In this inaugural episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder sits down with Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar for an intimate and powerful conversation about leadership, legacy, and navigating complexity in higher education. As the first African American president of Oberlin, President Ambar shares her reflections on living Oberlin’s values, the importance of historical context, and the weight—and empowerment—of being a “first.” She also opens up about DEI in today’s political climate, the birth of the Center for DEI Innovation & Leadership, and how raising triplets has shaped her leadership. This is a candid and inspiring exchange for anyone committed to equity, education, and enduring change.

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Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group