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    Jun 17, 2026

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    College Track President and CEO Shirley M. Collado, Ph.D., joined Angel Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), for a thoughtful conversation on the podcast “Leaders Are Human.” The podcast engages leaders in meaningful dialogue around the challenges of leadership in the nonprofit, education, and academic sectors. In this episode, Shirley and Angel talk about being the first in your family to carve a new path, and the courage required to take risks, trust your instincts, and embrace opportunities before you feel fully ready.