
Our responsibility
“Protecting people requires trustworthy leadership, responsible innovation, and a commitment to the communities we serve.”
Our board provides strategic guidance, fiscal oversight, community advocacy, and accountability.
The people behind the mission
Each board member brings experience, compassion, and a commitment to creating safer and more inclusive communities.
Founder
Chief Executive Officer
April McDaniel founded EmpowerBands Worldwide with a vision to improve emergency response through innovative wearable technology. She leads the organization’s strategic direction, partnerships, fundraising initiatives, and long-term growth while keeping its mission centered on protecting vulnerable individuals and supporting families.
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Co-Founder
Director of Operations
Avery Johnson oversees daily operations, community outreach, strategic partnerships, and organizational development. He brings leadership, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to community service while helping build relationships with schools, healthcare providers, first responders, and nonprofit organizations.
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Treasurer
Financial Oversight
Selina provides financial oversight for EmpowerBands Worldwide, including budgeting, fiscal accountability, and organizational compliance. She helps ensure that the organization’s resources are managed responsibly while supporting long-term sustainability and mission-driven growth.
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The EmpowerBands Worldwide Board of Directors is committed to responsible governance, transparency, and thoughtful growth. Together, we work to develop technology that enhances safety, supports independence, and strengthens communities.
We lead with honesty, accountability, and responsible decision-making.
We design with diverse abilities, needs, and real-world situations in mind.
We pursue practical technology that helps people when every second matters.
We collaborate with families, caregivers, schools, and public-safety partners.
Build safer communities with us
We welcome conversations with schools, healthcare organizations, first responders, disability advocates, sponsors, and community leaders.