In this May episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Aaron Baker from Stephen F. Austin State University, who serves as HETMA’s Events Chair. Aaron shares how he found his way into higher ed technology almost by accident, starting as a student worker before stepping into classroom technology work that became a long term professional home.
The conversation explores HETMA’s May theme, Fuel the Fire, The Path Forward, through Aaron’s reflections on leadership, community, event planning, InfoComm, and the lessons he is carrying into another year as Events Chair. From virtual conferences to road shows to the HETMA booth experience, this episode highlights how events become more than logistics when they help higher ed AV professionals connect, learn, and find their people.
Topics Discussed
Aaron Baker’s path into higher ed technologyWorking in AV at a smaller institution
Finding community and support through HETMA
HETMA’s May theme, Fuel the Fire, The Path Forward
Professional growth through networking and learning
Leading as someone who is naturally more comfortable in the background
Delegation, follow up, and lessons learned from volunteer leadership
Planning the HETMA Virtual Conference
Preparing for HETMA’s presence at InfoComm
Why in person and virtual events matter for the higher ed AV community
Connect with Aaron:
conference@hetma.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakeraarond/
Connect with Erin:
erinmahermoran@hetma.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/
Join the HETMA Community:
community.hetma.org
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