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Dr. Sheree Utash | WSU Tech

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Sheree Utash, President of Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) a visionary leader transforming the landscape of technical education and workforce development. Since assuming the presidency in 2015, Dr. Utash has led WSU Tech through a remarkable period of growth and change, including its pivotal 2018 affiliation with Wichita State University. Under her leadership, WSU Tech has become Kansas’ largest technical college and the managing partner for the National Center for Aviation Training, setting the national standard for innovation in applied learning.

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Broken Education Podcast
June 19, 2024
29
minutes

Rohan Wadhwa | Lumos Capital Group

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.

Broken Education Podcast
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 16, 2025
23
minutes

Jeremiah Shinn | Boise State University

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.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
January 24, 2025
32
minutes

Liz Johnson | Deakin University

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.

Champions Coffee Podcast
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