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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this EdUp Experience  Episode, sponsored by the Black History and Culture Academy, we welcome Nnenna Darlene Umelloh, CEO & Founder, Black Hair Management! Listen in as Joe & Liz talk with Nnenna about her story as an entrepreneur and why her company is needed now more than ever.  Nnenna Umelloh is a Data Analyst, seasoned strategist, and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and CEO of Black Hair Management. Nnenna proactively advocates for the wellbeing of Black women and women of color. In three months, she tripled her team and acquired 3 new brand partnerships. She built her career on two core values: transparency and social justice advocacy. As an Impact Founder, she incorporates community and social justice advocacy into every aspect of her business. When she isn't working or community organizing, she's probably reading a good book.  She earned her BBA in Marketing and a BA in Liberal Studies from the University of Houston. She also has a Masters of Science in International Business and a Masters of Science in Business Analytics from the Hult International School of Business. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast!  In this episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by EvoLLLUtion we welcome Alfred Zaccagnino, Founder and President of the Samarian Group.  Alfred gives his thoughts on higher education from a global perspective given his investment firm's impact.  He discusses the critical nature of OJT (On-the-job-training) and he discusses how we are each a direct result of the five closes people to us.  In his words, "health is the new wealth" given CV-19 and the change in perspective it has brought to our lives.  You won't want to miss this episode for both personal and professional development! Alfred Zaccagnino is the Founder and President of the Samarian Group, a private equity firm based in NYC. Alfred Zaccagnino and his team manage many investments spanning all sectors. Under his leadership the company has explored new opportunities and expanded globally through strategic partnerships in the United States and abroad.  Also a well-known charitable contributor, he supports nonprofits such Hank’s Yanks and the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. He is also an esteemed member of the Global Sustainability Network (GSN), a network of over 500 global change makers dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this EdUp Embedded Episode, sponsored by the Black History and Culture Academy, Joe talks one-on-one with Lisa Honaker, Managing Director of Sales, Eastern U.S., FedEx Office.  Lisa oversees a huge piece of the FedEx Office organization including near 200 employees and millions in sales.  With a focus on helping higher education institutions drive operational efficiencies in the shipping, printing, marketing and product areas, she has a unique perspective on higher ed and how large organizations perceive higher ed.  Lisa and Joe discuss how the right technology and efficiency can move institutions forward - you won't want to miss this wide-ranging episode.  Also, Joe forgot to turn on his mic (again) so bear with us on this one.    Lisa Honaker is the Managing Director of Sales with FedEx Office. In her role, she helps leaders at colleges and universities to improve student and staff experiences and to become financially healthier by reimagining their approach to print and parcel management. Her frequent interactions with higher ed leaders across the country are a great source of insight into how your peers are making decisions and tackling challenges to remain profitable and relevant to the communities they serve. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #84 & #85.  In this episode, sponsored by the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT), we welcome Dr. Daniel Corr, President, Arizona Western College & Dr. Roger Stanford, President, Western Technical College!  In this episode, Daniel and Roger discuss how community college-educated students can supercharge our economy and the communities they work in.  Skills, workforce training, and economic impact are just a few issues discussed in this awesome conversation! Dr. Daniel Corr has served as the president of Arizona Western College (AWC) in Yuma, Arizona since 2016. Locally, he serves on the Yuma County Workforce Development Board, the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority Board of Directors, the Yuma County Ag Producers Scholarship Fund Review Committee, the Yuma Education Consortium, the Arizona Western College Foundation Board, & the Consortium for Higher Education Sonora-Arizona. Dr. Roger Stanford has served as the president of Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin since 2017. Under Roger's leadership, Western became an Achieving the Dream Leader College, a designation that recognizes the College's commitment to ensuring success for all students. Additionally, the 2017 Campus Sustainability Index recognized Western as a leader among two-year colleges for its overall sustainability efforts. Western is also known for being a poverty-informed college, infusing equity-minded practices throughout the institution to better accommodate and understand students' economic realities. