Want to know what it's like to be a residential college president at Rice University?

In this episode, we sit down with outgoing 2023-2024 Baker College President Jonah to discuss his experience as Baker College President. Jonah shares the leadership journey that led him to this role, what being a campus leader is like, and advice for new Rice leaders following in his footsteps. 

The Leading Owls Podcast is hosted and produced by the Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Edited by: Blake C. Hollaway

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