293: True North with Brittney Grant| The AV Life Podcast
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Recorded July 22, 2025
Tim Van Woeart and Renee Benson sit down with Brittney Grant from Aims Community College, who also serves as HETMA’s Approved Program Chair. The conversation revolves around the theme of finding a “True North” in technology leadership and professional growth. Brittney shares her unique path in the AV industry, how she supports higher education technology professionals, and her work advancing HETMA’s mission through the Approved Program.
Tim and Renee explore leadership, innovation, and building community, with Brittney offering insights into how professionals can align their own “True North” with institutional goals. The episode is packed with perspectives on mentorship, industry collaboration, and what it takes to thrive in a rapidly evolving AV landscape.
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Topics Discussed
- Brittney Grant’s journey into AV and higher education technology
- What “True North” means for professionals and institutions
- HETMA’s Approved Program and its role in the AV industry
- Building authentic connections in higher education technology
- Leadership strategies for aligning tech initiatives with institutional mission
- Mentorship and professional development in AV
- Trends shaping higher education AV and IT environments
- Lessons learned from working in collaborative technology ecosystems
- The importance of finding purpose and direction in your career
- Advice for professionals new to the AV industry
