Mentor Session: Shannon Jones (Verb)

Event ID: PP1150075

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Venue: Room 400-402 (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Summary

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Marketing/Advertising/PR, Entrepreneurship.

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