EdTech Connect
Episodes
NYU's Erin Callihan: Real AI Strategy for Higher Ed
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Erin Callihan, AVP of Strategic Marketing at NYU and a powerhouse who blends law, design,...
Christy Heid: How VR Simulation is Transforming Nursing Education
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Dillon sits down with Dr. Christy Heid, a Nursing Simulation Specialist at UbiSim. They tackle a critical issue revealed by UbiSim’s recent rep...
Jim Sterne: When AI Becomes a Thinking Partner
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with digital marketing pioneer Jim Sterne, a professional explainer who has been at the ...
Mariah Tang: Why Storytelling Still Wins in the Age of AI
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Dillon and Mariah Tang dive deep into the philosophy that content marketing is more about people than platforms. Mariah explains the critical min...
Mia Healy: Creativity Is the New Campus Currency
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From her roots as a struggling student and president of the Cal State Student Association to her current role as a Higher Education Consultant at Canv...
Faton Sopa: The Reddit Effect and How It’s Changing College Decisions
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Faton Sopa, the co-founder and CEO of Manaferra, to unravel how the prospective stu...
Rasheed Behrooznia: Beyond the Student ID & The Future of Campus Commerce and Experience
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can universities create a seamless, safe, and connected experience that meets the soaring expectations of today's students? In this episode of Edt...
Ricardo Rengifo: From Filing Cabinets to a Future-Ready Campus
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is coordinating family dinner surprisingly similar to managing complex university processes? In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon s...
Matthew Seitz: Humans + AI = Business Impact at UW Madison’s AI Hub
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does training for one of the world's hardest Ironman races have in common with leading AI transformation in business education? Host Jeff Dillon ...
Nick Cawthon: Responsible AI and Strategic Design
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can universities overcome their unique challenges to create amazing digital experiences in an AI-driven world? In this episode of Edtech Connect, ...
Dipesh Jain: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Learning with Magic EdTech
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create digital learning that is truly for everyone? In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Dipesh Jai...
David Nelson: Why 76% of Students Want to Study Abroad
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Student interest in studying abroad is at an all-time high, but so are the challenges of cost, safety, and accessibility. In this episode of Edtech Co...
Joshua Meredith: From Dean to Deloitte: Tech, Strategy & Student Success
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can universities break free from outdated systems and siloed data to create a seamless, modern experience for students and staff? In this episode ...
Jenny Li Fowler: Elevating MIT's Digital Presence
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jeff Dillon for a conversation with Jenny Li Fowler, the Director of Social Media Strategy at MIT. In this episode, Jenny pulls back the cur...
Melanie Lindahl: Beyond the Red Stapler, Budget Friendly UX Strategies for Higher Ed
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Melanie Lindahl, Senior UX Designer at UT Austin and winner of the Red Stapler Awar...
Ethan Braden: Building Iconic University Brands
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Ethan Braden, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Texas A&M Universit...
Jenny Leigh Morris: From Fortune 100 to Higher Ed: Lessons in AI, Innovation and Vendor Partnerships
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jenny Leigh Morris, a technology strategist at Doctums who bridges the worlds of Fo...
Emily Chase Coleman: How Data Can Fix Higher-Ed’s Pricing Problem
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Emily Chase Coleman, CEO and co-founder of HAI Analytics, to explore how data is re...
Jarrett Smith: The Biggest Disconnect on Campus? What Students Want vs. What Colleges Think They Want
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon talks to Jarrett Smith, Senior VP of Strategy at Echo Delta and co-author of the groundbreaking De...
Jennifer Beyer: Making Small Colleges Love Their Student Information Systems
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jennifer Beyer, VP of Product at Thesis, to explore the evolving landscape of student information systems (SIS) and th...
Eric Kim: The Creative Mind Behind Higher Ed’s Mobile Future
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Eric Kim, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Modo Labs, to explore how mobile...
Beyond the Funnel: How EMU is Rethinking Student Success
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Katie Condon, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Eastern Michigan Universit...
