E&I Host:
Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager

Guests:
Dr. Jennie Wong, Global Industry Director for Education at Slalom

Discover best practices for transitioning researchers to secure cloud environments in the latest Cooperatively Speaking podcast. Dr. Jennie Wong, Global Industry Director for Education at Slalom, shares insights from Slalom's whitepaper, co-authored with AWS, on designing and promoting Secure Research Environments (SREs). Learn how strategic principles like "speed to science" and customer-focused frameworks empower research teams while addressing risks and objections. Access the full whitepaper via E&I's website for actionable guidance.

Relevant Links:
Transitioning researchers to secure cloud environments: A best practice guide for research computing teams
E&I's Slalom Contract
Slalom's Website

Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Hosts:
Matt Levine, Category Marketing Manager, E&I
Eric Frank, CEO, E&I

Join Matt Levine and E&I CEO Eric Frank in this Frankly Speaking podcast for a compelling conversation about E&I’s bold investment in its members and the future of educational procurement. At the heart of the episode is the EdPro NextGen Leadership Program, a groundbreaking, no-cost, nine-month curriculum developed in partnership with Cornell University. This program is designed to equip educational procurement professionals with cutting-edge skills, strategic insights, and leadership expertise, culminating in an all-expenses-paid summit in 2025. Learn how E&I is empowering its members and shaping the future of educational procurement with this unparalleled commitment to professional development.

Relevant Links:
E&I's NextGen Leadership Program Details
Read the Press Release

Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Host:
Allison Lambert, E&I Category Marketing Manager

Guest:
Nassim Bickham, VP of Care Transformation

Explore new and effective strategies for supporting student mental health in our latest podcast episode with Nassim Bickham from E&I Cooperative’s business partner TimelyCare. Learn about practical, evidence-based strategies to help your institution provide accessible, effective mental health resources, especially during high-stress times like the holidays. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the evolving role of technology in mental health and gain actionable tips to make a meaningful impact on your students' well-being.

Relevant Links:
E&I's TimelyCare Contract
TimelyCare Website

Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.