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networks across cultures,” said Montgomery. A number of local elected, nonprofit and business leaders have registered to attend and bring their staffs to The People’s Gathering, including Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson. “I am excited for this conference experience to intentionally advance my cultural competency and ultimately enhance my ability to lead in the workplace and serve diverse communities,” said Anderson. “The People’s Gathering will provide a meaningful chance to take information and

. It can be hard to visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord without relying on established networks. And for many cadets, having the chance to talk openly about military life and learn through stories is important. “It’s really beneficial to us as we prepare to become officers to see a day-in-the-life of a typical officer actually in a unit,” said cadet Jessica Mason ’18, one of the student leaders responsible for connecting cadets to mentorship opportunities. "I think this program shows that they are not