Meet the Leaders Transforming Higher Education at Ellucian Live 2026

Dr. Joe Sallustio leads Ellucian's industry engagement efforts, building strategic collaborations to advance digital transformation and enhance student outcomes across higher education institutions. With over two decades of experience in higher ed leadership, including roles driving operations, enrollment, and experience innovation, Joe also co-founded and hosts The EdUp Experience Podcast, one of the sector's most influential platforms.

A nationally respected leader in bilingual education and inclusive excellence, Dr. Rivera-Mills is known for building student-centered institutions that prioritize access, belonging, and academic innovation. As the first Latina president of Aurora University, she has led transformative initiatives focused on equity and community engagement.

Dr. Bellanca has championed workforce alignment and student success at Washtenaw Community College, expanding high-demand programs while maintaining strong enrollment and community partnerships. Her leadership bridges education and industry in powerful ways.

With experience leading multiple public institutions, Dr. Hemphill brings a national perspective on institutional strategy, student outcomes, and sustainable growth in an evolving higher-ed landscape.

As President of Colorado School of Mines, Paul C. Johnson leads a world-renowned institution focused on earth, energy, and environmental solutions, with a career defined by research innovation, industry collaboration, and a deep commitment to student success.

Dr. Daniel Greenstein is Ellucian's Chief of Industry Transformation, where he guides higher education system strategy and strengthens partnerships with state systems, policymakers, and institutional networks. A nationally recognized leader, he previously served as Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and held senior roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the University of California.

As a system leader overseeing one of the largest public higher-ed systems in New England, Dr. Maduko offers critical insight into governance, consolidation, and large-scale institutional transformation.

Dr. Bloomberg spent the five years as president of Southeast Arkansas College, leading the institution through many high-profile initiatives including increasing enrollment through strategic processes focused on key demographics such as high school students, workforce training, incarcerated students, and student athletes. He has led innovative career pathway development, established new degrees focused on industry needs, and opened the first phase of housing on the Southeast Arkansas College campus. Bloomberg holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of La Verne, California, and an M.Ed. from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.

A national voice in higher education reform, Dr. Zimpher has shaped policy and practice at scale, focusing on system integration, community impact, and student-centered innovation.

Martin is a strategic leader driving innovation and customer success across Ellucian's global portfolio. With a background in consulting, product management and enterprise strategy, he focuses on helping institutions maximize the value of their technology investments and deliver impactful transformation.

With deep experience in academic operations and governance, Dr. Samuel brings an international lens to how institutions modernize systems to better serve students.

Anne is a strategic technology leader who has led transformative IT initiatives, strengthening infrastructure, advancing security, and elevating the student experience through intentional technology investment aligned with institutional goals.

Dr. Alzenedy focuses on workforce development at scale, aligning education systems with national economic priorities and skills development strategies.