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BONUS: Live from the Show Floor at Illumia Momentum

Live from the Show Floor at Illumia Momentum

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About the Episode

About the Episode: 

In this special bonus episode recorded at the recent Illumia Momentum conference, we spoke with several attendees to get their immediate reflections and experiences from the event as it happened. They shared a variety of interesting perspectives on the work being done right now at institutions as they navigate ongoing digital transformation journeys. 

Many thanks to everyone who spoke with us: 

Toneal Alford, Alcatraz

Thomas Butler, TransferMate

Jenn Pontes, Western University

Harlan Howard, University of Vermont

Isaidys Davis, Genea

Ernest Burton, Morgan State University

Emily Oliver, Illumia

Dan Mele, MyVenue

About the Show: The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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Dustin Ramsdell is a leading content creator and influencer in the Higher EdTech space, and the host of Higher Ed Geek.

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