Best David Riddell Podcasts (2025)

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Amber Williams: Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville 32:30

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Leading With Strengths is a Gallup study uncovering the unique talents of the world’s most influential leaders. Amber Williams is a visionary higher education leader and the first Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Under her leadership, UTK has scaled a strengths-based model that rallies the entire campus ar…

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The Crown's Olivia Williams Performs "Grab My Hand" by Toby Litt 14:27

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Allison Boersma: President and CEO of Riddell and BRG Sports 26:43

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Leading With Strengths is a Gallup study uncovering the unique talents of the world’s most influential leaders. Allison Boersma is the president and chief executive officer of Riddell and BRG Sports. She brings extensive leadership experience in finance, operations and strategy, with prior roles at Kraft Foods and PwC. Listen to the full series at …

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REBROADCAST: LifeHack's John Schwab and Art Detective's Sarah Alexander Perform "Three Quarters of the Way to Hell" by T.C. Boyle 41:37

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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REBROADCAST: The Shield's CCH Pounder Performs "By Love Possessed" by Lorna Goodison 20:57

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicol Performs "Treats" by Lara Williams 17:53

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Indira Varma, Rhashan Stone, Nina Sosanya & Derek Riddell Perform "She Said He Said" by Hanif Kureishi 17:34

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Leverage's Gina Bellman & The Walking Dead's David Morrissey Perform The Phone Call by David Constantine 24:42

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Joe Dixon, Emily Bruni & Archie Fletcher Perform "Single Sit" by Edward Hogan 43:28

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Sex and the City's Willie Garson Performs "Maybe Mermaids and Robots are Lonely" by Matthew Fogarty and Grown Ups' Di Quon Performs "Water Names" by Samantha Chang 20:46

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Chrissy Taylor: President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility 41:24

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Leading With Strengths is a Gallup study uncovering the unique talents of the world’s most influential leaders. Chrissy Taylor serves as the President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility. Taylor is a purpose-driven, third-generation leader with more than 25 years in the business who has evolved the organization and expanded its global reach while stayin…

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Silo's Harriet Walter Performs "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" by Gabriel García Marquez 20:19

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Hollington Drive's Rhashan Stone Performs "Sea Anemones" by Bruce Holland Rogers 16:22

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Poltergeist's JoBeth Williams & The Holdovers' Michael Provost Perform "The Silver Clip" by Ben Shattuck 40:20

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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4th of July Special! Dohn Norwood, Tracie Thoms, CG & Eugene Byrd Perform "Black Folk Could Fly: On the Wings of Randall Kenan" 1:14:55

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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The Residence's Barrett Foa & Ozark's Jason Butler Harner Perform "The History of Sound" by Ben Shattuck 1:05:27

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Leslie Motter: CEO, Make-A-Wish America 35:30

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Leslie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Empathy®, Connectedness®, Strategic®, Relator®, Developer® Leslie Motter serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish America. Leslie is an agile, results-driven C-suite executive with over 30 years of experience in strategy, finance, operations and human resources.…

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Windfall's Malinda Williams Performs "Black Power" by Bernice McFadden 31:51

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Glee's Darren Criss Performs "Immigration" by Richard Bausch 31:36

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Eight: "This Isn't Love." Jenny Molloy, Part Two. 48:01

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This is part two of our interview with best-selling author Jenny Molloy. In the first part of Paolo and Paul's conversation with Jenny, they focused on her first memoir "Hackney Child". In episode eight, they discuss her follow-up "This Isn't Love", sharing her experience in care and the immense risks faced by children in care that are often overlo…

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Seven: "Don't give up. You will come through it." Coram Voice and Evan Amery. 40:10

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In episode seven, Paolo and Paul visit the offices of Coram Voice to learn about their writing competition for care-experienced young people and meet one of last year’s winners, Evan Amery. Evan’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and transformation. At just 11 years old, Evan was outed by a close friend. After coming out as transgender, and s…

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Six: "Marrying off Audrey Hepburn". Jenny Molloy, author of Hackney Child and This Isn't Love 51:51

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In this episode, Paolo and Paul hit the road to sit down with Jenny Molloy, the best-selling author of Hackney Child and This Isn’t Love. In the first part of a two-episode special, we talk about the events detailed in Hackney Child. At just nine years old, Jenny, along with her two brothers, went to the Stoke Newington police station and asked to …

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Five: "We Love Moira and Alex." Mark Riddell, MBE, National Adviser for Care Leavers 1:04:15

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This week, Paolo and Paul sit down with Mark Riddell MBE, the government’s National Adviser for Care Leavers, for a deeply personal conversation about how his time in the Scottish care system shapes his work to improve the lives of young people transitioning out of care. From his childhood with an alcoholic father and the painful loss of his mother…

