The North Star
Episodes
Gen Z, Activism, and Burnout: How One Student Is Redefining Leadership and Home
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Season 3 episode of The North Star, JeffriAnne Wilder PhD welcomes third-year student and Changemakers Fellow Chloe Caldwell, the firs...
Making Human Resources Human: Sinaya Surla on Inclusive Excellence, Firsts, and Future-Ready Workplaces
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season 3 episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder talks with Sinaya Surla—Oberlin College’s inaugural Human Resources Director of ...
Dr. Alicia Smith-Tran on Imposter Syndrome, Care, and Inclusive Classrooms
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season 3 premiere of The North Star, JeffriAnne Wilder, PhD talks with Alicia Smith-Tran, PhD—Oberlin College alumna, former varsity basketb...
Rooted in Oberlin: Dr. Johnnetta Cole on Building a Lifelong Legacy
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale of The North Star, JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. sits down with legendary educator, anthropologist, and social justice activist Johnne...
Four Pillars and a Future: JeffriAnne Wilder, PhD on Reimagining DEI, Innovation, and Leadership
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode of The North Star turns the spotlight on Executive Director JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D., in a candid conversation with colleague Let...
Beyond Beauty: A Conversation on Colorism and Redefining Social Capital with Dr. Margaret Hunter
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, JeffriAnne Wilder, PhD welcomes Margaret Hunter, PhD, professor of sociology and strategic advisor for faculty DEI initiatives at San...
Rewriting the Narrative: Dr. Aldon Morris on Uncovering Marginalized Voices in Social Science
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this landmark episode, JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. welcomes Dr. Aldon Morris, professor emeritus, influential sociologist, and author of The Origins...
Blueprints for Belonging: Liz Gordon-Canlas on Care, Connection, and Leading Zora’s House
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder welcomes Liz Gordon-Canlas, Managing Director of Zora’s House, a vibrant hub for women and gender-e...
Getting Into Good Trouble: Dr. Gregory Hutchings Jr. on Dismantling Systemic Inequities in Schools
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr., teacher, principal, superintendent, consultant, and now professor at Howard University, to map a leader...
Disruption Beyond DEI: How Entrepreneurship Drives Equity — with Martin Ekechukwu
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brand builder, marketing strategist, and entrepreneur Martin Ekechukwu joins Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder on The North Star to unpack how entrepreneurship ca...
Leading with Resolve: Dr. Herman Felton's HBCU Revolution
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Herman Felton shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Jacksonville's inner city to becoming the 17th president of Wiley University, ...
Living Our Values: Dr. Airica Steed on Breaking Concrete Ceilings, Healing, and Leading Change
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features the inaugural show of the Conversation Series: Living Our Values, where Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder sat down with Dr. Airica Ste...
The Power of Psychological Safety: Dr. Tammy Hodo on Transforming Workplaces Through Inclusion
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder welcomes back Dr. Tammy Hodo, educator, DEI consultant, and CEO of All Things Diverse, for an insightful conversation about the ...
Dialogic Inclusion and Real-World Equity: Insights with Gardy Guiteau, DEIB Strategist
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gardy Guiteau—educator, facilitator, coach, and principal of GJG Training and Consulting—returns to The North Star for a powerful conversation wit...
From Apathy to Action: How Gen Z is Shaping DEI and Student Leadership in College
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder sits down with Oberlin College students Natacha Lee and Skylar Leung—two Gen Z changemakers...
Navigating DEI Leadership Challenges: Lessons from a Groundbreaking Graduate Program
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, Dr. Tammy Hodo, and Gardy Guiteau for a candid, reflective conversation about their journey creating one of the nation’s...
Legacy in Motion: JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. on Identity, Advocacy, and Creating Space for Change
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The North Star, JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. steps from behind the mic to take center stage. Interviewed by Letisha Bereola, she shares...
Teaching, Thriving, and Telling Our Stories: Dr. Meredith Gadsby on 25 Years at Oberlin
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder is joined by Dr. Meredith Gadsby, associate professor of Africana Studies and Comparative Ame...
Triplets, Tenure, and Transformative Leadership: A Conversation with President Ambar
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder sits down with Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar for an intimate and p...
Welcome to The North Star!
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The North Star—a space for candid conversations on leadership, legacy, and navigating complexity.Subscribe, listen in, and let’s chart ...