HETMA Presents... Chair to Chair: Aaron Baker, Events Chair

In this May episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Aaron Baker from Stephen F. Austin State University, who serves as HETMA’s Events Chair. Aaron shares how he found his way into higher ed technology almost by accident, starting as a student worker before stepping into classroom technology work that became a long term professional home. The conversation explores HETMA’s May theme, Fuel the Fire, The Path Forward, through Aaron’s reflections on leadership, community, event planning, InfoComm, and the lessons he is carrying into another year as Events Chair. From virtual conferences to road shows to the HETMA booth experience, this episode highlights how events become more than logistics when they help higher ed AV professionals connect, learn, and find their people. Topics Discussed Aaron Baker’s path into higher ed technologyWorking in AV at a smaller institution Finding community and support through HETMA HETMA’s May theme, Fuel the Fire, The Path Forward Professional growth through networking and learning Leading as someone who is naturally more comfortable in the background Delegation, follow up, and lessons learned from volunteer leadership Planning the HETMA Virtual Conference Preparing for HETMA’s presence at InfoComm Why in person and virtual events matter for the higher ed AV community Connect with Aaron: [email protected]   / bakeraarond   Connect with Erin: [email protected]   / erin-maher-moran   Join the HETMA Community: community.hetma.org This show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media. Visit www.HigherEdAV.com for new content every day.