{"id":3028,"date":"2021-06-25T12:01:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T19:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/?p=3028"},"modified":"2023-06-26T13:33:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:33:52","slug":"pride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2021\/06\/25\/pride\/","title":{"rendered":"Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3029\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2021\/06\/pride.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4861\" height=\"3086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2021\/06\/pride.jpeg 4861w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2021\/06\/pride-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2021\/06\/pride-768x488.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2021\/06\/pride-1024x650.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4861px) 100vw, 4861px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Among the descriptions listed by Webster\u2019s, the word \u201cpride\u201d is defined as \u201ca sense of one\u2019s own worth\u201d and \u201cnoble self-esteem.\u201d \u00a0That makes me picture a person standing firmly with their head held high and their shoulders back &#8211; confident in who they are.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve had the good fortune to meet Lucky Bradley, a Grant Compliance Analyst in Human Services, you will see that pride in action. She speaks with a quiet determination and an inner confidence as she tells her powerful, and very personal, story. I had the chance to get to know Lucky at a Human Services \u201cStory Corps\u201d gathering a few years ago. Her remarks made a strong impression on me then, and I\u2019m glad she is willing to share a part of her life with you today.<\/p>\n<p>Lucky doesn\u2019t seek out attention nor does she want to be thought of as brave. At the same time, her willingness to share her journey is both admirable, and instructive.<\/p>\n<p>I encourage you to take a moment to hear Lucky tell her story in her own words.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_36079\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/byTbkgoHVnk?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=1&playlist=byTbkgoHVnk&modestbranding=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019m grateful Lucky gave Pierce County a \u201csecond chance.\u201d Her work to make sure our Human Services grants are administered in compliance with rules and laws is very important!<\/p>\n<p>My thanks, also, to Heather Moss, Director of the Human Services Department, for making everyone in her department feel included and respected.<\/p>\n<p>They both make me proud of Pierce County.<\/p>\n<p>(Side note: Today\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article252347018.html\"> News Tribune article<\/a>\u00a0describes how our Human Services team is helping many in our community recover from COVID-impacts with rental assistance and dispute resolution support.\u00a0 The article should have more strongly highlighted how Pierce County is one of the leaders in the state with these programs!\u00a0 They still have much more work ahead, but with Valeri Almony\u2019s leadership, Heather Moss\u2019s support, and Lucky Bradley\u2019s compliance work to ensure we are following the rules, our community is well-served!)<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve read our \u201cMission and Values\u201d poster recently you would notice that \u201cRespect\u201d is one of our five core values \u2013 the values that I discuss with each of our new employees during their orientation.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to our professional responsibilities, the \u201cRespect\u201d we give each other includes the space to share as much of our lives as we choose. Some of your co-workers may be an \u201copen book\u201d when it comes to their personal lives, and others may keep to themselves. We respect them for who they are as people and as our colleagues, and we also respect their personal decisions to share, or not.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s room for everyone at Pierce County as we better serve the people of our community! That\u2019s the ultimate meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading and be sure to stay hydrated during what is expected to be a scorching weekend!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-78 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/01\/Bruce-blue-signature.png\" alt=\"Bruce\" width=\"114\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/01\/Bruce-blue-signature.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/01\/Bruce-blue-signature-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bruce<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Among the descriptions listed by Webster\u2019s, the word \u201cpride\u201d is defined as \u201ca sense of one\u2019s own worth\u201d and \u201cnoble self-esteem.\u201d \u00a0That makes me picture a person standing firmly with their head held high and their shoulders back &#8211; confident in who they are. 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