What If We Recruited Musicians Like We Do Athletes?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Eytan Wurman, founder of Common Time Pathways, to explore the untapped potential of...
Smart Consolidation: How Pathify Is Rewiring Campus Tech
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Chase Williams, CEO and co-founder of Pathify, to explore how modern digital engage...
Dr. Cabrini Pak Breaks Down the Future of AI in Academia
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Dr. Cabrini Pak—professor, interdisciplinary scholar, and systems thinker—to ex...
Beyond the Inbox: How Ashley Budd is Rethinking Alumni Engagement
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Ashley Budd, Director of Digital Marketing at Cornell University, to explore the ev...
Orchestrating the Future: What Higher Ed Can Learn from Composable Architecture
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Sana Remekie, CEO of Conscia and a pioneer in composable digital experiences, to ex...
From Hotels to Horned Frogs: Lessons in Scalable Web Management
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon chats with Corey Reed, Director of Web Management at TCU, about bridging the gap between marketing...
Student Success by Design, Insights from a CSU CIO
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Dr. Bao Johri, CIO at Fresno State and 2025 Top Women Leader in Technology, to expl...
Keeping 100 Editors in Sync Running a University Website with Jill Whitaker
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jill Whitaker, Director of Web Services at Southern Utah University, to explore the...
How AI Will Redefine Learning in the Next Decade with Slalom's Jennie Wong
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon chats with Jennie Wong, Global Director of Education at Slalom, about how universities can harness...
Artificial Intelligence Will Transform How We Learn and Teach Forever with Sasha Sidorkin
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Dr. Alexander "Sasha" Sidorkin, Chief AI Officer at Sacramento State University, to...
Breaking Silos and Building AI at Arizona State University with Gemma Garcia
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Gemma Garcia, Executive Director of Learning Technology at Arizona State University...
Cracking Higher Ed Content and AI Discovery with Brian Piper
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Brian Piper, Director of Content Strategy at the University of Rochester and author...
Revolutionizing Higher Education Through Performance TV with Jennifer Lonchar
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jennifer Lonchar, founder of AmbioEdu, to explore how streaming TV is revolutionizi...
Mapping the Course: Data, Discovery, and Innovation with Lee Rainie
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Lee Rainie, Director of Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center, to...
From Google to Doowii: Making EdTech Data Actually Useful with Jeff Rubenstein
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jeff Rubenstein, Chief Product Officer at doowii and a seasoned leader in education...
AI, Black Holes, and the Future of Learning with Saugata Chatterjee
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Saugata Chatterjee, an AI and machine learning expert with a background in theoreti...
From PDF's to Personalization: Higher Ed's Content Shift with WIll Noble
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Will Noble, an expert in digital content solutions and SaaS sales, to explore the c...
From Newsrooms to Universities: Digital Strategy Evolution with Georgy Cohen
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Georgy Cohen, Vice President of Digital Strategy at OHO Interactive. With nearly ...
The Evolution of EdTech and the LMS with Phil Hill
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes In this episode of the EdTech Connect Podcast, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Phil Hill, a prominent figure in the EdTech consulting world...
Advancing University Fundraising in the Digital Age with Kim Verstandig
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Kimberly Verstandig, Vice President for Fundraising and Senior Strategist at Mackey Strategies, as she shares her weal...
Insights into Search, SEO and Social Media for Higher Ed with Maya Demishkevich
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Maya Demishkovich, a seasoned higher education marketing strategist, to explore the rapidly changing world of digita...
Mastering Digital Marketing in Higher Education with Cheryl Broom
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Dillon sits down with Cheryl Broom, a leader in higher education marketing, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of marketi...
The Future of Higher Ed Digital Strategy with Joel Goodman
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes In this conversation, Joel Goodman, founder of Bravery Media, discusses his journey in higher education marketing, the evolution of digital...
Mastering Strategic Communications in Higher Education with Pete Mackey
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Dillon interviews Pete Mackey, PhD, founder and CEO of Mackey Strategies, exploring the intersection of strategic communications...