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this first episode in our “Innovation & Transformation” series, sponsored by the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT), we welcome Dr. Kate Hetherington, President, Howard Community College, &  Dr. Jackie Elliott, President, Central Arizona College! This episode includes our 82nd and 83rd Presidents interviewed in our President Series. Kate and Jackie discuss DEI initiatives and innovative ideas for community colleges to serve students. Topics include specific programs, the importance of data, the community college stigma, and how bringing equity to low-income and first-gen students can change generational wealth.  These leaders champion the cause of community colleges and the ability to help students thrive now and in the future.  Dr. Kate Hetherington has served as president of Howard Community College (HCC) in Columbia, Maryland since 2007, leading an institution nationally recognized for its strong academic programs and innovative approaches to instruction. During Kate's tenure as president, HCC has achieved recognition as a “Great College to Work For” from The Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 consecutive years. It also received the 2018 National Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees “for its exemplary commitment by a community college governing board and chief executive officer to achieving equity in the administration and delivery of the college’s education, programs and services. The award also honors leadership in setting policies that promote and enhance opportunities for institutional diversity, inclusion, and equity.” In 2019, Howard Community College was named a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award winner in the category of education.  Dr. Jackie Elliott is the president of Central Arizona College, which has eight locations throughout Pinal County and enrolls approximately 5,000 students annually. Jackie has more than 36 years of experience working in higher education, specifically administrative and leadership positions at the community college level. In 2020, Central Arizona College won the Bellwether Award for Workforce Development as a result of the innovative partnership between the College and Sundt Construction Company, which is based upon a model created by both entities referred to as C4 (Co-Design, Co-Deliver, Commitment, and Consistently engage). The C4 model has been utilized to help five other community colleges replicate similar successful partnerships.   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast!  In this episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by the Black History and Culture Academy, we welcome Charles Knippen, President, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)! Charles talks with Liz and Joe about NSLS, it's mission and very ambitious goal. NSLS has a robust speaker series that have included ex US Presidents among other well known leaders. Listen in as they discuss the definition of leadership and how to asses it.  Charles Knippen is the President of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). Serving over 700 colleges and universities, with over 1.4 million members, the NSLS is the largest leadership honor society and collegiate development program in the United States. Charles joined the NSLS as a consultant in 2008, and in 2012 became the President and minority owner in the organization. Under his leadership, the NSLS has added over 600 colleges and university chapters, achieved accreditation with ACE and NCCRS, and provided over 1 million dollars in scholarships to its members. Prior to his time at the NSLS, Charles was a corporate intrapreneur at Monster Worldwide (Monster.com), starting the Monster Diversity Leadership Programs. During his 7 years with the organization, the programs positively impacted over 10,000 students and 50 leading collegiate employers including Target, Enterprise, PwC, and Lockheed Martin. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience!  In this special episode, sponsored by Anthology, we welcome Jim Milton, CEO & Susan Scholes, CMO at Anthology! This episode was recorded LIVE and in person at the Anthology Together Conference July 2021! Listen in as Joe and Liz talk with Jim and Susan about Anthology Together and the Future! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience!  In this special episode, sponsored by Anthology, we welcome Dr. Ahmed El-Haggan, Chief Information Officer, Coppin State University! This episode was recorded LIVE and in person at the Anthology Together Conference July 2021! Listen in as Joe and Liz talk with Ahmed about Coppin's data story. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience!  In this special episode, sponsored by Anthology, we welcome Dr. Michael Moore, Chief Academic and Operating Officer, University of Arkansas System eVersity! This episode was recorded LIVE and in person at the Anthology Together Conference July 2021! Listen in as Joe and Liz talk with Michael about all things online learning and eVersity.  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience!  In this special episode, sponsored by Anthology, we welcome Brandon Weger, Program Director of Institutional Assessment & Effectiveness, Illinois Eastern Community College! This episode was recorded LIVE and in person at the Anthology Together Conference July 2021! Listen in as Joe talks with Brandon about how he uses the Anthology product in his work with assessment.  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!