IMPACTful Conversations
IMPACTful Conversations
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While living by your values isn't always easy, it can transform your life and your community. At Alliant International 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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The podcast focuses on themes of education, community engagement, and personal development, with episodes exploring the importance of values in education, workforce readiness in relation to AI literacy, and building compassionate communities, such as the premiere episode which features Andrew Shean discussing technological disruptions in higher education.

While living by your values isn't always easy, it can transform your life and your community.
At Alliant International 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.
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 and physical health. Dr. Gizzo shares insights on the challenges faced by mental health professionals, the significance of values in healthcare, and the role of technology in training future clinicians. The conversation highlights the need for a diverse workforce in mental health and the ongoing efforts to support individuals pursuing careers in this field.

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