Ep. 94: Mission as a Megaphone: Leading with Courage in a Fraught Era

In this episode of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, host Jaime Hunt sits down with Jen Brock, Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Mount Holyoke College. Together, they explore the evolving role of marketing leaders in higher ed during politically charged times, what it means to be radically mission-driven, and how inclusive, gender-diverse institutions like Mount Holyoke navigate a fraught national landscape. Brock shares candid insights on balancing bold storytelling with institutional responsibility—and why staying true to your values is non-negotiable in today’s higher ed climate.Guest Name: Jen Brock, Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Mount Holyoke CollegeGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenbrock/Guest Bio: Jen Brock is Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Mount Holyoke College, a trailblazing institution that champions gender diversity and women’s leadership. She has dedicated her career to advancing mission-driven institutions through inclusive, strategic storytelling, holding communications leadership roles in higher education and K-12 schools (public and private). Deeply committed to equity and education, Jen frequently presents about her family’s experience in the Japanese American incarceration camps of WWII. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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