Jessica Pekari is an Army Veteran, Ultramarathon runner, Yakima Valley native, and mother who will be sharing her life lessons on building grit and overcoming adversity. In 2023, Pekari completed the PCT SOBO in 63 days, 7 hours and 31 minutes. She wrote the book “Bombs to Trails: Interweaving Heritage, Life, and PTSD on the Pacific Crest Trail." She served from 2006-2010 as a medic in the U.S. Army.
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