From accounting intern to enrollment leader: Adeeb Mozip of the University of Michigan on how breadth of experience, mentorship, and a mission-driven mindset built an uncommon higher ed career.
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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.
Joe Sobieralski reveals how versatility and mentorship guided his journey from athletics to finance leadership at the University of South Carolina.
Chris Foster shares how receiving crucial financial aid help as a first-gen student at Texas Tech inspired his mission to transform student services at UNT through unified support centers and empowering leadership.
Former utility finance exec Stephanie Mayer shares how teaching as an adjunct revealed her true calling, leading to a career pivot into higher education where she now bridges technical analysis with storytelling.
From managing a campus food stand to leading budget operations at Community College of Philadelphia, Derrick Sawyer shares his 20-year journey through higher education finance and leadership.
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