In this week’s episode, Dustin with Kaitlin Dumont, the self-proclaimed Mrs. Maisel of EdTech, about the future of higher education. Kaitlin shares insights from her diverse background and delves into the importance of strategic partnerships as well as her perspective on the digital transformation driving the evolving landscape of higher ed. They also discuss the value of intimate, community-driven events like EdTechWeek, professional communities like the Future of Higher Ed group, and the forthcoming integration of education with the workforce.

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Guest Name: Kaitlin Dumont, Higher Education Consulting Director at Huron

Guest Social: LinkedIn

Guest Bio: Kaitlin Dumont’s expertise lies at the intersection of higher education and workforce learning. Dumont has been featured in several publications, including Inside Higher Ed and Education Technology Insights. Previously, Dumont played an instrumental role in shaping executive development programs at 2 of the most prestigious institutions: the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School. As an advisor, she worked closely with C-Suite executives and Fortune 500 corporations, offering strategic guidance on learning and development priorities. Crucially, she led the charge in curating flagship portfolios of residential executive programs and spearheaded the launch of innovative online initiatives, ensuring the delivery of top-notch learning experiences. Dumont completed her undergraduate studies at Tufts University and holds an MBA from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, as well as an Instructional Designer Certificate from the Online Learning Consortium. She currently lives in Lewiston, Maine, where she shares her life with her husband and two children.

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