On the tenth and final episode of "Made to Lead," Sofia converses with Robb Lindgren, the Associate Dean for Research and a Professor of Educational Psychology and Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Within the episode, Robb tells us about how we can be effective leaders, especially when working with new and emerging technologies.

On the ninth episode of "Made to Lead," Sofia is joined by Philip Wilder, a Professor of Literacy at Clemson University. Within their discussion, Philip describes how non-violent communication can empower youth and transform learning environments, drawing on his work with secondary schools in Tanzania. Through his work, Philip explores how literacy, empathy, and intentional dialogue help young people find their voice and become leaders in their communities.Instagram: @illinoisleadershipcenterhttps://leadership.illinois.edu/

On the eighth episode of, "Made to Lead," Sofia talks to Marisa Peacock, a Senior Lecturer of Advertising at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During their discussion, Marisa illustrates how we can turn our everyday media practices and online presence into an experience that can help to improve our skills in communication and increase our knowledge on representation within our communities. Instagram: @illinoisleadership centerhttps://leadership.illinois.edu/

On today's episode of, "Made to Lead," Sofia is joined by Dr. Emily Knox, the Interim Dean and Professor for the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During their conversation, Dr. Knox dives into how leaders can navigate complex ethical issues, engage across different perspectives, and advocate for equitable information access within their teams and communities. Instagram: @illinoisleadership centerhttps://leadership.illinois.edu/

On the sixth episode of  of Season 6, Sofia is joined by Charee Thompson, a Communications Professor here at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Within their chat, Charee highlights how one can build strong communication and listening skills to lead effectively across diverse environments.https://leadership.illinois.edu/https://www.instagram.com/illinoisleadershipcenter/?hl=en⁠

On the fifth episode of Season 6, Sofia meets with Brooke Elliott, the Dean of the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During their conversation, Brooke describes how students can continue to lead and strategize amidst change, within both academic and professional settings.

On the fourth episode of Season 6, Sofia chats with Professor Reuben A. Buford May, the Sociology Department Head at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During their conversation, Professor May talks about how he has been able to turn his sociological work on race, space, and everyday life into creative public performance, along with how that fusion of research and art has helped shape his approach to leadership, teaching, and community engagement.Continue to keep up with Professor May through his social media accounts!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStuckeyProjectTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reginaldstuckeyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reginaldstuckey/Professor May's Website: https://www.stuckey.website/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7q2i4pKLvuKWYLVZNElR4hApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/reginald-s-stuckey/1306256940    

On the third episode of Season 6, Sofia meets with Lisa J. Anderson, the Director of the Office of Online Learning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Within this episode, Anderson discusses how students and faculty can take action to create accessible and inclusive environments in a digital setting.

On the second episode of Season 6, Sofia talks to Dr. Kevin Jackson, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In their discussion, Dr. Jackson shares his leadership journey and highlights how students can foster a positive environment for everyone, both inside and outside of the classroom.

On our first episode of Season 6, new host Sofia is joined by Dr. David Rosch, an Associate Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Rosch discusses how students can develop leadership skills for success in their undergraduate careers and beyond.