The higher ed community has always thrived on connection.
As digital spaces shift, finding and following colleagues isn’t as easy as it once was.
Higher ed professionals have spent years building meaningful relationships—exchanging ideas, offering support, and learning from one another. As we transition to new platforms like Bluesky, it’s important to maintain those connections.
To kick things off, you can find me, Dr. Josie Ahlquist, on Bluesky: @josieahlquist.bsky.social
This directory is designed to help you find and follow fellow higher ed professionals in this evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or discovering new voices, this list is a resource to keep our community strong, engaged, and inspired.
Before you jump into a new platform, ask yourself: Are you just showing up, or are you showing up with purpose? My work helps higher ed leaders gain clarity—not just on what to post, but how to truly connect with their people. If you’re looking for a strategic approach to digital engagement, let’s chat.
This directory is a living resource that continues to grow and evolve with our community. It thrives on participation, so if you’re on Bluesky, add your handle below to help us strengthen our connections and keep the higher ed network thriving!
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Higher Ed Professionals
- Noah Arney @ndarney.bsky.social, Policy Specialist at Thompson Rivers University
- Lisa Baer @lisabaer.bsky.social, AVP Marketing and Communications at Rosalind Franklin University
- Shane Baglini @shanebaglini.bsky.social, Senior Director of Marketing at Muhlenberg College
- Tiffany Broadbent Beker @tiffany.beker.us, Director of Digital Marketing (University Marketing) at William & Mary
- Casey Britten @caseybritten.bsky.social, Communications Specialist at Fox Valley Technical College
- Jason Browning @jpbfromky.bsky.social, Chief Data Officer at Montana State University
- Ashley Budd @ashleybudd.com, Senior Marketing Director at Cornell University
- Ed Cabellon @dredcabellon.bsky.social, Interim Senior Vice President for Student Affairs at Montgomery College
- Thom Chesney @thomchesney.bsky.social, President at Southwestern College (NM)
- Christopher Conzen @chrisconzen.bsky.social, Executive Director at Hudson County Community College
- Brittany Cowan @brittany-dc.bsky.social, Communications and Marketing Content Manager at UNC School of Education (UNC-Chapel Hill)
- Matt Duncan mattduncan.bsky.social, Brand Listening Program Director and Lecturer at University of Colorado Boulder
- Martha Enciso @drmenciso.bsky.social, Adjunct Faculty at University of Redlands
- Ellen de Graffenreid @edegraffenreid.bsky.social, Vice President of Communications & Marketing at Grinnell College
- Gaurav Harshe @gharshe.bsky.social, AACTE Holmes Scholar at University of South Carolina
- Jasmine Hunter @jasdhunter.bsky.social, Director of Communications, Division of Human Resources at University of South Carolina
- Jens Larson @jensplarson.bsky.social, AVP for Enrollment Management at Eastern Washington University
- Sherry Mallory @sherrymallory.bsky.social, Dean of Student Affairs, Revelle College at University of California, San Diego
- Eddie Martinez @eddiem101.bsky.social, Associate Dean for Student Affairs at SUNY Suffolk
- Jeanna Mastrodicasa @drjtothemastro.bsky.social, Director of Institutional Assessment at University of Florida
- Courtney McKenna @courtlmc.bsky.social, Vice President for Student Affairs at Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Niki Messmore @nikimessmore.bsky.social, Director of Medical Service Learning at Indiana University School of Medicine
- SaJorden Miller @sajorden.bsky.social, Digital Media Specialist at UNCW/University Advancement
- Alexandra Modafferi @reeltake.bsky.social, Social Media & Content Strategist at Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Beth Moriarty @bethmoriarty.bsky.social, Interim Associate Dean of Campus Life at Emerson College
