In this inspiring episode of Gateway Conversations, host Eltavious Johnson sits down with Carroll Hanley Goggin—Rollins College alumna, trustee, business leader, and advocate for the arts—for a warm, thoughtful conversation about legacy, belonging, and the roads that lead us back to where we began.

Carroll’s journey is uniquely interwoven with Rollins—from her days as a math major in the 1980s to her current role as a 10-year trustee and Chair of the Presidential Transition Committee. As Co-Owner and CFO of DBG Promotions and Chair of the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, Carroll brings decades of leadership in marketing, civic engagement, and institutional governance. But above all, she brings heart, perspective, and a profound belief in the power of community.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why liberal arts education prepared her for an unexpected career in national advocacy
• How she leads through change, transitions, and generational impact
• What “home” means to alumni who never really left
• How the arts are vital to civic life and higher education
• Her vision for alumni engagement, belonging, and legacy at Rollins

We also discuss the importance of showing up—fully and consistently—for the people and places that shaped us, and how Rollins continues to be a space for connection, purpose, and promise across generations.

Whether you’re a current student, an alum looking to reconnect, or a leader seeking to deepen your impact, this episode reminds us that legacy isn’t just something we inherit—it’s something we build, together.

Quick Notes:
Who she is: Rollins College Trustee, Co-Owner & CFO of DBG Promotions, Chair of the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, lifelong community builder, and multigenerational Tar.
Past & present roles: Math major turned marketing leader, 10-year Rollins trustee, presidential search and transition committee chair, statewide advocate for the arts.
Signature contributions: Guiding presidential transitions at Rollins, expanding alumni engagement, championing civic and cultural life in Florida, mentoring the next generation of women leaders.

Themes in this episode:
Legacy-building through service and governance
Belonging across generations
The unexpected value of a liberal arts degree
Arts as essential to civic life
Alumni engagement reimagined
Finding your way back “home”

🔗 Explore Carroll’s writing on branding, meaning, and promotional storytelling at her blog: promotionalgal.com