Mentor Session: Bradley Schurman (Human Change)

Event ID: PP1150078

Tue, Mar 17, 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 Storytelling, Future of Work, Journalism.

Contributors

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