The inaugural season of Trusted Voices covered a lot of ground, full of unguarded conversations and actionable insights as we explored the intersection of higher ed leadership and communications. In the final episode of our first season, Teresa and Erin look back on the first season’s line-up of guests and reflect on what each brought to the podcast and to higher education in general. They share their to-be-read piles for the summer, their predictions for upcoming changes to higher ed and what they hope to accomplish in Season 2 this fall.

Ep. 05: Season 1 Recap: ‘Addressing the Tensions That We All Know Exist’

Erin and Teresa talk about natural disasters, offer resources for campuses navigating election season and disinformation, and highlight leaders willing to be vulnerable about the challenges they're facing.

S3. Ep. 03 - A Fall Semester of Institutional Resilience

Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot assess the impact of NIH funding cuts on local communities and brace for the unknown future of the Department of Education as the Trump administration continues to target higher education.

S3. Ep. 09 - Funding Cuts and Uncertain Futures

Staying silent isn’t always the safest choice. Hosts Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot sit down with Holden Thorp to discuss why higher ed leaders must embrace transparency, communicate with the public, and advocate for the value of academia. Thorp also reflects on his own leadership journey, including his decision to share his autism diagnosis.


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