- Phil Ollenberg @philollenberg.ca, Instructor of Strategic Enrollment Management at Royal Roads University
- Jenny Petty @iamjennypetty.bsky.social, Vice President Marketing Communications, Experience and Engagement at University of Montana
- Carrie Phillips @carriehphillips.bsky.social, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Shuchita Poddar @shuchitapoddar.bsky.social, Communications Coordinator at University of Iowa
- Nina-Marie Rivera @ninarivera514.bsky.social, Sr. Director of Admission Operations at Columbia
- Megan Scott @meganscott.bsky.social, Vice President for Communications at Knox College
- Kin Sejpal @kinsejpal.bsky.social, VP and CMO at University of Redlands
- Tony Sheridan @TheIrishManTS.bsky.social, Marketing and Communications Manager at KAUST
- Matthew Smith @smithmatthewj.bsky.social, Lecturer of Higher Education Leadership at Valdosta State University
- Jennifer Sparkman @meetjensparkman.com, Director of Audience Engagement Strategy for Enrollment Marketing at University of the Pacific
- Melinda Stoops @melindastoops.bsky.social, Interim Dean of Students at Bay Path University
- Thomas J. Tobin @thomasjtobin.bsky.social, Senior Teaching & Learning Developer at University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Osvaldo Del Valle @osvaldini.bsky.social, Dean of Instruction at Porterville University
- Lenna Zitter @lennapricezitter.bsky.soci, Marketing Manager at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Consultants and Agency Professionals
- Claire Brady @drclairebrady.bsky.social, President at Glass Half Full Consulting
- Beth Carron @beth-ifactory.bsky.social, Director of Higher Education Services at iFactory
- Scott Cline @scottcline.org, Founder and Principal Consultant at Scott Cline Consulting
- Myla Edmond @myladenise.bsky.social, Senior Vice President at RW Jones Agency
- Keith Edwards @keithephd.bsky.social, Speaker, Author & Coach at KeithEdwards.com
- Christine Ferrell @christineferrell.bsky.social, President & Founder at CF Strategies, LLC
- Dan Giroux @djgmarketing.bsky.social, Principal/Consultant at DJG Marketing
- Joel Goodman @joelgoodman.co, Principal at Bravery Media
- Liz Gross @lizgross144.bsky.social, CEO at Campus Sonar
- James Hannam @jameshannam.bsky.social, Higher Ed Partnerships at TalkCampus
- Kristin Hanson @khansonwrites.bsky.social, Principal at Kristin Hanson Writes LLC
- Jaime Hunt @higheredcmo.bsky.social, President at Solve Higher Ed
- Joe Master @josephjmaster.bsky.social, SVP, Brand Management at Carnegie
- Teresa Valerio Parrot @tvparrot.bsky.social, Principal at TVP Communications
- Melissa Richards @melissarichards.bsky.social, Principal and Founder at iMarketingMix LLC
- Laura Rudolph @lrudolph.bsky.social, Founder & CEO at Square One Consulting
- Rachel Senor @rachelsenor.bsky.social, VP Account Strategy at OHO
- Danielle Sewell @daniellesewell.bsky.social, Senior Digital Strategist at Dr. Josie, Inc.
- Brooke Lecky Supple @brookesupple.bsky.social, Founder and CEO at BELS Consulting
- Kevin Tyler @kctyler2.bsky.social, Freelance Marketer/Brand Activist
- Krista Vaught Kristavedd.bsky.social, Founder & Coach at Dr. Krista Vaught Coaching & Consulting
Higher Ed Institutions
- New Jersey State Policy Lab (Rutgers University) @njpolicylab.bsky.social
- Rutgers Faculty of Art and Sciences–Camden @rucamdenartssci.bsky.social
- University of Colorado Boulder @colorado.edu
- University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social
Agencies/Organizations
- American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social
- Bravery Media @bravery.co
- Enrollify @enrollify.bsky.social
- OHO @oho.com
- Solve Higher Ed @solvehighered.bsky.social
- TVP Communications @tvpcommunications.bsky.social
Ready to build a digital strategy with purpose? If you’re looking for clarity on how to connect meaningfully with your audience—on Bluesky or any platform—let’s talk. Work with me to create a strategy that goes beyond posting and fosters real connection.
And don’t forget to connect with me on Bluesky – see you there!
