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ABOUT EDTECH CONNECT

Our Team

Leadership

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Jeff Dillon

Founder & CEO

Jeff Dillon has more than two decades of experience in higher education technology leadership. As founder of EdTech Connect, the premier US resource for technology in higher education, he has transformed how institutions discover and engage with the complex technology ecosystem.

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Haley Myers Dillon

Principal Research Consultant

Dr. Haley Myers Dillon is a seasoned higher education leader and researcher with over 13 years of experience driving equity-centered initiatives, student success, and institutional transformation. Most recently serving as Assistant Vice President of Retention Programs and Affinity Centers at California State University, Sacramento, she oversaw identity-based resource centers serving more than 22,000 students, managed multimillion-dollar budgets and federal grants, and advised senior leadership on policy and strategic priorities.

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Lisa Loeffler

Chief Growth Officer

As the CGO, Lisa Loeffler brings over 20 years of experience leading and developing digital and growth marketing strategies in higher education, the public sector, and EdTech.

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Graham Littell

Sponsorship Coordinator

Graham Littell is a skilled sales and marketing professional with a strong track record in business development, client acquisition, and strategic growth. He currently serves as Sponsorship Manager at EdTech Connect, where he helps higher education institutions and technology providers connect in meaningful ways.

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Emiliano Bazaes

Chief Technology Officer

Emiliano has continuously immersed himself in various facets of technology, ranging from early web development to the intricate optimization of large language models (LLMs).

Advisors

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Pete Mackey, PhD

CEO, Mackey Strategies

Since founding the national communications, marketing, and public-relations firm Mackey Strategies in 2016, Pete has worked with top colleges, universities, and educational foundations across the U.S., applying his expertise in institutional planning, executive counsel, communications strategies, campaign communications, admissions marketing, teambuilding, and crisis management.

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Helen Norris

CIO, Chapman University

Helen Norris is a nationally recognized leader in Information Technology, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity, with a career spanning more than three decades. Most recently, she served as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Chapman University, where she guided the university’s IT strategy, data governance, cybersecurity, academic technology, and oversaw the University Library.

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Emiliano Bazaes

Chief Technology Officer

Daniela Axinte merges over two decades in AI with a knack for making tech talk accessible. Leading the Terra3.0: Rewrite Future History Podcast, she strips back the hype to focus on tech's true impact. Beyond the mic, Daniela works with diverse organizations to develop bespoke trend analyses, future-proofing strategies, and actionable plans to build antifragile businesses.

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