Episode #21: The Data Landscape in Rhode Island

Air Date: October 3, 2026

What do the numbers tell us about life in Rhode Island today? In this episode of UNITED in 401, Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, is joined by Brenda Clement, Executive Director of HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University. Together, they explore how data helps illuminate the realities facing Rhode Island households, including housing affordability, economic stability, and access to opportunity. The conversation examines the connection between housing and family well-being, the growing gap between wages and the cost of living, and how community leaders can use data to inform solutions that help more Rhode Islanders thrive.