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In celebration of Student Parent Month, ACCT's Kids on Campus Director, Miya Simpson, sits down with the founder and CEO of Generation Hope, to discuss barriers to student parent success on college campuses. In this season premiere episode, Nicole Lynn Lewis details her journey through college as a single mother, highlighting the roadblocks she faced in securing adequate childcare, and the two-generation approach her organization is taking to drive systemic change nationwide.
Dr. Claire Brady, President of Glass Half Full Consulting, answers lingering questions about the role of artificial intelligence in higher education. She explains how trustees can use AI to make their jobs more effective, while keeping students and staff at the forefront of the tech revolution.
*This podcast episode was recorded live during the Regional Awards Luncheon at the 2025 ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 24, 2025.
Who's on the Mic?
Dr. Claire Brady (Philbrook)
As the President of Glass Half Full Consulting LLC, Claire specializes in delivering expert consulting services and executive coaching to higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and corporate entities. Claire is regularly called on to help leaders improve their outcomes, lead organizational transformations, achieve strategic goals, foster healthy workplace cultures, and drive employee engagement. Claire also has a deep interest in the use of AI and is dedicated to equipping executive professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to harness the extraordinary potential of AI in their personal and professional lives.
Claire served in executive roles at Ana G. Mendez University (AGMU) and Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC). She held administrative and teaching roles at LSSC, the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Michigan State University, and Alma College.
Claire's commitment to community and civic engagement is evident through her active participation on various organizational boards, making a significant impact at both local and national levels. Claire is also a Founder of the Association of Higher Education Consulting and Coaching.
A Canadian by birth and a proud U.S. citizen since 2014, Claire's heart is firmly planted in central Florida. Claire, her husband Ben, & their son enjoy beautiful weather, their local food, arts, and music community, and great family and friends.
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