A two-time graduate of the University of Oklahoma, she has devoted her entire 20-year professional career to serving her alma mater. Over the years, she has made an impact in a range of leadership roles, including Admission Counselor, Coordinator of African American Student Life, and now Director of National Recruitment. Beyond the university, she is a dedicated leader in the profession, serving in the presidential cycle of the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling. She is also the owner of a consulting business focused on professional development, helping teams and organizations strengthen interpersonal skills through dynamic, impactful sessions.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Kimberly West, Director of National Recruitment at the University of Oklahoma, where we talk about breaking the mold, finding the right fit, and listening to the voice within.

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As a first-generation college graduate, he is motivated by the transformational impact a higher education can have not only for an individual, but for an entire family. Our guest has been the treasurer as well as in the presidential cycle for PACAC, has been a Dean of Admission at Franklin and Marshall College, and is currently serving as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Drexel University. Join us for a powerful conversation with Hillen Grason, Jr. about building leadership like Legos, intentionally architecting the future, and leading with authenticity.

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Our next guest is a leader, teacher, and voice of hope from Peoria, Illinois. Since 1997, he’s been the Lead Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church, guiding people to live and love like Jesus in real, everyday ways. He has also mentored future leaders as an adjunct professor at Lincoln Christian University, served on community boards, and founded the Deveraux Hubbard II Foundation in memory of his son. Join us for a conversation about letting go to build up, maturity in purpose aligning with growth in vision, and creating beyond one’s initial calling. 

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Our next guest is the CEO of College Track, one of the most comprehensive college completion programs in the country. She holds the title of President Emerita at

Ithaca College, where she previously served as the institution’s ninth president—and its first president of color. She has held leadership roles at Rutgers University-Newark, Middlebury, and The Posse Foundation. She is a board member of ACT, Excelencia in Education, Kids First Chicago, StarRez , and Vanderbilt University, and is a founding member of Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. Join us for a conversation about who gets on the bus, why real leaders join organizations, and cultivating a sense of belonging.

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Our next guest serves as the Associate Director of Admissions for Diversity and Inclusion at Purdue University-West Lafayette. He oversees Early Outreach and Transfer Admissions, as well as diverse prospective recruitment strategies. He served as the Indiana ACAC Chairs for the Professional Development Committee, Inclusion Access and Success Committee and served as INACAC President from 2019-2021. Most recently he was included in the Greater Lafayette top 10 under 40 selection. Join us for a conversation about acknowledging your worth, evolving excellence, and leaders making lifers. 

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Our next guest draws from his upbringing, education, and professional experience to fulfill his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. D'Angelo Taylor currently serves as the inaugural Vice President for Hope, Unity & Belonging at Belmont University. In this role, he serves as the architect of the newly created division. As part of this work, he leads the university’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in support of its strategic emphasis on embracing hope and inclusive excellence to reweave the social fabric. Join us for a conversation about active listening, perseverance, and patience. 

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