Just Jared Podcast

The Dean of the College of Professional Studies is an accomplished scientist and researcher, globally renowned in the field of biotech. He is embedded in the Northeastern community with more than a decade of experience serving in a range of executive leadership roles prior to stepping in as Dean of CPS.

He is also a husband, a father, and a minister. But if you ask him, he’ll tell you he’s “Just Jared.”

Join Jared on his journey to share the amazing stories of the vibrant and diverse community that make up the college he leads. Listen in as he talks with students, faculty, alumni and other community and industry leaders who make up the incredible constellation  of CPS.

Podcast Episodes

Episode Six: Just Jared with a special focus on Mental Health and the Importance of Applied Research

In the sixth episode, Jared gets real with researchers and educators in the College of Professional Studies to discuss the importance of mental health during mental health awareness month. Revealing his own journey to identify personal mental health issues, Jared discusses the impact that evidence-based research can have on improving lives.

Guests:
Francesca Grippa, Senior Associate Dean of Research
Kristen Lee, Teaching Professor
Jennifer Madonna, Director of Field Experience & Licensure and Lecturer

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Episode Five: Just Jared and the Power of the CPS Alumni Network

In our fifth episode, Jared talks with two alumni about the impact of their CPS experience to help them realize their goals and equipped them to make a difference.

Guests:
Carmen Aliber (Double Husky)
BS Organizational Communication, 2013
MS, Organizational Leadership/Human Resource Management, 2016
Puya Moghadam, BS Information Technology 2024

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Episode Four: Just Jared and the Power of Industry Collaboration in Higher Ed

In our fourth episode, Jared invites ElevateBio Senior Vice President of Global Head of Government Affairs, Heidi Wagner for a virtual conversation about the growing importance of collaboration between higher education and industry to meet the needs of learners and the workforce. 

Joining Jared for the episode:

  • Heidi Wagner, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Government Affairs, ElevateBio
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Episode Three: Just Jared and the Importance of Workforce and Economic Development

In our third episode, Jared sits down with Amanda Welsh, Associate Dean Workforce and Economic Development and Chris Cook, Senior Director, Workforce and Economic Development to explore the vital importance of workforce and economic development and CPS’s role in advancing collaborative programing to connect learners with industry needs. 

**Correction: at the 40:24 mark, Amanda mentions a statistic of 40% of the workforce moving at an annual basis. She meant to say 20% of the workforce.

Joining Jared in this episode: 

  • Amanda Welsh, Associate Dean Workforce and Economic Development
  • Chris Cook, Senior Director, Workforce and Economic Development
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Episode Two: Just Jared and the Future of AI

In our second episode, Jared is joined by Uwe and Allison to discuss the impact of AI on the educational and industry landscape, as well as what CPS is doing to ensure learners are prepared to thrive in an increasingly dynamic workplace.

Joining Jared for the episode:

  • Uwe Hohgrawe, Associate Dean Global Network and Product Development
  • Allison Ruda, Associate Dean Use-Inspired Research & Development
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Episode One: Just Jared and Five CPS Students

In this inaugural episode, Jared is joined by five students to discuss life at CPS, the challenges of building community in a non-residential college experience, their thoughts on the role of AI in their lives, and the realities of balancing studies with other demands like family and work. It’s not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is.

Learn more about some of these students at Faces of CPS:

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