HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Jon Youse, Regional Groups Chair

In this episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran talks with HETMA Regional Chair Jon Youse about self-advocacy, career growth, and what it means to lead while still feeling more comfortable in the background. Jon reflects on his path from college TV production to higher education technology leadership, and shares how being rifed during the pandemic changed the way he thinks about communicating his value. The conversation also explores HETMA road shows, mentorship, and how regional connection can help higher ed technology professionals grow without feeling like they have to do it alone. Read More

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March 19, 2026

HETMA Presents… Jackie Young: Innovation is Not Optional

Logitech for Education marketing leader Jackie Young walks through a joint AVIXA and Logitech survey that captured input from more than 500 AV and IT pros, more than 600 faculty, and nearly 700 students. The conversation focuses on the gap between hybrid expectations and real classroom performance, and why reliability, interoperability, and ease of use shape how people perceive an institution. Jackie also shares a few metrics that can help campus teams make a clearer case for investment by tying technology experience to retention and institutional stability. Read More

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February 27, 2026

HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Andy Vogel, Communications Chair

Erin Maher Moran sits down with Andy Vogel from The Ohio State University to unpack his path from hands on classroom AV support into instructional design, and how that mix shapes his approach to HETMA communications. They dig into what makes higher ed technology messaging uniquely tricky, especially translating technical capability into usability stories that land with faculty, leadership, and peers. The conversation ties back to this month’s theme of leveling up, focusing on confidence building through presenting, learning in public, and using mistakes as momentum. Read More

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February 25, 2026

HETMA Presents… #Roadto10K and This Month in Higher Ed AV: Live at the HETMA Virtual Conference

Recorded live as a keynote at the HETMA Virtual Conference, this hybrid episode combines Road to 10K and This Month in Higher Ed AV around the theme Time to Level Up. The panel shares real examples of growth in leadership and learning habits, including how they choose what to master, how they manage perfectionism, and what keeps them moving through discomfort. Then they pivot into the education AV spending debate, unpacking why the original article’s framing felt dismissive and why governance, accessibility, security, and lifecycle realities make the story far more nuanced. Read More

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February 21, 2026

HETMA Presents… Special: Best Of ISE 2026

Recorded live from the HETMA booth at ISE 2026, Dr. Josiah Way and the crew recap the biggest show floor takeaways for higher ed AV teams and the broader signals they’re seeing across the industry. They highlight standout technologies and initiatives from partners and exhibitors. The episode closes with a clear theme: community matters, interoperability is accelerating, and higher ed voices are showing up on a bigger global stage. Read More

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February 16, 2026

HETMA Presents… An ISE Special: The Plus Ones

From the HETMA booth at ISE in Barcelona, this special episode flips the mic to the people who usually stay off camera. The plus ones. Spouses and friends who helped run booth life, kept the vibe light, and somehow learned just enough AV language to survive a week on the show floor. Erica Fleming hosts a roundtable with Amy Murphy, Andrea Myers, Jay Matz, and Jessi Taylor calling in from an airport on the way home. Read More

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