104: From Air Force to EdTech: Lesa Hammond's Journey with ProfHire

EdUp Learning and Development, hosted by Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson

English - October 16, 2023 11:57 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB
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In this episode of EdUp EdTech I got to interview the amazing Lesa Hammond, CEO of ProfHire. Hammond discusses her journey from the Air Force to human resources and eventually to the creation of ProfHire, a platform that connects colleges and universities with potential adjunct faculty.

She explains that ProfHire allows institutions to quickly and efficiently vet potential hires, ensuring they have the necessary credentials and experience. Hammond also shares her thoughts on the future of education, predicting a rise in virtual reality and AI in classrooms. She hopes to expand ProfHire internationally by the end of the year.