b'Barer set his sights on the UW with the goal of earning his Juris Doctor. With a law degree, it turned out, not only could Barer make a livinghe could help break down national and international barriers. After he served as Magnusons chief of staff, Barer brought his legal expertise and global philosophy to the shipping industry, playing a central role in reopening trade between the U.S. and China.Reflecting on the importance of building connections in a multicultural world, Barer says, Chinas different from the U.S. Most nations are different from the U.S. But the point is: What do you have in common, rather than what divides you? 2021 GATES VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD| 9'