We’re proud this week to feature Natalie Furlett and Will Brummett from Campus Compact, an organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement in higher education. Natalie and Will discuss their roles and share the impactful work Campus Compact does to support student and institutional outcomes. They explore the importance of student voice, community engagement, and the positive effects of these efforts on students' personal and professional development. The conversation highlights the significance of fostering strong town-gown relationships and integrating civic engagement into the core of higher education.

Guest Names:
Natalie Furlett, Senior Director of Member & Student Engagement
William Brummett, Student Engagement Manager at Campus Compact

Guest Bios:
Natalie Furlett is the Senior Director of Member and Student Engagement for Campus Compact, the nation’s largest national organization dedicated to higher education civic and community engagement. In this role, Natalie leads the organization’s efforts to strengthen campus engagement with their local communities and the Campus Compact network.

Will serves as the Student Engagement Manager at Campus Compact. In this role, he supports students who are civic and community engagement leaders to develop the skills, connections, and resources to make equitable and sustainable changes in their communities and their own lives. His role manages the Newman Civic Fellowship, the student leadership design team, Student Compact, and all other student engagement programs.

Guest Social Handles: 
Natalie LinkedIn
William LinkedIn

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Dustin Ramsdell
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