In this insightful episode, we sit down with Alex Hernandez, the President of Champlain College and a passionate advocate for servant leadership. From his beginnings as the son of a Mexican farmworker to leading one of Vermont’s top colleges, Alex shares his journey of building a culture that prioritizes students who may not have access to the same resources and opportunities as others.
Highlights from the conversation:
• Champlain’s focus on creating pathways for underserved students, including their unique single-parents program—where students consistently achieve some of the highest GPAs.
• The Vermont Cyber Start program, giving high school students access to vital skills in a growing field.
• Why 40% of Champlain graduates remain in Vermont to help build the local workforce, with 1,100 businesses started by alumni.
• Alex’s belief in servant leadership and his personal commitment to getting to know Champlain students.
Tune in to hear how Alex balances leadership and teaching, as he also serves as an entrepreneurship professor at Champlain College.
Listen below or on your favorite platform and gain valuable insights into education, leadership, and Vermont’s future!