
Lawrence Garrett
Chief Impact Officer
Lawrence is a cultural expert known for decoding behaviors that impact values and performance. With over 15 years of experience, he has built a reputation for pinpointing behaviors that affect business outcomes. Through his consulting practice, Eight-Twenty-Eight, and previous roles, as Executive Director of Advancing Leadership, he has worked extensively in leadership and inclusion across Pierce County. Lawrence’s skills as a leadership trainer, performance coach, and inclusion practitioner combine results-driven strategies with emotional intelligence. As one colleague put it, "He knows how to ‘change the weather’ in any environment."

Meet Our Team

Danielle Smith
Client & Community Engagement Director

Cristina Maestre
Executive Assistant & Bookkeeper

Robin Corak
Executive Advisor/Consultant

Taliesha Garrett
Operations

Andrew Mead
Special Projects

DeVoni Lent
Corporate Event Manager - 828 Consultants

Jeff Dade
Sr. Advisor