Sam Jacob | Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Sam Jacob, Chief Executive Officer at Collarts (Australian College of the Arts). With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Sam has held pivotal roles, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Students & VET at Charles Darwin University, as well as other senior positions at Torrens, Deakin, Monash, and Adelaide universities, driving innovative and student-focused strategies.As a visionary in reimagining the future of education, Sam specialises in aligning institutions with evolving student needs, transforming creativity into a powerful force for change. Beyond Sam’s role at Collarts, Sam is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, actively supporting the queer community through board roles and volunteer efforts, and inspiring the next generation of changemakers.