Communicate With Confidence Graduation Ceremony June 2023

Despite a power outage at Newton White Mansion, the energy at the recent Communicate with Confidence! Graduation ceremony was nothing short of energetic.

With one of the largest classes in years, 31 students representing Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties were presented with certificates following a celebratory luncheon.

The Communicate with Confidence! Program is a series of literacy-based classes for Merit employees to develop/improve their writing, reading and speaking skills to help them in their careers and personal life.

Commission Chair Casey Anderson, Executive Director Asuntha Chiang-Smith, Montgomery Parks’ Director Mike Riley, and Prince George’s Parks and Recreation’s Director Bill Tyler attended, as well several Division Chiefs and managers.

Gabriel Martinez, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Montgomery County, highlighted achievements from this year’s program, while several graduating students provided stirring remarks.

Merit employees who are interested in participating in the 2023 program should watch for applications in late fall of this year.