Will Davis
Director of the Eichelberger Center for Community Voices at WYSOWill Davis is an accomplished teacher and audio storyteller with over a decade of experience in the podcasting industry.
Born and raised in Ohio, Will developed an early fascination with stories and the spoken word. He spent his childhood recording his own stories on a tape recorder. Will pursued his passion academically, earning degrees in Digital Storytelling and Digital Humanities.
After graduation, he ventured into the world of public radio, refining his skills in audio editing and production. His collaborative work extended to renowned media outlets such as Audible, NPR, and StoryCorps, contributing to popular podcasts like Criminal, Planet Money, and This American Life.
Recognizing a growing demand for podcast education, Will transitioned into teaching. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he has guided numerous students in launching their podcasts, sharing insights on planning, scripting, recording, editing, and effectively launching and promoting their shows.
When not teaching or creating content, Will finds relaxation in reading suspense novels and indulging in horror films.
-
MilitaryArmy veteran Veronica Shields found art after the pandemic. "It's such a nice way for us to not only express ourselves, but communicate," she says of her creative work. -
MilitaryOhio Army combat veteran Mary Skrenta now teaches art to fellow vets. "I've learned with the help of art to turn the trauma and the struggles into victories," she says. -
Ohio Navy veteran Candise Baker says she found healing from military sexual trauma through her art. "My hands are busy, then my mind is free." -
Army veteran Gladys Lawrence has discovered painting, drawing, and creative expression through Ohio VA's Whole Health Program, finding healing through multiple art forms. -
MilitaryHeather Seymour directs Ohio's Veterans Arts Initiative, offering classes in painting, music, leathercraft, and more to support veteran mental health and reduce suicide. -
Ohio Army veteran Leni D. Anderson taught himself to paint after leaving the military. His work has appeared at the Smithsonian, Kennedy Center, and galleries worldwide. -
Marine Corps veteran Zack Sliver turns his military experiences into folk rock music through Operation Encore, a nonprofit connecting veteran musicians with the industry. -
Air Force veteran Daniel King uses lens-based art and workshops to help fellow veterans express complex feelings. He showcased his work at Ohio's Veterans Art Exhibition. -
The initiative brings strangers with different beliefs together for a conversation — not to debate politics — but to simply get to know each other as people. Sign up now. -
Springfield, Ohio, High School sophomore Emerson Babian created a PSA urging teens to trade social media time for daily movement to improve sleep, mood, and brain power.
