Mentor Session: Mary Bailey (Last Prisoner Project )

Event ID: PP1149297

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:15 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 Ethics, Funding, Nonprofits, Storytelling.

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