In this enlightening episode, Allison Turcio dives into a transformative conversation with Maya Demishkevich about the innovative strategy of employee advocacy in higher education. Focusing on Carroll Community College's approach under Maya's leadership, they explore how faculty and staff can significantly amplify their institution's message through personal branding. This discussion not only sheds light on Maya's journey and insights from her diverse roles in higher ed marketing but also offers practical advice for colleges looking to implement similar programs.

How Tos on this Episode:

• Build an employee impact initiative
• Empower faculty and staff to develop their personal and professional brands
• Evaluating success of employee advocacy strategies

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Guest Name: Maya Demishkevich

Guest Bio: Maya Demishkevich leads marketing at Carroll Community College in Westminster, Maryland. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education, ranging from leading marketing and retention initiatives and teaching undergraduate and doctoral level courses to developing programs. She is also a host of the Hidden Gem podcast and a founder of College Crusader, the only social media solution created for community colleges.

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayademishkevich/

Check out The Hidden Gem Podcast: https://podcasts.enrollify.org/the-hidden-gem?hsLang=en

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Connect With Our Host:
Allison Turcio
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/
https://twitter.com/allisonturcio

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