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Four: "I was more Mungo Jerry than David Bowie." Paolo and Paul reflect on the first month. 43:24

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In this episode of But We All Shine On, hosts Paolo and Paul invite you to join them at De Amicis as they reflect on the first month of the show. With their signature blend of honesty, humour, and insight, they look back on their conversations with two incredible guests: Dr Jim Goddard and Pauline Black. Paolo and Paul dive deep into the themes tha…

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Three: "If you don't like the long hair, you won't like the one eye." Pauline Black, The Selecter 52:45

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In episode three, Paolo and Paul talk to Pauline Black, the iconic lead singer of Two-Tone legends The Selecter. Pauline was born on October 3, 1953, the daughter of a Nigerian man. As a baby, she was adopted by a white family in Romford, Essex. In this enthralling and moving interview, Pauline talks about the loneliness of being adopted and growin…

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Two: "Try not to be so scared." Dr Jim Goddard, Chair of The Care Leavers Association 43:55

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In episode two of But We All Shine On, Paolo Hewitt and Paul Anderson-Walsh talk to Dr Jim Goddard, Chair of the Care Leavers Association. Jim Goddard is an expert on the care system and currently serves as the Chair of The Care Leavers Association. Jim and his brother spent their childhood in children’s homes in Liverpool and Birkenhead, before mo…

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One: Paolo and Paul discuss their care experiences 49:14

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In But We All Shine On, we dive deep into the powerful stories of resilience and triumph from individuals who grew up in the care system and went on to achieve remarkable success. Hosted by Paolo Hewitt and Paul Anderson-Walsh, this podcast offers a rare and intimate look into the lives of extraordinary guests who have defied the odds across busine…

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Andre Perry: Director of the Center for Community Uplift, Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro 1:15:20

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Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Ideation | Strategic | Arranger | Futuristic | Analytical Andre M. Perry is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro, Director of Brookings' Center for Community Uplift, and a scholar-in-residence at American University. A respected commentator on race, inequality, and education, he authored Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives an…

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Simon Sinek: Founder of The Optimist Company 1:15:10

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Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Ideation | Futuristic | Strategic | Communication | Restorative Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to helping advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist -- a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wh…

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Kendra Tucker: CEO, Truckstop 37:38

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Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Communication | Competition | Achiever | Significance | Command Kendra Tucker joined Truckstop in 2020 as chief revenue officer, leading the sales and customer teams. In 2021, her role expanded to take on operations and strategy as chief operating officer, and in 2022, she was appointed CEO. For more than 15 years, Tucker ha…

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David Tudehope: CEO, Macquarie Technology Group 47:55

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Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Competition | Individualization | Context | Deliberative David is the co-founder and CEO of Macquarie Technology Group, serving since July 16, 1992. He oversees the company's management and strategic direction, engages in regulatory issues, and contributes to cybersecurity advisory for the Australian Government. D…

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James B. Milliken Chancellor: The University of Texas System 33:54

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Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Intellection | Input | Strategic | Learner | Context James B. Milliken is chancellor of The University of Texas System, where he also holds the Lee Hage and Joseph D. Jamail Regents Chair in Higher Education Leadership. Milliken is a national leader in public higher education with more than 30 years of experience. As chancel…

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Ellyn Shook: Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer, Accenture 31:47

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Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Activator | Ideation | Futuristic | Self-Assurance | Input Ellyn Shook is Accenture’s chief leadership and human resources officer, responsible for helping the 742,000 people of Accenture succeed professionally and personally. Her global team of HR leaders is reimagining leadership and talent practices to create the most tru…

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Omar Sultan Al Olama: Artificial Intelligence Minister, UAE 30:11

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Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Analytical | Input | Learner | Intellection Omar Sultan Al Olama is a driving force behind the UAE's groundbreaking initiatives in technology and innovation. At the forefront of shaping policies that propel his country into a digital future, Al Olama’s leadership informs everything from AI innovation to revolution…

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Arthur Brooks: #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Harvard Professor and Happiness Expert 45:46

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Futuristic | Ideation | Strategic | Woo | Input Description: As an author, speaker, Harvard professor and entrepreneur, Arthur Brooks explores leadership, happiness and living well in the modern era. He has published 13 books, including Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier with co-author Oprah Winfrey, and writes the popu…

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DeMoine Adams: CEO, TeamMates Mentoring 33:33

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DeMoine Adams, CEO of TeamMates Mentoring, has made it his life’s work to elevate and develop the next generation of young people. Drawing on his experiences in the NFL, Adams brings a coach’s mentality and the principles of strengths-based leadership to his mission-rich organization. As a dedicated servant leader, Adams works tirelessly to help hi…

