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Alumni Trending Podcast

60 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Alumni Trending is a podcast that explores the issues that higher education advancement professionals face each day. From episode to episode, you hear the voices of our profession discussing the challenges and opportunities they face and the innovative and creative solutions they deploy. As advancement professionals, we are here to lead a movement, a mobilization of our alumni in service to their alma mater. Listen for ideas. Listen for inspiration. Listen for professional development. Subscribe to Alumni Trending on your favorite podcast app today.

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Episodes

AT42. Executive Search with Wendy Wilsker of Boyden

June 06, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Wendy Wilsker, managing partner, with Boyden, an international executive search firm.  Our trend lines include: the current state of executive search; allyship for the Jewish community; and  understanding the executive search process. 

AT41. Interview with Steven Mezzacappa, author of Passion With Purpose

May 16, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Steven Mezzacappa, author of Passion With Purpose.  Our trend lines include: go beyond living your passion...experience it ; struggles with depression and removing mental health stigma; and  understanding career and personal fulfillment.  Special rate: Download his new book for .99 cents on Amazon Website: http://www.passionwithpurpose.life/  Bio Steven Mezzacappa is a  graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he received a Bachelo...

AT41. Interview with Steven Mezzacappa, author of Passion With Purpose

May 16, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Steven Mezzacappa, author of Passion With Purpose.  Our trend lines include: go beyond living your passion...experience it ; struggles with depression and removing mental health stigma; and  understanding career and personal fulfillment.  Special rate: Download his new book for .99 cents on Amazon Website: http://www.passionwithpurpose.life/  Bio Steven Mezzacappa is a  graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he received a Bachelo...

AT40. When Your Career Lightbulb Flickers with Dr. Yonette Thomas

March 28, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Yonette Thomas of Strategic Transitions LLC.  Our trend lines include: when your career lightbulb flickers; incorporating all your passions; and  the ongoing social justice movement and push for equity in higher education. Bio Dr. Yonette Felicity Thomas is a globally acknowledged thought leader, urban health champion, and an advocate for valuing the health of women and girls as an economic imperative.  A social epidemiologist/medical socio...

AT39. Career Transitions, CASE Service and Equity in Advancement with Dale Wright

March 14, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Dale Wright, Associate Dean of Advancement in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois.  Our trend lines include: the transition from alumni relations to development and the tough decision to leave your alma mater; preparing young professionals for a career in advancement; helping Deans and academic leaders build their fundraising acumen; and  the ongoing social justice movement and push for equity in higher education.

AT38. Student Alumni Engagement with Boise State's Lauren Hamilton

March 07, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

On this episode, I talk with Lauren Hamilton, Associate Director of Student and Recent Alumni Programs at Boise State. Trendlines include: the challenge of COVID, Student Engagement, and the CASE ASAP community.

AT37. Launching Your Campaign During a Pandemic with Shaun Keister (UC-Davis)

March 01, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

This episode's trend lines include: the impact of developing your team; launching a campaign during a pandemic; and and service to CASE. Bio Shaun Keister became UC Davis’ first vice chancellor for development and alumni relations in 2011 and functions as the campus’s chief development officer, leading a team of over 300, and president of the UC Davis Foundation. In his role as vice chancellor, Keister also serves on the Chancellor’s Leadership Council. He led UC Davis in completing its ...

AT36. Engaging Diverse Alumni with Oregon's A. Philanda Moore

February 21, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

On this episode of Alumni Trending, we dive into engaging diverse alumni with the University of Oregon's, A. Philanda Moore.  Trend lines include: Aspen Leadership Group Diversity Talent Partnership, importance of data collection and utilization, engaging diverse alumni, and a little bit about HBCU marching bands! Bio A. Philanda (A.P.) Moore is the assistant director for alumni engagement, affinity groups. As the point of contact for the minority, special interest, and professional alu...

