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.
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Mark Kopec, International General Manager at Bupa, who brings over 20 years of global leadership experience across the insurance, healthcare, and startup sectors. With a background in engineering and a mindset driven by curiosity and impact, Mark shares his philosophy on building people-first businesses that deliver lasting value. He discusses the art of leading cross-functional teams across B2B, B2C, and B2B2C ecosystems, and how customer-centricity and authentic partnerships have powered his journey.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett speaks with Yeo Lay, Dean of Students at the Student Success Centre, Singapore University of Social Sciences. A passionate educator and leader in experiential learning, Yeo Lay brings a visionary approach to nurturing student growth within a supportive and values-driven community.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Jake Garman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President, International at Edith Cowan University. With a sharp focus on strategic growth and global engagement, Jake leads ECU’s international priorities during a pivotal time for Australian higher education. A respected leader known for building strong global partnerships and fostering innovation, Jake shares his vision for expanding ECU’s international footprint, strengthening student experiences, and positioning the university as a global education leader. Tune in for insights on collaboration, leadership, and ECU’s next chapter on the world stage.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Marlene Tromp, President of Boise State University. With a trailblazing career spanning AAU institutions like UC Santa Cruz (provost) and Arizona State (dean/vice provost), Marlene has driven Boise State into global partnerships like UPWARDS at the G7 Summit and the U.S. Council on Competitiveness.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallet sits down with Glen Babington, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Technology Sydney. With extensive experience in mergers, transformations, and leadership across education, utilities, and defence, Glen is passionate about building resilient teams, driving process simplification, and leveraging data analytics and digital innovation to create impactful change. Now, in the education sector, he applies these principles to lead large-scale transformations, ensuring customer-centric strategies and sustainable growth. Tune in as Glen shares his insights on leadership, organisational change, and the future of technology-driven transformation.
