Featured Episodes
Discover insights from Ashish Fernando's appearances on EduUnlocked
From K-12 to Stanford Exec Ed- Reimagining Online Learning | Devon Winsor, Stanford Online
In this episode of Edu Unlocked, host Ashish Fernando sits down with Devon Winsor, Associate Director of Online Course Development at Stanford University, to explore the evolution of learning—across age, systems, and technology.
Empowering First-Gen Students & Cross-Border Innovation | Edu Unlocked ft. Bianca Alvarado
In this inspiring episode of Edu Unlocked, host Ashish Fernando sits down with Bianca Alvarado—Director of the San Diego STEM Pathways Initiative at Digital Promise, social innovator, educator, and EdTech leader—to explore her powerful journey across the U.S. Mexico border, her creative ventures in bilingual education, and her mission to design equitable pathways for Hispanic […]
Leading with Humility: Dr. Ravi Pendse on AI, Mentorship & Building Empathetic Tech Teams
Ashish Fernando sits down with Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice President for IT and CIO at the University of Michigan, to explore leadership rooted in humility, empathy, and gratitude—and how these timeless values shape the future of education and technology.
GenAI, Student Success & The Future of Higher-Ed | Matthew Gunkel, CIO @ucriverside
In this episode of Edu Unlocked, Ashish Fernando sits down with Matthew Gunkel, Associate Vice Chancellor & CIO at UC Riverside, to explore how technology leaders are navigating rapid innovation in higher education.
From Banking to EdTech: Andrea Ballinger on Innovation, Identity & Student-First Transformation
In this thought-provoking episode of Edu Unlocked, host Ashish Fernando sits down with Andrea Ballinger, Vice Provost & CIO at Oregon State University, to explore the human side of digital transformation in higher education.
From Grit to Growth, Redefining Online Education at UF | Dr. Evan Kropp, Exec. Director, University of Florida
What does it take to scale a successful online graduate program in journalism and communication? In this compelling episode of Edu Unlocked, host Ashish Fernando sits down with Dr. Evan Kropp, Executive Director of Distance Education at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC).