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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In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Director of Sales, Lyndin Francis, sits down with Guillermo Merelo, Associate Director of Staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland. With a rich and global career spanning over 30 years, Guillermo brings unmatched expertise at the intersection of diversity, equity, inclusion, organisational development, and community engagement. From his early days as a senior public officer in Latin America to leadership roles across Europe and the Asia-Pacific, Guillermo’s work has consistently pushed the boundaries of people and culture strategy through an academic and justice-focused lens.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Nadine Zacharias, Managing Director and Founder of Equity by Design. A national leader in student equity and engagement, Nadine brings deep expertise in driving systemic transformation at the intersection of practice, research, and policy. Her work challenges the status quo in tertiary education to build a more equitable and high-performing sector, one that empowers diverse student cohorts and elevates the role of education in the public good.
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Recorded at the backdrop of UA Solutions Summit 2025, this special episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast features a conversation between Vygo’s APAC Director of Sales, Lyndin Francis, and Professor Geoff Hinchcliffe, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) at The Australian National University (ANU).
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallet sits down with Jonathan Powles, Vice President of Student Success at CQUniversity. As an executive leader in higher education, Jonathan has a proven track record in driving change and innovation across universities. With expertise in curriculum transformation, learning technologies, learner analytics, and academic development, he has led institution-wide initiatives that enhance student success and pedagogical excellence. His leadership continues to shape the future of higher education through innovation and strategic transformation.
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo's Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Seong Kim, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Chegg. Seong shares his insights on driving corporate strategy for a leading publicly-traded B2C education technology company.
