In this episode of In Your Element, Brendan and Daniella sit down with Brittany Meinssen, Director of Admissions and Recruitment at College of the Albemarle (COA), to uncover how her team is reshaping recruitment strategies for community colleges. Brittany shares how implementing Element451 helped COA streamline processes, engage adult learners, and deliver standout results. From targeted messaging to innovative community events, Brittany reveals the secret behind COA hitting its highest recruiting numbers on record. If you're looking for practical, inspiring ways to do more with less, this is an episode you can’t miss.

Guest Name: Brittany Meinsen, Director of Admissions + Recruitment, College of Albemarle

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-meinsen-61626843

Guest Bio: Brittany brings over a decade of experience in higher education admissions and recruitment. She previously held pivotal roles within university admissions, developing skills in enrollment management and student support. As the Director of Admissions and Recruitment at College of The Albemarle, Brittany oversees admissions, recruitment, student life and leadership, accessibility services, student conduct, and the NC Career Coaches program. Notably, she has implemented Element451 at two higher education institutions, enhancing recruitment strategies and student engagement.

- - - -

Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Daniella Nordin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellanordin/
Brendan Henkel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkhenkel/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
In Your Element 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 next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. 

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register