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Chanda Chacón: President and CEO, Children's Nebraska 55:54

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President & CEO at Nebraska’s Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Chanda Chacon, has dedicated her career to pediatric healthcare, ensuring that patients receive safe, high-quality, family-centered care while strengthening organizations and fostering programs of excellence.Chanda brings two decades of experience and a commitment and passion to …

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Janina Kugel: Non-Executive Director and Senior Advisor 27:39

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Being named as one of the 100 most influential women in German business is, without a doubt, a major career milestone. For Janina Kugel, it’s one in a long string of achievements that showcases her natural talents and Strengths. Janina, once a longtime CHRO at Siemens and now a board member, senior advisor and author, has built a brand for herself …

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Dr. Robert E. Johnson: President of Western New England University 39:49

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In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Robert E. Johnson, the President of Western New England University. His unyielding belief in higher education as a public good and as a path for transforming individual lives has led him to dedicate his 30-year career to preparing students to adapt and succeed in a dynamic future—one where job…

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Jeremy Fewtrell: Deputy Commissioner Field Operations of Fire and Rescue New South Wales 29:48

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming a hero, Jeremy Fewtrell. He is the Deputy Commissioner Field Operations of Fire and Rescue New South Wales. He is a recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal, the highest honor afforded to Australian firefighters, and has responsibility for all New South Wales’ fire stations and community safety …

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Roy Spence: Cofounder and Chairman of GSD&M 31:29

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Roy Spence, Cofounder and Chairman of GSD&M. Roy has played a pivotal role in shaping the identities of some of the world's most iconic brands. His work in helping organizations articulate their purpose, values, and impact has set a new standard for meaningful engagement and connection. Roy’s most pas…

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Mike Allen: Co-founder of Axios 26:03

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In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Mike Allen, co-founder of Axios. An accomplished American political journalist whose influence resonates far and wide. As the co-founder and executive editor of Axios, and a former chief political reporter for Politico, Mike’s career has been marked by his dedication to insightful reporting and hi…

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Gordon Gee: President of West Virginia University 36:40

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Gordon Gee, President of West Virginia University. A distinguished educator, visionary leader, and advocate for higher education, President Gee's contributions have left a permanent mark on the realms of academia, innovation, and community engagement. His experiences have been shaped by a commitment t…

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Marie Royce: CEO of Marie Royce, LLC 31:50

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming The Honorable Marie Royce, CEO of Marie Royce, LLC. A remarkable businesswoman, diplomat, and educator, Marie’s journey is a tapestry of leadership and global impact. As CEO of Marie Royce, LLC, she's a driving force behind innovation, serving on boards such as Cognito Health and Petrocas Energy Group…

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Tom Osborne: HOF Football Coach, U.S. Congressman, Founder of TeamMates 38:46

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In this episode, we are honored to have former Nebraska Football Coach, Athletic Director, U.S. Congressman, and Founder of the TeamMates Mentoring Program, Tom Osborne join us. A revered figure in the world of sports, mentorship, and leadership, Tom’s influence reaches far beyond the field, touching the lives of countless individuals through his c…

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Shauna Olney: Chief of Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch at the International Labour Organization 35:54

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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Shauna Olney, the Chief of Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch at the International Labour Organization. With over three decades dedicated to advancing global gender equality and non-discrimination, Shauna's transformative impact shines brightly. Her 25-year tenure at the International Labour Organizati…

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Paul Allen: Visionary founder behind Ancestry.com and current CEO of Soar.com 34:39

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Paul Allen, the visionary founder behind Ancestry.com and current CEO of Soar.com. A trailblazing entrepreneur, philanthropist, and technology innovator, Paul’s contributions have revolutionized the way we explore our personal histories and connect with our roots. With a career marked by his relentles…

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Kevin Lobo: CEO of Stryker 41:30

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In this episode, we are excited to welcome Kevin Lobo, CEO of Stryker. With a career marked by his commitment to driving innovation and improving healthcare outcomes, Kevin’s insights offer a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, medical science, and business leadership. His experiences have been honed through years of dedicated wor…

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Vint Cerf: Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google 32:16

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google. A true pioneer in the realm of technology and communication, Vint’s contributions have fundamentally shaped the digital landscape we inhabit today. With a career spanning decades and a legacy that extends from his pioneering work on th…

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Donde Plowman: Chancellor at the University of Tennessee 47:53

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Donde Plowman, the Chancellor at the University of Tennessee. An accomplished academic leader, change agent, and advocate for education, Donde has made a significant impact in higher education through her dedication to fostering growth, innovation, and transformative learning experiences. Before assum…