Vaughn College Futureproof Focus podcast

Vaughn College Futureproof Focus podcast
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Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo - President, Vaughn College

“We are thrilled to invite you to tune into our new Futureproof Focus podcast which focuses on the latest news, career opportunities and insights in the exciting fields of engineering, technology, management and aviation. Through unscripted, honest conversations with prominent industry, student, faculty and alumni guests, we will explore diversity, equity and inclusion in education and employment, and the forces that drive personal and career growth.”

HOST: Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo
President and Chief Executive Officer
Vaughn College

Latest Episodes

Talon Air CEO James Chitty on Charter Aviation Careers

12:55  |  September 25, 2025

Vaughn College President Sharon DeVivo speaks with Talon Air CEO James Chitty about career opportunities in charter aviation. They discuss the aviation workforce shortage, Talon Air’s partnership with Vaughn, and how technology and sustainability are shaping the industry.

An Alumna’s Journey to the Right Seat of the Flight Deck

32:07  |  October 3, 2024

Tune in to to hear Xylene DeCoteau’s ’20 journey to becoming a first officer at Mesa Airlines, and how you, too, can start on your path to becoming a pilot at Vaughn College. She discusses her flight training, how she landed her job and her goals for the future. You won’t want to miss this […]

Making an Impact with Engineering: Building the Supply Chain for Offshore Wind

16:08  |  March 11, 2024

In this episode, we speak to Vaughn mechanical engineering alum Okera Bullen ’22 about his job at a pure electrification company called Nexans working in supply chain management. He speaks about his passion to have a positive impact on society and the world as a whole which brought him to Nexans, which supplies the cable […]

Tips to Help Finance Your College Education

29:16  |  January 31, 2024

We know that the cost of attending college can sometimes seem insurmountable, and many students and families worry about affordability. But the evidence is clear—students with bachelor’s degrees earn $1.2 million more and Vaughn College is the best in the nation at moving students to the top 40 percent income—a strong indication of Vaughn’s return […]

Drone Careers: Navigating the Present and Future Skies

32:30  |  January 8, 2024

Embark on a journey into the dynamic world of drone careers with Vaughn adjunct professor and aviation attorney Loretta Alkalay in the latest episode of Futureproof Focus. Uncover the diverse career paths drones offer, from drone design, operation and safety, while addressing the need for more women in the field. Join us for an enlightening […]