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Women Content Creators of Higher Ed

Shero social showcase: Women content creators of Higher Ed.

I will always take the opportunity to lift up and celebrate women and their work – we’ve got to stick together. So I am featuring a few shero (hero) content creators in higher education. In creating this post, I started a Twitter list to capture as many of the women I could find actively producing content, from blogging, podcasting, books and more. Go follow and support them!

I hope no matter your identity, you’ll be inspired by their intentional and purposeful use of digital engagement tools to build community and conversation. 

Who are the female content creators you love to learn from online? Comment and let me know!

Check out my website where I blog monthly on topics of digital leadership, engagement, and higher education.

*This post was originally created for my newsletter, Digital Leadership Download. Subscribe and keep up with everything I’m writing, podcasting, and speaking about!

About Josie

I’m Dr. Josie Ahlquist — digital engagement and leadership strategist, researcher, author, and educator. I help higher education professionals and mission-driven organizations harness the power of digital communication to lead with authenticity, build thriving online communities, and tell their stories with purpose.

Through my consulting work, I offer tailored, hands-on support in marketing and communications strategy, executive coaching, upskilling for teams, and keynote speaking. My approach is grounded in research and fueled by empathy, helping clients lead online with clarity and confidence.

You can follow my insights and interviews on my blog and podcast, with content featured by EdTech Magazine, Inside Higher Ed, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. I’m also the author of Digital Leadership in Higher Education (2020), an Amazon #1 New Release.

Let’s connect! You’ll find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky.

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Assistant Vice President, University of Iowa Center for Advancement

Rebekah Tilley is the assistant vice president of communication and marketing for the University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA). In that role she supports fundraising and alumni engagement efforts for the university, including its CASE Gold winning Iowa Magazine, and serves UICA in a variety of strategic communication efforts.

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