AT35. Disruption in Alumni Engagement with Missouri's Todd McCubbin

February 14, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

On this episode of Alumni Trending, we talk with Todd McCubbin, Executive Director of the Mizzou Alumni Association.  Trendlines include: learnings from Covid-19; building a diversity, equity, and inclusion infrastructure; and disruption in Alumni Engagement. Bio Todd is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the Mizzou Alumni Association. As the chief alumni relations officer, Todd leads the alumni relations, annual giving, donor relations and advan...

AT34. The NDSU Integrated Model and the Power of Service to CASE

February 07, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

On this episode,  I talk with Sara Wald, Senior Director of Development with the NDSU Foundation: Today's trend lines include: - her career journey, - support of colleagues through COVID -19,  - and a little NDSU Bison sports talk. Bio Sara Wald has worked in higher education advancement for 19 years at North Dakota State University. Passion for keeping alumni and students connected has driven Sara’s career. She has seen how connecting people creates synergy in alumni, donors, faculty, and ...

AT33. Digital Engagement Strategy with Finalsite Co-founder Rob DiMartino

January 31, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today, I talk with Rob DiMartino, Co-founder and Chief Evangelist at Finalsite: Today's trend lines include: - the entrepreneurial journey, - key elements of an engagement strategy,  - UConn sports, and - life and leadership lessons learned from Dee Rowe. Bio Rob DiMartino, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Finalsite, has presented globally on effective use of strategic web communications for independent schools.  Rob brings 25 years of experience working with the...

AT32. School and College-based Alumni Engagement with Caitlin Johnson

January 24, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

On this episode,  I visit with Caitlin Johnson, Director of Alumni Engagement at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.   Trendlines include: building a college-based engagement program; college-based affiliate groups; and engagement through COVID. Caitlin Johnson facilitates, maintains, and grows relationships connecting alumni back to the business school and bring people together to continue to support the mission of the school; building a better world through positive bu...

AT32. School and College-based Alumni Engagement with Caitlin Johnson

January 24, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

On this episode,  I visit with Caitlin Johnson, Director of Alumni Engagement at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.   Trendlines include: building a college-based engagement program; college-based affiliate groups; and engagement through COVID. Caitlin Johnson facilitates, maintains, and grows relationships connecting alumni back to the business school and bring people together to continue to support the mission of the school; building a better world through positive bu...

AT31. Data and Customization in 2021 with Jennifer Heisey

January 17, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

NOTE: This episode was produced before the University of Cincinnati appeared in the 2021 Peach Bowl. On this episode,  I visit with Jennifer Heisey, Chief Alumni Relations Officer for the University of Cincinnati and we discuss data and customization for richer alumni engagement.   Trendlines include: learnings from 2020; optimism for 2021; and her plan to leverage data to customize alumni engagement. Jennifer Heisey is the executive director of UCAA and vice president of alumni relati...

AT30. What did you learn in 2020 with Mike Worley

January 10, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

A conversation with the Vice President for Advancement at Lander University (SC), Mike Worley, about learnings from 2020 and the state of higher education advancement. Trend lines: - learnings from 2020; - looking forward to 2021; and - launching a campaign in 2021.

AT29. Alumni Engagement through Podcasting

January 03, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

A conversation with William Corbin, Vice President of Revenue and Brand Partnerships for Sound that Brands. Trend lines include: Engagement through podcasting; telling your brands story; and revenue generation.

AT28. Digital Engagement, Podcasting, and Conversations about Race with Viannca Velez

December 27, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today, I talk with Viannca Velez, Director of Alumni Communication and Digital Engagement at Seton Hall University. Our trend lines include: - ramping up digital engagement, - podcasting, and  - conversations about racial equality.

