the underview.
The underview is an exploration of the shaping of our place viewed through the medium of bikes, land, and people to discover community wholeness.
The underview is a series of discussions within and about the community of Northwest Arkansas. The underview explores our collective understanding and beliefs about the place we live.
These discussions will include topics that are foundational to the identity of our region, the history of our communities, the truth of conflict with the land and its people, and the current challenges and opportunities for our community.
the underview.
the people with Brad Sikorski (ep 2, 25).
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In this episode, we pause the historical narrative of Northwest Arkansas to check in with one of the region’s most important community leaders. Brad Sikorski is the new President and CEO of the Excellerate Foundation, stepping into the role after the transformative season under the leadership of Jeff Webster. With roots in Walmart, Walton Enterprises, and years on Excellerate’s board, Brad brings a deep understanding of both the challenges and the opportunities facing Northwest Arkansas.
We talk with Brad about the housing crisis, the future of programs like Upskill and Hark, and how Excellerate plans to serve the people who keep our communities running—educators, caregivers, city workers, and neighbors living on the margins. As affordability, equity, and a sense of belonging are increasingly under pressure, this conversation offers a vision for how institutions can respond with systemic solutions, public-private partnerships, and community-rooted care.
https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-brad-sikorski-excellerate-foundation-arkansas
About the underview:
The underview is an exploration of the development of our Communal Theology of Place viewed through the medium of bikes, land, and people to discover community wholeness.
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Host: @mikerusch
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