In this episode of the Campus Changemakers Podcast, Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Shanna Jackson, President of Nashville State Community College, live from the Dream Conference 2026. With over 25 years in higher education, Dr. Jackson shares how Nashville State is transforming from an access-focused institution to one centered on completion and post-graduation success. From launching a bold Vision 2030 strategy to scaling student support through success coaches and data-driven decision-making, this conversation explores what it truly takes to improve outcomes at scale.
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In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Darryl B. Holloman, Vice President for Student Affairs at Spelman College and NASPA Board Chair (2025–2028). With nearly three decades of higher education leadership, Dr. Holloman has dedicated his career to advancing student success, fostering community, and shaping inclusive learning environments.
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In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Amanda Shelnutt, Director of First-Generation Student Success at Oberlin College. With a deep commitment to youth empowerment, equity, and the arts, Amanda has dedicated her career to creating inclusive spaces where students can thrive, connect, and lead.
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In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Shené Owens, Director of Student Affairs, and Dr. Bernadette Poerio, Assistant Director of Student Affairs at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development. Together, these dynamic leaders bring a powerful combination of strategic vision, student-centred practice, and deep commitment to fostering belonging in higher education.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Shoshana Zeisman-Pereyo, Executive Director of Student Academic Support Services at Portland State University. A student-centred educational leader and champion for inclusive excellence in STEM, Shoshana is an expert in designing, scaling, and sustaining programs that drive academic success for diverse student communities.
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In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Director of Sales, Lyndin Francis, sits down with Rosie George, Manager of Student Engagement & Experience at the University of Adelaide. A strategic and creative higher education professional, Rosie is passionate about building inclusive, student-centred programs that help individuals belong, navigate, and thrive. From transforming orientation into immersive, story-driven journeys to embedding peer leadership into institutional culture, Rosie’s work sits at the dynamic intersection of planning, support, and cross-campus activation.
