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I welcome opportunities to weigh in as a quotable source on leadership, innovation, and the future of higher education.

I am the executive director of the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT), a nonprofit association that empowers higher-education leaders — primarily in the community/technical college space — to transform their organizations. AFIT connects college presidents with leaders from sectors beyond higher education to create strategic collaborations, introduce new models, and pursue emerging best practices. My hands-on work with dozens of presidents and chancellors provides me with a deep and timely perspective on how community and technical colleges are evolving.

Topics

The changing role of community and technical college leaders as innovation drivers
Cross-sector partnerships that expand student opportunity
How colleges are scanning for early signals of change to stay ahead of trends and remain agile
The use of virtual reality to enhance learning
The rise of bachelor’s degree and accelerated three-year degree programs at community colleges


Media Mentions & Appearances:

university business article by erika liodice

Community Colleges and the Rise of the 3-Year Degree

Co-authored op-ed published by University Business (June 2025).

community college daily article by erika liodice

Embracing VR

Co-authored commentary published by Community College Daily (June 2024).

diverse issues in higher education article with quote from erika liodice

Yavapai College Becomes the First Community College in the Country to Offer an Optimized Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree

Quoted source in an article published by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (May 2025).

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