So, Let’s Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos

Don’t miss this episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos! Michael sits down with Emelia Sheeley, executive director of Riverview International Center, a nonprofit partner of United Way of Central Ohio. Together, they move from data to lived experience, exploring what it looks like on the ground to welcome and support New American neighbors in our community. Tune in to hear how one small but mighty organization is helping translate demographic change into opportunity, connection ...

In this episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos, Michael explores how New Americans are driving the population and economic growth that is reshaping Columbus and Franklin County. He unpacks the data behind recent trends, showing that nearly all net growth in the city is coming from diverse communities, with international migration now the primary engine of change. Tune in to better understand how global stories are becoming Columbus stories. Whether you’re a civic leader, a per...

In this debut episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos, United Way of Central Ohio President & CEO Lisa S. Courtice, Ph.D., sits down with Michael to find out what makes him one of Columbus’ most trusted voices on where our community has been and where it’s headed. As United Way’s vice president of community engagement, Michael is a sought-after speaker across central Ohio, known for blending data, storytelling and deep local insight in ways that resonate with leaders across...