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Dr. Christopher Reber | Hudson County Community College

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Christopher Reber, President of Hudson County Community College, to explore what it takes to drive student success in one of the most diverse and high-need communities in the United States. With over four decades in higher education, Dr Reber shares how HCCC has transformed outcomes by removing barriers, scaling student support, and building a deeply student-centred culture. From tackling food and housing insecurity to doubling completion rates, this conversation highlights how equity-driven leadership can create real, generational impact. A powerful discussion on access, resilience, and what it truly means to meet students where they are.

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Broken Education Podcast
December 19, 2024
42
minutes

Sam Jacob | Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Sam Jacob, Chief Executive Officer at Collarts (Australian College of the Arts). With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Sam has held pivotal roles, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Students & VET at Charles Darwin University, as well as other senior positions at Torrens, Deakin, Monash, and Adelaide universities, driving innovative and student-focused strategies.

Broken Education Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
November 29, 2024
25
minutes

Jamie Fitch | OnlineMedEd

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Jamie Fitch, Co-Founder of OnlineMedEd, driving transformative solutions in higher education .

Broken Education Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
November 12, 2024
25
minutes

Ellie Garraway | Grit

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo's Regional Director of Partners for EMEA, Hannah Gardner, sits down with Ellie Garraway, CEO of Grit, an organization reshaping mindsets in universities, schools, and local authorities.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
November 6, 2024
21
minutes

Russell Bailey | Murdoch University

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallet sits down with Russell Bailey, Associate Director of ITS Planning & Governance at Murdoch University.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
October 30, 2024
33
minutes

Dr Omer Yezdani | University of the Sunshine Coast

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Dr. Omer Yezdani, Chief Data Officer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, whose career spans over 25 years in public, nonprofit, and higher education sectors.

Champions Coffee Podcast