Our Episodes

Our guest, Rick Benbow , is the Regional Vice President (West) at Western Governors University , the nation’s largest competency-based university. He leads efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality education for ad...

Xcelerate educational excellence and equity with Dr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen , author of Radical Care: Leading for Justice in Urban Schools. Sponsor: The 2.0 Conferences . Register for the 20262.0 Conferences in Las Vegas, Neva...

Our guest, Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz , Ph.D. (she/her), is a Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University . In May, 2024 Yolanda was recognized with the prestigious Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Awa...

Our guest, Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy , Ph.D., currently serves as the president and CEO of AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education). She joined AACTE in January 2025, after serving as a distinguished professo...

Our guest, Robert Kelty , is Head of Outreach, Government Relations, and Development for the International Baccalaureate (IB) North America. Robert embarked onhis career journey in Crownpoint, New Mexico, nestled within the ...

Our guest, Mario Jovan , is a world-renowned Leadership Coach and Founder of Messy Roots, LLC . He has developed a specialized coaching curriculum focused on Diversity, Equity,Inclusion & Belonging (DEI) to empower leaders of...

Our guest, Kaplan Mobray , is globally acclaimed as one of the world’s most dynamic and inspirational business speakers and award-winning author of “The 10Ks of Personal Branding”. Educated at the University of Pennsylvani...

Dr. Felecia S. Russell , author of Amplifying Black Undocumented Student Voices in Higher Education . Listen her EDUP Xcelerated Excellence podcast episode: Drs. Miriam Feldblum and Felecia Russell—Advocating for Immigrant Eq...

Our guest, Antrina Leeth , is an educator with over 18 years of experience. She currently serves as Senior Outreach and Development Manager for the International BaccalaureateOrganization (IBO) . Her initial introduction to I...

Our guest, Xiomara J. Giordano , is Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at SUNY Empire . Xiamara holds a Master of Science in Educational Policy and Leadership with a focus...

Our guest, Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez , serves as the Chief Executive Officer at the National Center for Learning Disabilities , where she leads a team at the forefrontof the learning disabilities rights movement. Her unwaverin...

Our guest, Nicholas D. Hartlep , Ph.D., holds the Robert Charles Billings Endowed Chair in Education at Berea College wherehe has Chaired the Education Studies Department since 2019. He is currently enjoying a research sabbat...

Our guest, Jerrica Thurman , is the visionary founder behind Elation Communications , a trailblazing firm helping mission-driven organizations amplify their voice, elevate their brand, and accelerate impact. With more than tw...

Our guest, Dr. Jamal Watson , is an award-winning journalist. He has held numerous roles at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. He has been a senior staff writer, managing editor, executiveeditor and editor-at-large. He has ...