The Champions Coffee Podcast

Michael Heim | Washington State University

Vygo

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Michael Heim, Director of Federal Grants – Migrant Education Student Access & Support (MESAS) at Washington State University. Michael leads with a coach-first philosophy, developing high-performing teams, empowering student leaders, and cultivating community partnerships with a special focus on advancing Latinx (HSI) initiatives that deliver measurable student success.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the intersection of coaching, cultural advocacy, and data-driven leadership and how empowering students to lead can transform both educational outcomes and community connections.