IMPACTful Conversations
While living by your values isn't always easy, it can transform your life and your community. At Alliant University, we believe the values of Inclusion, Mentorship, Passion, Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork are more than ideals—they’re the foundation for meaningful change. Join Alliant president Dr. Andy Vaughn for conversations with guests who’ve faced challenges, broken barriers, and made a lasting IMPACT by putting these values into action.
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In this episode of IMPACTful Conversations, Alliant University President & CEO Andy Vaughn sits down with longtime Alliant Director of Financial Aid, Deb Spindler, to unpack the sweeping federal financial aid changes coming in 2026 under the One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Andy draws from his experience as one of the federal negotiators crafting these regulations, while Deb breaks down what students—current and future—need to k...
Alliant is proud to partner with the Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Scholars Academy to help Kaiser employees earn degrees and pursue difference-making careers. In this episode of IMPACTful Conversations, Alliant president Andy Vaughn speaks with Dan Gizzo, PhD, a clinical psychologist, Alliant alum, and executive director of the Academy. They discuss the importance of addressing mental health stigma and the intersection of mental...
In this episode of IMPACTful Conversations, Alliant University President Andy Vaughn visits with Dr. Debra Kawahara, 2025 President of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a Distinguished Professor at Alliant. She discusses her journey to leadership, the challenges faced during her APA presidency, and the importance of adaptability in leadership roles. She emphasizes the significance of unity and diversity within the fi...
In this episode of IMPACTful Conversations, Dr. Lawrence Moore shares his journey from a small rural town in Arizona to becoming a prominent board member at Alliant University. He reflects on his experiences growing up as an African-American boy before and after the Civil Rights Act, his military service during the Vietnam era and the Cold War, and the challenges he has faced as a gay man through his 55-year relationship with his n...
In the premiere episode of IMPACTful Conversations, Andrew Shean, Chief Learning Officer at Penn Foster, shares insights on the importance of values in education, the role of AI literacy and critical thinking in workforce readiness, and the future of higher education amidst technological disruption. He emphasizes the need for compassion in local communities and the significance of a well-educated populace for a thriving democracy. ...
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