Keynote Speakers

JO SAXTON

Jo Saxton is a speaker, podcaster and author. She is the founder of the Ezer Collective, an initiative dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world, equipping them to own their voice and boldly step into their calling. She currently serves as the executive director of The Leadership Institute at Bethel University. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England, Jo now lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two daughters. She loves everyday stuff like good music, good food and good friends.

What the Market Research Reveals About the Perception of Christian Higher Education and What We Must Do Next

In 2025, NACCAP and the CCCU relaunched a landmark market research study examining how students, parents, alumni and counselors view Christian higher education today. The results highlight nine core insights that shape academic and financial expectations, faith formation, belonging and value — offering timely implications for institutional leadership and strategy.