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Eddie Francis
Eddie Francis, a brand strategy consultant, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster, and speaker, is driven by the deep belief in the importance of being valued. As the founder of Edify Ventures, a consultancy focusing on personal and employer branding, Eddie hosts "I Wanna Work There!" on employer branding in higher education and "For Our Edification" on personal leadership. With a background in radio, including hosting the "HBCU Lifestyle Podcast," Eddie's contributions extend to various platforms, earning him recognition as one of New Orleans Magazine's "30 People to Watch." In higher education, he played pivotal roles in brand identity, communications, and enrollment growth. As a speaker, Eddie shares leadership insights with college students and has contributed to the book "Leadership to Letters." Eddie holds a Master of Professional Studies in strategic leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication. Proudly affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., he is the husband of Dr. Halima Leak Francis and the father of Stevie.
Kevin McClure
Kevin McClure is a Murphy Distinguished Scholar of Education and associate professor of higher education in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His teaching, writing and speaking focus on helping leaders create caring colleges and universities that prioritize employee wellbeing. A contributor to EdSurge and The Chronicle of Higher Education, Kevin is one of the nation’s leading experts on higher education leadership, management, and finance. He is the co-founder and director of public engagement for the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges, a research center housed at Appalachian State University with the mission of increasing appreciation for and understanding of regional colleges and the communities they serve. Kevin earned both his M.A. and Ph.D. in international education policy from the University of Maryland, College Park. He earned his bachelor’s in history and Spanish language from the University of Richmond.
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