ECMC Foundation President Jacob Fraire joins our CEO Bridget Burns and Sara Custer, Editor-In-Chief of Inside Higher Ed to share his compelling journey from a migrant family background to becoming a leader in higher education policy and philanthropy. He emphasizes the importance of empathetic leadership and innovative reforms in teaching methodologies to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. President Fraire's optimism and dedication to educational equity shine through as he discusses his career achievements, notably the recent redesign of Texas' community college funding model, which now prioritizes low-income and non-traditional students. Listeners are left inspired by President Fraire’s story and his vision for the future of higher education.

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