Melissa Johnston is the founding CEO of Lemnis, driven by a passion for an equitable, limitless future for all learners. Prior to Lemnis, she served…
Redefining What Limitless Education Can Look Like
Melissa Johnston, CEO, Lemnis
Transforming Postsecondary Education into a Bridge to Opportunity
Daniel Greenstein, Chief of Industry Transformation, Ellucian
Daniel Greenstein, Ph.D., is Chief of Industry Transformation at Ellucian, where he leads higher education system strategy and collaboration to accelerate transformation across the global…
Empowering the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
Dr. Yetunde A. Omede, Pracademic, Global Affairs Scholar, Author & Civic Leader
Dr. Yetunde A. Odugbesan-Omede has built her career at the intersection of higher education, global affairs, civic engagement, and policy, not just studying institutions but…
Transforming Accreditation for Student Success and Institutional Excellence
Maria Toyoda, President & CEO, WASC Senior College and University Commission
Maria Toyoda is president and CEO of WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). She joined WSCUC March 2025. Toyoda brings strategy expertise and political…
Helping Professionals Make Better Decisions in a Complex World
Adam Gottlich, Director of Nudge Labs South Africa and Behavioural Economics Lecturer at Henley Business School
Adam Gottlich is an award-winning behavioural scientist, executive leader, and lecturer specializing in applying behavioural science to commercial strategy, product innovation, and customer decision-making in…
Transforming Higher Ed with AI and Design
Paxton Riter, Co-Founder and CEO, iDesign
Paxton Riter is Co-Founder and CEO of iDesign, an education technology company that helps universities design, build, scale, and continuously improve high-quality online and blended…
Rethinking Higher Education for Student Success
Sam Dreyfus, Executive Vice President, ECPI University
As Executive Vice President of ECPI University, Sam Dreyfus helps lead a mission to rethink what higher education can look like when it is built…
Reimagining Universities: How AI and Digital Transformation can Enhance Confidence in Higher Education
Faye Bowser, Vice President Higher Education Vertical, Siemens
Faye Bowser is dedicated to transforming higher education institutions into smart, sustainable, and resilient environments. With over two decades of experience in smart infrastructure and…
Empowering Employees to Make a Lasting Impact
Jessica Palatka, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Miami University
Jessica Palatka is the VP and CHRO for Miami University. Ms. Palatka leads HR functions throughout the university, including HR strategic programs and partnerships, operations…
Beyond the Classroom: Why Career Readiness Must Start with Belonging
Dr. Lori Marie Huertas, Assistant Director Industry Partnerships, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Dr. Lori Marie Huertas is an Assistant Director of Industry Partnerships and a first-generation academic leader dedicated to expanding career pathways for underserved students. A…