OUr PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Serious About Impact, Never Too Serious About Ourselves

We’re a community of strategists, storytellers, data scientists, and doers who work in higher education because we believe it matters. We want to be a part of something larger than ourselves and contribute to a greater good. We bring big ideas, friendship-energy, and a sense of purpose to everything we do.

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Why Carnegie? It’s the People.

Our People Are The Best

(And typically, very humble.)

516

Carnegie employees

41 & 7

states and countries our employees call home

153

average number of annual mentorship program participants

26%

of people who have worked at Carnegie over 5 years

73%

have previously worked on campus in a professional capacity

10

active cause-oriented or employee resource groups

25

unique sessions in our annual InsideOut conference—for employees by employees

3,063

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Meet Our Leaders

Our leaders don’t just set direction—they stay close to the work, the clients, and the students who inspire it.

Todd Zipper
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Todd Zipper
Chief Executive Officer
Jorie Antuma
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Jorie Antuma
EVP, Operations + People
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Shankar Prasad, Ph.D.
Chief Strategy Officer
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Alexa Poulin
Chief Digital Officer
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Alli Phillips
Chief Operating Officer
Megan Robinson
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Megan Robinson
EVP, Enrollment Services
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Emma Jones
EVP, Leadership
Greg Kegeles
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Greg Kegeles
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Melissa Vangsness, EVP, Brand Experience
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Melissa Vangsness
EVP, Brand Experience
Christine Kramer
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Christine Kramer
SVP, Marketing
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Allana Forté
Senior Advisor + of Counsel
Eric Page
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Eric Page
Chief Client Officer
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Ryan Popper
Chief Financial Officer

Connected,
Coast To Coast

Our company is fully remote, but our people are connected.

Our Voices

Here’s what our experts are saying.

Institutional Strategy
From AI Experimentation to Institutional Readiness
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Institutional Strategy
Why the World Needs Vital Higher Ed Institutions
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Enrollment
Affordability is Both Perception and Reality
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Trent Gilbert
Enrollment
From AI to Action: 5 Slate Summit Keynote Takeaways for Enrollment and Marketing Leaders
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Enrollment
Is Your Enrollment Marketing Designed for Non-Linear Discovery?
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Voltaire Santos Miran
Digital Advertising
The Website is Dead. Long Live the Website.
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Recognition That Reflects Results.

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2025 MarCom Gold Winner

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2025 MarCom Honorable Mention

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Communicator Award of Excellence

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dotCOMM Awards Gold Winner

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EDUAdAwards Gold Winner

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EDUAdAwards Silver Winner

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EDUAdAwards Bronze Winner

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EDUAdAwards Merit Winner

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2025 MarCom Gold Winner

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2025 MarCom Honorable Mention

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Communicator Award of Excellence

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dotCOMM Awards Gold Winner

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EDUAdAwards Gold Winner

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EDUAdAwards Silver Winner

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EDUAdAwards Bronze Winner

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EDUAdAwards Merit Winner

Our Commitments

We believe we have a responsibility to create positive change. Our employee-led TeamCare initiative turns that belief into action through three pillars of focus.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe our strength lies in our differences. Every team member is valued, every background is respected, and every voice helps shape who we are and where we’re going.

Philanthropy & Giving Back

We extend our mission beyond higher education by supporting our communities through volunteer initiatives and philanthropic partnerships that make a real impact.

Sustainability

We’re committed to thoughtful growth—reducing our footprint, supporting sustainable practices, and building a future that’s as responsible as it is innovative.

Our Values

How We Show Up

These are the principles that guide how we show up—for our colleagues, our clients, and the students we ultimately serve. They reflect what it means to be the student connection company in action: curious, collaborative, human, and always moving forward.

Collaboration

Better together. We build trust, share ideas, and unite around shared goals—helping each other and our clients achieve lasting impact.

Innovation

Imagine what’s next. Our curiosity leads to new ideas, technology use, and ways of thinking to keep higher education moving forward.

Client Success

Shared goals. We measure our success by our client’s success. Our partnerships are focused on meaningful results and genuine relationships.

Continuous Improvement

Progress is a practice. We’re learning, adapting, and evolving to make every day better than the last.

People First

Human connection is key. We care deeply—for our teammates, our clients, and the students whose lives we help shape.

Come Work With Us!

We’re always looking for passionate thinkers and doers who care about students and the future of higher ed.

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