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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
June 13, 2024
31
minutes

Sevonne Eliyah | Gravyty

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Sevonne Eliyahu. Sevonne is the President of Gravyty, bringing over 18 years of experience in information technology with small and medium international businesses.

Broken Education Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
July 3, 2024
23
minutes

Maree Dinan-Thompson | James Cook University

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Maree, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Students at James Cook University. With over 20 years of experience, Maree has made an outstanding contribution to innovative, contemporary, and authentic curriculum, assessment, and course design, engaging both students and colleagues.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
June 24, 2024
minutes

Martin McCarron | University of Adelaide

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Martin McCarron, an Executive Director at the University of Adelaide. Martin brings expertise across all areas of management, staff development, strategic planning, communications, and project management.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
June 6, 2024
19
minutes

Sammy Massiah | University of Northampton

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Sammy Massia, Former chief information officer at the University of Northampton. Sammy is a digital information and technology leader known for delivering value through innovative technology strategies.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
June 4, 2024
10
minutes

Esther Spring | The Open University

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Esther Spring, the Organisational Learning Lead (Digital and Data Capabilities, Innovation and Sustainability) at The Open University. Esther is an accomplished leader in learning and development, with extensive experience in online learning, digital transformation, and sustainability.

Champions Coffee Podcast