On December 11, 2024, Rachel Joy, Director of the Equity and Engagement Department, served as one of two panelists for the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) conversation on Operationalizing Policies to Foster Connected and Prosperous Immigrant Communities. GARE includes 13,000 plus members who serve as racial equity practitioners and other governmental staff representing 400 plus jurisdictions. Briana Broberg, Midwest Regional Manager for Welcoming America served as the moderator and lead for the session. The other panelist included Christa Yoakum who serves as a County Board Member in Lincoln, Nebraska and serves as the Coordinator of Nebraska is Home.