AT27. Examining How Alumni Make Sense of Their Relationships with their Alma Maters with Dr. Kevin Fleming

November 29, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Today, I talk with Dr. Kevin Fleming, Co-Founder and CEO of Prosper, a consulting firm that provides guidance to nonprofit organizations to transform their engagement and philanthropic programs, specializing in fundraising practice, Board management, volunteer programs, event planning, and communications. Today’s trend lines include: – student experience is the strongest indicator of alumni involvement, – pots of water framework for alumni engagement, and  – trends in higher education. Bio ...

AT26. Advancement through the eyes of a new professional, CASE resident Alisha Hartley

November 22, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today, I talk with Alisha Hartley, CASE resident and Assistant Director of Leadership Giving at Penn State. Today's trend lines include: - perspective of a new professional, - self-care and grace,  - CASE residency program, and - development in Covid times. Bio Alisha Hartley is a native of Monroe, NC. She earned a B.A. in Psychology and minors in Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise and African Studies from Wake Forest University in 2018. Following graduation, Ali...

AT25. Leadership in Challenging Times with Mo Cotton Kelly

November 15, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Today,  I talk with Mo Cotton Kelly, the Vice President for Alumni Relations and Communications at the UConn Foundation Today's trend lines include: - COVID-19 engagement, - UConn's advancement model, and - Leadership in challenging times. Bio MONTIQUE (MO) COTTON KELLY Vice President, Alumni Relations and Communications Mo Cotton Kelly leads the University of Connecticut Alumni Relations staff and hundreds of volunteers to connect UConn’s 255,000-plus alumni worldwide. With nearly 22 year...

AT24. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Anthony McAdoo

November 08, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today,  I talk with Dr. Anthony McAdoo, the Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Association. Today's trend lines include: - COVID-19 innovation, - the new WKU Alumni diversity, equity and inclusion council, and - his advice to new professionals Bio Dr. Anthony McAdoo currently serves as the Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Association. He holds three degrees in agriculture and education from the University of Arkansas, including a doctorate in higher education ...

AT23. Engaging Graduate and Doctoral Alumni

November 01, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today, I talk with a panel of experts about engaging graduate and doctoral alumni from alumni relations, career development, and philanthropic perspectives.  Our panelists include: Anna De Cheke Qualls, Director of External and Alumni Relations, Graduate School, University of Maryland (Linkedin) Natalie Lundsteen, Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Past President of the Graduate Career Consort...

AT22. Alumni Career Services with People Grove CEO Adam Saven and Jen Pollard, Interim Executive Director Wellesley College Career Education

October 25, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Today’s trend lines with People Grove CEO Adam Saven and Jen Pollard, Interim Executive Director Wellesley College Career Education, include: using technology to scale career services; making technology decisions; COVID-19 collaboration for innovation; micro-internships and gig projects sourced from alumni for students. About Adam Saven About Jen Pollard

AT21. Online Alumni Engagement is the New Normal with Amber Redmond

October 18, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Today's trend lines with Amber Redmond, Director of Alumni relation for Penn State's World Campus, include: online alumni engagement is the new normal; collaboration is the key; leveraging faculty for alumni engagement. BIO: Amber is the Director of Alumni Relations for Penn State World Campus. She is newer to her role, having taken over the position in February of this year. However, she is not new to the world of Development and Alumni Relations. Amber started her career at Penn State...

AT20. The Future of Alumni Boards and Strategic Planning with Gary Olsen

October 11, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! On this episode of the podcast, I visit with Gary Olsen, former associate vice president for alumni engagement at Villanova University and vice president for university advancement at the University of Scranton. Trend lines include: career in higher education advancement; the future of alumni boards; and strategic planning. Bio Gary Olsen is widely respected as one of the most knowledgeable alumni engagement professionals in the country.  His career in higher ed...

AT19. Creating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the Inside Out with Yolanda F. Johnson

October 04, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Today, I talk with Yolanda F. Johnson, President, YFJ Consulting, LLC, Founder, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC), and President, Women In Development, NY. Today's trend lines include: - non-profit philanthropy, - creating diversity, equity and inclusion from the inside out and - the Blacks in Advancement pledge. Links Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)™ Website: https://www.woc-fp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woc.fp/ LinkedIn: https://www....

