Elvin Freytes

Elvin Freytes has spent over 20 years in higher ed, partnering with institutions like Michigan State, UC Berkeley, Columbia, Boston University, Northeastern, & more, helping shape strategy, innovation & learning experiences. He’s also an educator & storyteller. As cofounder of The EdUp Experience podcast, he shares insights from college presidents, ed-tech innovators & thought leaders to inspire lifelong learning & keep listeners up-skilled & motivated. Beyond the podcast, Freytes launched HigherEd PodCon, the first conference dedicated to higher ed podcasting, & HEPA Global (the International Higher Education Podcasting Association), a network connecting institutions with podcasting professionals to amplify reach & impact. Through these projects, he helps make education everyone’s business, showing how podcasts & media can create measurable value, strategic influence & engagement for institutions & learners alike.