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The Champions Coffee Podcast

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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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Champions Coffee Podcast
December 18, 2023
37
minutes

Professor Jeff Grabill | University of Leeds

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Prof. Jeff Grabill from the University of Leeds. He is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Education.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
December 18, 2023
22
minutes

Natasha Do | Deakin University

In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Sharna Silloux, Vygo’s Global Community Lead, sits down with Natasha Do from Deakin University.

Broken Education Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
January 15, 2023
18
minutes

Louise Batchelor | Bond University

Ben sits down with Louise Batchelor from Bond University. Louise is currently the Registrar at the University and has an extensive career with senior positions all across Australia, from the University of Notre Dame, the Australian Maritime College, Curtin University and Victoria University.

Broken Education Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
July 21, 2023
25
minutes

Dinesh Palipana | Griffith University

In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Sharna Silloux, Vygo’s Global Community Lead, sits down with Dr.Dinesh Palipana from Griffith University. Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate and researcher and was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland.

Broken Education Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
December 18, 2023
30
minutes

Gareth Trainer | University of Sunderland

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Gareth Trainer from the University of Sunderland. He is currently the Head of the Centre for Graduate Prospects at the University.

Broken Education Podcast