In this episode of the Campus Changemakers Podcast, Ben Hallett sits down with Adam Klepetar, Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management at Berkshire Community College, to explore the power of community colleges, holistic student support, and the human side of student success. Adam shares how his own transformational college experience shaped a career dedicated to creating access and opportunity for students. Together, Ben and Adam discuss Berkshire’s remarkable recent growth, the impact of Massachusetts’ free community college initiative, and why investing in advising, mental health, and essential needs support is critical to improving student outcomes. The conversation also dives into leadership, student development theory, AI in higher education, and the importance of preserving human connection in an increasingly digital world. At the heart of the episode is a simple but powerful idea: higher education works best when students feel seen, supported, and connected to a community that believes in their potential.
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In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Mohsen Shahini, a visionary entrepreneur and founder of Top Hat and Kritik. From his early years in Iran to the forefront of education technology, Mohsen’s story is marked by determination, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of innovation.
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Rohan Wadhwa. Rohan is the Managing Director and a founding member of Lumos Capital Group, a growth equity firm focused on human capital development, education technology, and knowledge services.
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.
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In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett chats with Jeremiah Shinn, Interim President and former Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management at Boise State University. A first-generation college student turned seasoned higher ed leader, Jeremiah brings over two decades of experience transforming institutions through creativity, student-centered strategy, and inclusive leadership.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Head of Partner Engagement, Lyndin Francis, sits down with Professor Elizabeth Johnson, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic at Deakin University.
