
From Public Sector to Public Impact: Sean Clayton
From housewares to higher ed: Sean Clayton of Salt Lake Community College on private-sector grit, a career-defining 360 evaluation, and the value of leading with empathy.
Insights and advice for business professionals new to higher education
On Career Conversations, NACUBO’s Christine Simone sits down with higher education professionals to discuss their personal experiences, including successes and challenges of all kinds. They’ll offer career advice and insights as well as nuggets of wisdom for business professionals new to higher education.

From housewares to higher ed: Sean Clayton of Salt Lake Community College on private-sector grit, a career-defining 360 evaluation, and the value of leading with empathy.

From criminal law to tax puzzles: Discover how Jodi Kessler transformed her career path to become MIT’s director of tax and global operations, breaking down silos and building collaborative solutions in higher education.

Executive director Travis Ball shares how he built a comprehensive business services portfolio at East Texas A&M, transforming from procurement specialist to strategic operations leader.

From professional theater in Chicago to budget administration in Boulder, Venessa Ortega shares how arts training enhances leadership in higher education finance through emotional intelligence.