AT18. Steward of our Profession with Abby Hopkins of Penn State

September 27, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Today, I talk with Abby Hopkins, Associate Director of Development, College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State and most recent chair of the CASE District V conference. Today’s trend lines include: growing in your career at 1 institution Getting involved with your professional organization  The power of professional networking Bio Since 1999, Abby Hopkins has played in integral role in the success of Penn State’s fundraising efforts, first as a development assistant and stewardship pr...

AT17. Start-Up Mentality with Virginia's Cindy Fredrick

September 20, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

On this episode, I talk with Cindy Frederick, Associate Vice President, University of Virginia.  Cindy is the 2020 Faculty Chair of the Summer Institute in Alumni Relations. Today's trend lines include: - start-up mentality through COVID-19, - providing resources for volunteers, - and the power of the alumni professional community.

AT16. Integrated marketing, racial equity and tough conversations with Tom Bull

September 13, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today, I talk with Tom Bull, former Executive Director of Alumni Engagement at Portland State University. Today's trend lines include: - alumni marketing and communication, - trends in alumni engagement, and - his perspective as an African-American in higher ed advancement. Bio Tom Bull was the executive director for the Portland State University Alumni Association serving more than 185,000 (+) graduates 2011 - January 2020. He was responsible for overseeing and ma...

AT15. Power of Partnerships with Microsoft's Susan Vosper

September 06, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today,  I talk with Susan Vosper, the Chief of Staff for Customer Service and Support at Microsoft and former Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement at Seattle University. Today's trend lines include: - power of partnership, - corporate alumni groups, and - lessons learned in corporate life and higher education. Bio As Chief of Staff for Customer Service and Support at Microsoft, Susan serves as an integral member and trusted advisor of the senior leadership...

Lessons Learned: Virtual Events with Hilary Cohen | AT14

August 30, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! On the podcast, I talk with Hilary Cohen, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement at Rutgers University- – New Brunswick. Today's trend lines include: alumni engagement strategies, virtual events in response to COVID 19, trends in alumni engagement. Quick Listen Guide at 2:40 What do you love most about your work? The results... at 3:30 Difference between corporate and higher education? BUDGET at 4:52 Outcome driven event planning at 8:25 COVID 19 and switch to vir...

AT14. Lessons Learned: Virtual Events with Hilary Cohen

August 30, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! On the podcast, I talk with Hilary Cohen, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement at Rutgers University- – New Brunswick. Today's trend lines include: alumni engagement strategies, virtual events in response to COVID 19, trends in alumni engagement. Quick Listen Guide at 2:40 What do you love most about your work? The results... at 3:30 Difference between corporate and higher education? BUDGET at 4:52 Outcome driven event planning at 8:25 COVID 19 and switch to vir...

AT13. Affiliate Groups and Volunteers with Scott Francis

August 22, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today, on this episode I talk with East Carolina Pirate, Scott Francis. Scott is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and President of the ECU Alumni Association board at East Carolina University. Today's trend lines include: - his career, - affiliate groups - the Florida Gator way, - fall plans in response to COVID 19, - and his perspective as an African-American in higher ed advancement. Bio Scott Francis is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and leads th...

Affiliate Groups and Volunteers with Scott Francis | AT13

August 22, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today, on this episode I talk with East Carolina Pirate, Scott Francis. Scott is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and President of the ECU Alumni Association board at East Carolina University. Today's trend lines include: - his career, - affiliate groups - the Florida Gator way, - fall plans in response to COVID 19, - and his perspective as an African-American in higher ed advancement. Bio Scott Francis is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and leads th...

