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That KEVIN Show20250617- Dr. Sharon Devivo: President of Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology20250617- Dr. Sharon Devivo: President of Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology by That KEVIN Show2025-06-1850 min
That KEVIN Show20250606-RNL-Paul Wontorek, Dr. Sharon Devivo & Francisco J. Nunez20250606-RNL-Paul Wontorek, Dr. Sharon Devivo & Francisco J. Nunez by That KEVIN Show2025-06-0751 min
Futureproof FocusEpisode 19: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures in Aviation with Samantha MitchellIn this inspiring episode of Futureproof Focus, Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo sits down with trailblazer and Vaughn alumna Samantha Mitchell—founder and president of Black Women in Aviation. From her beginnings as the first female aircraft mechanic for Air Jamaica to launching a movement focused on representation and mentorship, Samantha shares her powerful journey through a male-dominated industry and her mission to redefine the norm. Learn how her time at Vaughn helped her discover her calling, the hurdles she overcame and the passion that drives her to uplift future generations—especially young women...2025-04-1629 minFutureproof FocusEpisode 18: Futureproof Engineering Careers: Vaughn’s Partnership with Brookhaven National LaboratoryIn this episode of Futureproof Focus, Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo sits down with Shari Lindner, learning and development manager at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), and Jason Becker, a Vaughn graduate and mechatronics engineer at BNL. Together, they explore the exciting career pathways available at BNL, the importance of continuous learning in engineering, and the lab’s commitment to fostering innovation through accessibility and professional growth. Jason shares his journey from Vaughn student to engineer, while Shari discusses leadership development and the future of engineering careers. Tune in to learn how Vaughn and BNL are shaping the next generation of en...2025-02-0733 minFutureproof FocusEpisode 17: Unlocking Career Opportunities with Vaughn's Robotic Automation and Engineering Certification ProgramsIn episode 17, Sharon DeVivo, Vaughn College president and CEO, sits down with Doug Jahnke, assistant professor of engineering and technology, to discuss the new cutting-edge programmable logic controller (PLC) and robotic automation certificate program. Discover how this program opens doors to high-demand careers in robotic automation across a variety of industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and transportation, along with the advantages of pursuing other specialized engineering certifications Vaughn offers. Whether you're an aspiring engineer or looking to upskill, this episode highlights opportunities to futureproof your career in a rapidly evolving industry.Watch this episode on YouTube here: h...2024-11-2520 min
Uplink with Shaesta Waiz & Michael WildesDr. Sharon DeVivo shares her ideas about education and the aviation workforceEvery Monday, the Uplink podcast offers sharp, unfiltered insights and predictions surrounding aviation’s important stories of the day. Featured guests on the podcast include leading voices in various aviation sectors. The first episode of Uplink features Dr. Sharon DeVivo, President and CEO of Vaughn College in New York. In 2020, Dr. DeVivo was appointed chair of the Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force (YIATF), established by the Federal Aviation Administration.In the first episode of “Uplink,” Dr. DeVivo discusses several points about workforce challenges. She discusses how the YIATF report came together, what young aviati...2024-09-121h 03
All Things Aviation & AerospaceAviation College Student Insight LIVE from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing, Queens, New YorkI was live on the campus of a very special and unique college located in the heart of Flushing, Queens, New York, directly across the street from LaGuardia Airport and about 10 minutes from Arthur Ashe Stadium. What a great conversation with the President, the Director of Career Services, and several students talking about the variety of aviation and technology disciplines this almost hidden New York gem offers. My guests included:Sharon DeVivo, President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Board of Trustees Member, at Vaughn CollegeChaundra Daniels, Director of Career Services, and C...2023-06-2951 min
Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College AthleticsSo You Think You Want to be a College President (During A Pandemic and with Airline Layoffs)Let me introduce you to Vaughn College (NY). It is a unique place to be a college athlete, because one of its main academic majors is aviation. And as you may know, the airlines have been deeply impacted by the current recession.
My guest is Dr. Sharon DeVivo, the President of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, and their first female president. Vaughn is located in Flushing, NY, a stone’s throw from LaGuardia Airport. Our conversation covers a review of a very different pandemic landscape at a four year college that produces the human capital of the...2020-11-1231 min
Power Women with Victoria SchnepsPresident of Vaughn College, Dr. Sharon DevivoOn this edition of Power Women, Schneps President and Publisher, Vicki Schneps is joined by Dr. Sharon Devivo, President of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, a private college in East Elmhurst, New York, that specializes in Aviation and Engineering. Sharon talks about her childhood as an Army brat, following her father, a Master Chief in Navy to different locations around the world. Sharon goes on to discuss what drew her to Vaughn College and the amazing opportunities students have, once they graduate from it. Finally, Sharon gives our listeners her best advice, to trust their instincts and look...2020-03-1915 min
Leadership in Aviation14: Company Qualities That Attract Female Employees with Sharon DeVivoToday I'm interviewing Sharon DeVivo, President of Vaughn College, which specializes in aeronautics, aviation, and technology. Students of Vaughn College can go on to be anything from a pilot to an airport manager, powerplant technician, electrical engineer, and so much more. If cutting edge technology and being a disruptor interests you, this episode is for you. Not only is she an advocate for women defying the status quo, but as a college President, she is well versed in the opportunities female graduates are looking for and how you can incorporate these qualities in your company. 2018-11-0731 min