THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 7, 2025 Page 15 City of Everett holds monthly Lunch and Learn City staff discussed the importance of cultural humility City of Everett staff gathered alongside Bishop Regina Shearer in the Keverian Room at City Hall for the monthly Lunch and Learn. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett) Attendees gathered in the Keverian Room at City Hall for the monthly Lunch and Learn. Special to The Advocate T he City of Everett held its Lunch and Learn for the month of February at Everett City Hall. That program, which was titled “Cultural Understanding in the Workplace: Part II: Cultural Competence,” was the second in a three-part series. It focused on cultural humility and how it can be used in the workplace to enhance collaboration and the services that are provided by the City. City staff were pleased to Zion Church Ministries’ Executive Pastor, Bishop Regina Shearer, speaking to attendees once again be joined by Bishop Regina Shearer, executive The City of Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine speaking to attendees. pastor of Zion Church Ministries. During the program, she engaged with City staff by encouraging attendees to think about their cultural traditions and the traditional food they consume, while also recognizing the similarities and differences that are shared. Following sharing this information with each other, Bishop Shearer connected it to the importance of understanding the different cultural traditions of coworkers to foster mutual respect and increase productivity between teams. During the presentation, open dialogue between attendees was encouraged for the purpose of learning from each other to create better understanding amongst staff for the betterment of serving constituents. Lunch and Learn is a monthly program created and moderated by the City of Everett’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department. The program is an opportunity for City staff to come together, share ideas and experiences and discuss new topics while enjoying lunch. The series is a part of the City’s commitment to engage, educate and elevate.
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