FGP8-1: SXSW EDU Interview with Lee Waldvogel

Filament Games Podcast

Welcome back to the Filament Games Podcast! We're thrilled to kick off Season 8 with an exciting series of interviews recorded live at SXSW EDU. Our first guest in this series is Lee Waldvogel, Strategic Partnerships Lead at American Student Assistance (ASA). Lee's extensive background in education and partnerships, including his pivotal role in designing and establishing the College for America Program at Southern NH University, has shaped his unique perspective on the future of learning and work. His work is guided by his goal of providing all students with equitable access to learn the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. In this thought-provoking conversation, our Chief Partnerships Officer Jennifer Javornik and Lee talk about career readiness and postsecondary planning. Lee shares his approach to making these essential skills more accessible, fun, and relevant through ASA's free EvolveMe digital experience, an alternative to the traditional methods of preparing students for life after high school.