AT13. Affiliate Groups and Volunteers with Scott Francis

August 22, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Today, on this episode I talk with East Carolina Pirate, Scott Francis. Scott is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and President of the ECU Alumni Association board at East Carolina University. Today's trend lines include: - his career, - affiliate groups - the Florida Gator way, - fall plans in response to COVID 19, - and his perspective as an African-American in higher ed advancement. Bio Scott Francis is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and leads th...

AT12. The Alumni Trending Origin Story with Michael Sgro

August 16, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

On this episode I talk with Michael Sgro, higher ed veteran, executive coach, superhero, the godfather and OG of the Alumni Trending brand!  Michael is the owner of Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching in Syracuse Today's trend lines include: - the Alumni Trending origin story, - executive coaching, - and his perspective on higher ed advancement. Quick Listening Guide at 3:30 Alumni Trending Origin Story at 6:04 #AlumChat on Twitter at 8:35 Creating an Online Community of Practice at 13:16 Serv...

The Alumni Trending Origin Story with Michael Sgro | AT12

August 16, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

On this episode I talk with Michael Sgro, higher ed veteran, executive coach, superhero, the godfather and OG of the Alumni Trending brand!  Michael is the owner of Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching in Syracuse Today's trend lines include: - the Alumni Trending origin story, - executive coaching, - and his perspective on higher ed advancement. Quick Listening Guide at 3:30 Alumni Trending Origin Story at 6:04 #AlumChat on Twitter at 8:35 Creating an Online Community of Practice at 13:16 Serv...

AT11. Unshackle Greatness with Kim Nyoni

August 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

On episode 11 of the Alumni Trending podcast, I visit with Kim Nyoni, Associate Vice President for Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Today's trend lines include: - the power of philanthropy, - mentoring and team building, - and the pledge (AADO and Black Leaders in Advancement) Biography Kim Nyoni serves as an Associate Vice President for Development with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).  He is a seasoned fundraising executive with over fifteen years of e...

Unshackle Greatness with Kim Nyoni | AT11

August 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

On episode 11 of the Alumni Trending podcast, I visit with Kim Nyoni, Associate Vice President for Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Today's trend lines include: - the power of philanthropy, - mentoring and team building, - and the pledge (AADO and Black Leaders in Advancement) Biography Kim Nyoni serves as an Associate Vice President for Development with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).  He is a seasoned fundraising executive with over fifteen years of e...

Will COVID-19 Push Alumni Organizations To Go Viral? Barney Ellis-Perry | AT10

August 02, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Sorry about the sound quality. Our guest is alumni relations and fundraising practitioner, Barney Ellis-Perry and today's trend line includes: Strategic Planning, Outcome Metrics, and how COVID-19 sparks a change in engagement. Barney Ellis-Perry is the former Senior Vice President in the Alumni Relations practice at Grenzebach Glier and Associates. A veteran of higher education advancement, Barney has over 25 years of experience in alumni relations and fundraising spanning education, n...

AT10. Will COVID-19 Push Alumni Organizations To Go Viral? Barney Ellis-Perry

August 02, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Sorry about the sound quality. Our guest is alumni relations and fundraising practitioner, Barney Ellis-Perry and today's trend line includes: Strategic Planning, Outcome Metrics, and how COVID-19 sparks a change in engagement. Barney Ellis-Perry is the former Senior Vice President in the Alumni Relations practice at Grenzebach Glier and Associates. A veteran of higher education advancement, Barney has over 25 years of experience in alumni relations and fundraising spanning education, n...

Focus, Focus, Focus with Chris Marshall | AT09

July 27, 2020 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Our guest is alumni relations consultant and practitioner extraordinaire, Chris Marshall and today's trend line includes: Strategic Planning, Engagement Metrics, and managing a volunteer board. Bio Chris Marshall is a senior higher education advancement professional with 18 years of alumni relations and fundraising experience. He spent twelve years leading alumni relations programs at two top ranked national research universities – Lehigh University (seven year...

