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The MarketEQ Roundtable™ secures industry validation and initial sales.

Find the right path to market with industry validation, expert positioning, go-to-market introductions, and initial sales. Our experts bring you the right ideas, buyers, partners, and advocates to drive traction from day one.

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Meet Our Roundtable Advisors

Decades of experience have shaped our advisors' careers, networks, and reputations.

Intead’s MarketEQ Roundtable™ brings together current and former academic administrators who help you distill your most compelling value proposition and make strategic introductions to vetted institutional leaders with real buying influence.

This is positioning with purpose, followed by high-value connections designed to build market traction.

We’ve mapped our advisors' unique strengths and collective insight to give edtech products pressure-testing, market access, and streamlined focus.

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William M. Fish

President, Washington International Education Council

William M. Fish

With over 45 years in international education, Bill leads WIEC. His extensive knowledge of the field and his global connections to education NGO leaders and government officials are invaluable.

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Kerry Salerno

Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Babson College

Kerry Salerno

As the CMO at Babson College, Kerry leads innovative strategies to enhance outreach and engagement. Along with her previous leadership roles in marketing and enrollment management systems at Northeastern University, she provides insight into large and small institution environments.

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Brad Farnsworth

Principal, Fox Hollow Advisory; Former Vice President, ACE

Brad Farnsworth

Brad brings decades of higher education global strategy expertise with previous leadership roles at Yale, the University of Michigan and more recently the American Council on Education. During his tenure, he has developed a rare level of knowledge of US-China relations within academia.

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Akhil Gupta

Former Vice President for Enrollment Management, Johnson and Wales University

Akhil Gupta

Akhil has played leadership roles within multi-campus institutions in IT, finance, and enrollment over the past two decades. A graduate of Sloan MIT, he has consistently worked with high-caliber teams to improve strategic practices.

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Dr. Jill Blondin

Vice Provost for Global Initiatives, Virginia Commonwealth University

Dr. Jill Blondin

Jill oversees international collaborations and programs that enhance VCU’s global footprint. She brings deep strategic perspective to academic administration and student focused initiatives.

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Meredith McQuaid, JD

Former Assistant Vice President and Dean, University of Minnesota

Meredith McQuaid, JD

Through 17 years at the University of Minnesota, Meredith served as a key architect of the university’s international strategy. Her leadership in the field has shaped national conversations around global education policy and administration.

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John Sunnygard

Associate Provost for Global Learning and International Affairs, Western Kentucky University

John Sunnygard

John oversees WKU’s internationalization strategy leading all aspects of recruitment and global partnerships. His decades in leadership roles at multiple higher ed institutions give him deep perspective on student success, faculty involvement, and administrative program oversight.

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Dr. Sandhya Balasubramanian

Assistant Dean of Business Programs, WPI School of Business

Dr. Sandhya Balasubramanian

Sandhya excels in administration, advancing student success and institutional growth through strategic innovation. With a PhD in entrepreneurship, she blends theory and practice to build high-impact systems that meet evolving institutional and market needs.

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Vanessa Andrade

Director of International Partnership and Program Development, CSU Northridge

Vanessa Andrade

Vanessa develops and manages educational collaborations that extend CSUN’s global reach. Her leadership reflects a deep understanding of the priorities and the infrastructure required to scale global initiatives that meet institutional and student needs.

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Dr. Hillary Dostal

Former leadership roles at Northeastern University; now in GTM strategy at Pegasystems

Dr. Hillary Dostal

Hillary’s career spans higher education leadership and corporate strategy, with a strong foundation in building teams and executing go-to-market strategies on a global scale. In her current role she works with sales and go-to-market strategist as they bring enterprise software to market.

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Jackie Vogl

Former Associate Vice President for Global Education, SUNY Plattsburgh

Jackie Vogl

For more than three decades, Jackie provided steadfast leadership within the SUNY system guiding SUNY Plattsburgh’s global strategy. Her work expanded student access and deepened partnerships while consistently maintaining a clear focus on student-centered global engagement.

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William M. Fish

President, William Fish & Associates

William M. Fish

William M. Fish leverages decades of experience in international education to advise institutions on global engagement strategies.

Kerry Salerno

Chief Marketing Officer, EAB

Kerry Salerno

As the Chief Marketing Officer at EAB, Kerry Salerno leads innovative strategies to enhance educational institutions’ outreach and engagement, leveraging extensive experience in marketing within the education sector.

Brad Farnsworth

Former Vice President, ACE

Brad Farnsworth

Former Vice President of the American Council on Education’s Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement, Brad Farnsworth offers deep insights into global education trends and policies, with a focus on internationalization strategies for higher education institutions.

Akhil Gupta

Professor of Anthropology, UCLA

Akhil Gupta

A Professor of Anthropology at UCLA, Akhil Gupta’s research focuses on globalization, development, and the anthropology of the state, providing insights into international educational contexts.

Paulo Zagalo-Melo

Associate Provost, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, WMU

Paulo Zagalo-Melo

Serving as Associate Provost of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education at Western Michigan University, Paulo Zagalo-Melo specializes in fostering international partnerships and enhancing global learning opportunities for students and faculty.

Jill Blondin

Executive Director, Global Education Office, VCU

Jill Blondin

As the Executive Director of the Global Education Office at Virginia Commonwealth University, Jill Blondin focuses on expanding international programs and collaborations, enriching the university’s global engagement initiatives.

Meredith McQuaid

Associate VP & Dean, International Programs, University of Minnesota

Meredith McQuaid

In her role as Associate Vice President and Dean of International Programs at the University of Minnesota, Meredith McQuaid leads efforts to integrate global perspectives into the university’s mission, with extensive experience in international legal education.

John Sunnygard

Associate VP for International Education, University of Texas at San Antonio

John Sunnygard

As the Associate Vice Provost for International Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio, John Sunnygard drives comprehensive internationalization efforts, including study abroad programs and global partnerships.

Sandhya Balasubramanian

Executive Director of International Programs, University of Nevada, Reno

Sandhya Balasubramanian

Serving as the Executive Director of International Programs at the University of Nevada, Reno, Sandhya Balasubramanian focuses on international student recruitment and support, as well as developing global partnerships.

Vanessa Andrade

Director of International Partnership and Program Development, California State University, Northridge

Vanessa Andrade

As the Director of International Partnership and Program Development at California State University, Northridge, Vanessa Andrade specializes in creating and managing international collaborations and educational programs.

Hillary Dostal

Director of International Admissions, University of Colorado Boulder

Hillary Dostal

Currently the Director of International Admissions at the University of Colorado Boulder, Hillary Dostal has expertise in international student recruitment, admissions processes, and cross-cultural communication.

John LaBrie

Dean of the College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University

John LaBrie

As the Dean of the College of Professional Studies and Vice President for Professional Education at Northeastern University, John LaBrie focuses on expanding access to professional education through innovative international programs and partnerships.