HEUG the Mic

Host Alex Green sat down with Jessica Holler, HEUG Hall of Fame inductee and longtime board member, to talk about the volunteer roles, presentations, and mentorship moments that shaped her into the leader she is today. Her advice? Join the advisory group. Submit the session. Reach out to the person who looks like they're about to jump off the ledge. You'll learn more than you expect and so will they.

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In this episode of HEUG the Mic, host Alex Green sits down with Gina Fogelsonger — Senior Project and Program Manager at UNC Chapel Hill and longtime HEUG community leader — for one of the most honest and moving conversations in the show’s history.

In this Pride Month special, Gina opens up about her 32+ year journey with her wife, her own path to self-discovery, and what it truly means to show up as your whole self — at work, in community, and in life. From the power of asking one simple question to the everyday acts of allyship that actually matter, this conversation will leave you feeling more seen, more hopeful, and more connected.

Connect with Gina:

HEUG Profile 

LinkedIn Profile

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Erin Reed / Erin in the Morning — Transgender journalist tracking LGBTQ+ legislation across the U.S

erininthemorn.substack.com | Follow: @ErinInTheMorn

Trans Lifeline — Peer support & crisis hotline run by and for the trans community

(877) 565-8860 | translifeline.org

The Trevor Project — Crisis intervention & suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, available 24/7 via call, text, and chat

thetrevorproject.org

Campaign for Southern Equality — Advancing full LGBTQ+ equality across the South through advocacy, legal work, and community health

southernequality.org

Trans Youth Emergency Project — 1-on-1 support and travel grants for families of transgender youth navigating gender-affirming care bans nationwide

transyouthemergencyproject.org

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In this episode of HEUG the Mic, host Alex Green sits down with Michael B. Horn  - bestselling author of Job Moves, Harvard educator, and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation - for a conversation that quietly dismantles some of the biggest myths we carry about careers, success, and what progress actually looks like.

They get into AI vs. AI hiring, the power of prototyping your next career move, why your network will always outperform your resume, and the one question most managers are too scared to ask — but should.

Explore Michael's Work:

Book: Job Moves → jobmoves.com

AI Career Coach: Vocation → vocationhq.com

Podcast: Future U → futureupodcast.com

Newsletter & Research: michaelbhorn.com

Substack: The Future of Education

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For the first time ever, HEUG the Mic was filmed LIVE onsite at Alliance 2026 in Orlando, bringing the HEUG community from audio to on camera. 🎬

In this special bonus episode, Alex Green sit down with two Community Council leaders who help shape the conversations, collaboration, and connections that power HEUG every day.

🎙️ Chris Lopac from the University of Wisconsin Madison, Chair of the GT eForms Advisory Group
🎙️ Lidia Anderson from Central Washington University, HEUG Ambassador and Community of Practice leader

Together, they dive into what community really looks like in Higher Ed technology — from building support systems and sharing ideas to balancing leadership roles, navigating challenges, and creating spaces where members feel comfortable learning from one another.

You’ll also hear:
 • How the GT eForms Advisory Group got started
 • The difference between Advisory Groups and Communities of Practice
 • Why HEUG feels different from other professional communities
 • Reflections from Alliance 2026 in Orlando
 • Mascots, theme songs, and a few unexpected moments along the way

This episode is all about the people behind the community and the connections that keep HEUG moving forward.

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Host Alex Green sits down with Mark Miszewski to close out Season 4 with a look at building ERP systems that last.

With 30+ years of experience, Mark shares insight on testing, customization decisions, and how to think ahead to the next upgrade. From avoiding common pitfalls to leveraging the HEUG community, this episode is all about creating solutions that hold up over time.

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Host Alex Green sits down with Nick Kochis, Senior Workday Systems Analyst at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to break down what actually works in ERP implementations. From navigating change and building trust across teams to avoiding common pitfalls and managing data the right way, this episode is packed with real-world lessons from the HEUG community. If you are in the middle of an implementation or gearing up for one, this is your playbook.

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On this week’s episode of HEUG the Mic, host Alex Green sits down with Dan Labrecque to talk about his journey from financial aid counselor to functional architect and implementation leader. 

They dive into the realities of system implementations, the shift to cloud, and why trust, adaptability, and community are key to success. Plus, Dan shares how the HEUG community has played a major role in his growth and the broader higher ed ecosystem.

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Host Alex Green sits down with Patrick Beatty, Director of SIS Operations at Michigan State University, for a candid conversation on what implementations really take—time, people, and a whole lot of change management. From co-leading Student Records at Ohio University to supporting Workday integrations at Iowa State and advising at Michigan State, Patrick breaks down hard-earned lessons, practical priorities, and the “parking lot” method that keeps teams focused.

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In Season 4, Episode 3 of HEUG the Mic, host Alex Green sits down with Anna Kourouniotis, Data Strategist at Duke University, to explore her journey from Athens to Durham and how she turns complex data into actionable insights for higher education.

Anna shares how she evaluates and integrates new technologies, navigates AI adoption in reporting workflows, and champions digital literacy across campus. From auditing legacy systems to designing dashboards that actually work for users, she offers practical strategies that any HEUG member can apply immediately.

This conversation is packed with lessons for anyone looking to make data smarter, systems more seamless, and technology truly work for the people using it.

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In Season 4, Episode 2 of HEUG the Mic, host Alex Green sits down with Scott Krajewski, Associate Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer at Augsburg University, to explore Augsburg’s ERP selection journey and the beginning of their move to Workday.

Scott shares what prompted Augsburg to pursue a new cloud ERP, how campus stakeholders helped shape the decision-making process, and why connecting with the HEUG community provided valuable insight during evaluation.

With implementation now underway, this conversation offers timely lessons for institutions entering their own implementation season — from transparency and governance to change management and long-term planning for success.

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