AT09. Focus, Focus, Focus with Chris Marshall

July 27, 2020 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Our guest is alumni relations consultant and practitioner extraordinaire, Chris Marshall and today's trend line includes: Strategic Planning, Engagement Metrics, and managing a volunteer board. Bio Chris Marshall is a senior higher education advancement professional with 18 years of alumni relations and fundraising experience. He spent twelve years leading alumni relations programs at two top ranked national research universities – Lehigh University (seven year...

"Your greater is coming!" with UNC's Timothy A. Minor | AT08

July 19, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Our guest is Timothy A. Minor, Vice President for University Advancement at The University of North Carolina System and today's trend line includes: The "Why" behind his passion for higher education, The UNC System Advancement office and challenges presented by COVID-19. Here’s a quick listening guide: at 2:08 A career in advancement "is all about the WHY." at 3:33 Advice for newcomers to the field, "Your greater is coming!" at 5:37 Campus Advancement vs System Advancement at 10:02 Navig...

AT08. "Your greater is coming!" with UNC's Timothy A. Minor

July 19, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Our guest is Timothy A. Minor, Vice President for University Advancement at The University of North Carolina System and today's trend line includes: The "Why" behind his passion for higher education, The UNC System Advancement office and challenges presented by COVID-19. Here’s a quick listening guide: at 2:08 A career in advancement "is all about the WHY." at 3:33 Advice for newcomers to the field, "Your greater is coming!" at 5:37 Campus Advancement vs System Advancement at 10:02 Navig...

The High Performing Alumni Office with Chris Vlahos | AT07

July 12, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Our guest is Chris Vlahos of Chris Vlahos Alumni Engagement Consulting  and today's trend line includes: Characteristics of High Performing Alumni Relations office, Challenges presented by COVID-19, and his career in higher education advancement. Full blog post: The 12 Characteristics of a High Performing Alumni Relations Office About Chris After 20+ years in the marketing and public relations world on the private side, Chris took his talents to his alma mater's...

AT07. The High Performing Alumni Office with Chris Vlahos

July 12, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Our guest is Chris Vlahos of Chris Vlahos Alumni Engagement Consulting  and today's trend line includes: Characteristics of High Performing Alumni Relations office, Challenges presented by COVID-19, and his career in higher education advancement. Full blog post: The 12 Characteristics of a High Performing Alumni Relations Office About Chris After 20+ years in the marketing and public relations world on the private side, Chris took his talents to his alma mater's...

AT07. The High Performing Alumni Office with Chris Vlahos

July 12, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

What's Up Trendsetters! Our guest is Chris Vlahos of Chris Vlahos Alumni Engagement Consulting  and today's trend line includes: Characteristics of High Performing Alumni Relations office, Challenges presented by COVID-19, and his career in higher education advancement. Full blog post: The 12 Characteristics of a High Performing Alumni Relations Office About Chris After 20+ years in the marketing and public relations world on the private side, Chris took his talents to his alma mater's...

Bonus - About Your Host | AT06

July 08, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

What's Up Trendsetters!  This is a bonus episode of the Alumni Trending podcast and is a re-airing of an episode of the #OnTheStacks podcast hosted by Bill Corcoran Jr. Check out the #OnTheStacks podcast at www.onthestacks.com. I was honored to be a guest on the May 13 episode of #OnTheStacks and I thought that this might be a good way to introduce myself to my Alumni Trending audience. On this trend line you will hear about my professional and personal background, the Penn State Alumni ...

AT06. Bonus - About Your Host

July 08, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

What's Up Trendsetters!  This is a bonus episode of the Alumni Trending podcast and is a re-airing of an episode of the #OnTheStacks podcast hosted by Bill Corcoran Jr. Check out the #OnTheStacks podcast at www.onthestacks.com. I was honored to be a guest on the May 13 episode of #OnTheStacks and I thought that this might be a good way to introduce myself to my Alumni Trending audience. On this trend line you will hear about my professional and personal background, the Penn State Alumni ...

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