Hues of Leadership Podcast

Our next guest is Anthony Murdock a purpose-driven, action-oriented, servant-leader and proud product of Indianapolis, Indiana. He's a lawyer by trade, professor by occupation and business coach by passion. He serves as a board member for Butler University's Hub for Black Affairs & Community Engagement and The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis. He's also a member of Eastern Star Church and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Ultimately, he's in the business of becoming the greatest powerpreneur the world has ever seen. Join us for a conversation about discipline, time management, and Black political thought.

Our next guest is the CEO of College Track, one of the most comprehensive college completion programs in the country. She holds the title of President Emerita atIthaca College, where she previously served as the institution’s ninth president—and its first president of color. She has held leadership roles at Rutgers University-Newark, Middlebury, and The Posse Foundation. She is a board member of ACT, Excelencia in Education, Kids First Chicago, StarRez , and Vanderbilt University, and is a founding member of Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. Join us for a conversation about who gets on the bus, why real leaders join organizations, and cultivating a sense of belonging.

Our next guest serves as the Associate Director of Admissions for Diversity and Inclusion at Purdue University-West Lafayette. He oversees Early Outreach and Transfer Admissions, as well as diverse prospective recruitment strategies. He served as the Indiana ACAC Chairs for the Professional Development Committee, Inclusion Access and Success Committee and served as INACAC President from 2019-2021. Most recently he was included in the Greater Lafayette top 10 under 40 selection. Join us for a conversation about acknowledging your worth, evolving excellence, and leaders making lifers. 

Our next guest draws from his upbringing, education, and professional experience to fulfill his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. D'Angelo Taylor currently serves as the inaugural Vice President for Hope, Unity & Belonging at Belmont University. In this role, he serves as the architect of the newly created division. As part of this work, he leads the university’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in support of its strategic emphasis on embracing hope and inclusive excellence to reweave the social fabric. Join us for a conversation about active listening, perseverance, and patience. 

Our next guest serves as the Executive Director for the Colleges That Change Lives organization. Prior to representing the organization and championing the liberal arts from a student-centered college search and admission process lens, she was the College Bound Advisor at the Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School in Dallas. She has served on multiple counselor advisory boards for a variety of colleges and universities, the Common Application Board of Directors, and the Johns Hopkins University Access Advisory Board. Join us for a conversation about seeing others, recognizing the backbone of the organization, and generational wisdom. 

Our next guest is Kris Wong Davis the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admission at Carnegie Mellon University. During her career, she has held leadership roles at several large public universities. She found her passion in college access work early in her career in Arizona but was drawn to enrollment management for the impact that she could have in leading with an institutional commitment to college access. Join us as she shares her experience around having uncomfortable conversations, leading with inquiry, and leading in times of change. 

Our next guest is the AVP and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech where he has served for 20 years. Over the last 8 years he’s written a regular blog on the college admission experience, demystifying things for parents and students, and bringing much needed transparency and levity to promote healthier conversations. He is also the co-author of The Truth about College Admission, which just published its second edition, and the co-host of a podcast under the same name. Join us for a conversation about multiple mediums of communication, delegation, and moving from being available to proactive engagement. 

Our next guest is in his fifteenth year as a higher education and enrollment management professional. A nationally renowned Latino admissions leader known for being student-centered, authentic, and present, his thoughts and insights have been shared in outlets such as Forbes, The Chronicle of Higher Education, the San Antonio Express News, and more. A former director of admission, Tony now supports colleges around the country through his own educational support practice, “Sarda Consulting”.   Join us for a conversation about being more than your title, being your unique self, and preparing others to be better than you.