Bridging Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation in Higher Education with Eric Smith
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Eric Smith, Vice President of Technical Services Delivery at Fortify Data, discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in ...
AI, Technology and the Human Connection with Jenae Cohn
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Jenae Cohn discusses her extensive experience at the intersection of higher education and technology, focusing on the challe...
Tech Wisdom Beyond University Walls with Jeff Saville
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jeff Saville discusses his journey in workforce development and career services, emphasizing the importance of empowering studen...
Micro Credentials: Navigating the Future of Work with Teri Abbo-Sutherland
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, Teri Abbo-Sutherland , Director of Executive Programs Oakland University, is rewriting the rules of professi...
Exploring AI and Content Quality with Nick Burrell
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Dillon is joined by Nick Burrell, VP of Strategic Partnerships at ZogoTech, a company specializing in data analytics solutions ...
Building the Future of Higher Ed Websites with Josh Koenig
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Dillon is joined by Josh Koenig, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Pantheon, a WebOps platform transforming how website t...
Using Data to Chart the Future of EdTech with Justin Menard
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Justin Menard, CEO of ListEdTech, shares his extensive experience in educational technology and the evolution of data usage in h...
Preparing Students for Real-World Creative Success with Meredith Bailey
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Jeff Dillon interviews Meredith Bailey, founder and CEO of StreamWork, a platform designed to enhance collaboration in online...
How the CMS is Shaping Higher Ed Digital Experiences with Kat Liendgens
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Dillon dives into a compelling conversation with Kat Liendgens, CEO of Hannon Hill, exploring the transformative journey of con...
Innovative Strategies for Marketing Higher Education with Haley Johnson
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jeff Dillon interviews Haley Johnson, the regional vice president of education solutions at Motimatic. They discuss Haley's jour...
Powerful Site Search for Higher Education with Sameer Maggon
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jeff Dillon interviews Sameer Maggon, CEO and founder of SearchStax, about the evolution of search technology, particularly in t...
AI-Powered Student Recruitment and Engagement with Dallin Palmer
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EdTech Connect podcast, Jeff Dillon interviews Dallin Palmer, co-founder of Halda Inc., an AI-powered platform designed to enha...
A Design Educator's Perspective on Tech in Higher Ed with William Culpepper
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, Jeff Dillon interviews William Culpepper, a seasoned design educator, about his experiences and insights in graphic...
The Art of Leadership and Creativity in HigherEd with Tracey Halvorsen
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EdTech Connect, Jeff Dillon engages with Tracy Halverson, the dynamic CEO of adeo, to unravel the unique blend of art and leadershi...
How Crowdmark Enhances Educator Efficiency & Student Outcomes with Michelle Caers
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Jeff Dillon interviews Michelle Caers, co-founder and CEO of Crowdmark, discussing the innovative grading and assessment solu...
Essential AI Strategies for Higher Education Professionals with Dustin Stout
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jeff Dillon interviews Dustin Stout, the founder of Magai, an all-in-one AI platform designed to enhance teaching and learning i...
The Benefits of Using CyberLabHero in Higher Education with Markus Schober
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Schober, founder of Blue Cape Security and creator of CyberLabHero, discusses the importance of hands-on cybersecurity training in higher educa...
Streamlining Grading and Self-Hosted AI in Education with Chris Du
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Du, the founder of Insightful and TimelyGrader, is revolutionizing group project management and grading in higher education. TimelyGrader, l...
Powering Engaging Learning with AI-Driven Video Creation with Vikram Chalana
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Vikram Chalana, the co-founder and driving force behind Pictory.AI - an innovative software company leveraging cutti...
The Evolving Role of CIOs in Higher Education with Helen Norris
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Norris, CIO at Chapman University, discusses her journey to becoming a CIO and the evolving role of CIOs in higher education. She emphasizes the...
Embracing AI for Student-Centric Experiences with Ardis Kadiu
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ardis Kadiu, founder and CEO of Element 451, discusses the evolution of AI in education and the importance of personalization in student engagement. H...