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What Happens if I Believe in ____ and Want to _____?

What Happens if I believe in ___ and want to ___?
An honest discussion looking at the intersection of social activism, personal values, and public relations.
Moderator:

Rene Petties-Jones
Rene Petties-Jones is the Community Engagement Director for the National Federation of Just Communities of WNY, Inc. She serves as Diversity Chair for PRSA Buffalo Niagara and Secretary for PRSA Northeast District.
Panelists:
Cedric Brown, APR

Cedric F. Brown, APR, is a digital strategist working to achieve racial equity through social impact relations. He is a regular contributor for the Public Relations Society of America's Strategies & Tactics newsletter, where he covers diversity and inclusion topics.
Margaret Ritsch, Ed.D., APR, Fellow PRSA

Margaret Ritsch, Ed.D, APR, Fellow PRSA, is an award-winning, accredited public relations professional with more than 25 years' experience helping businesses and nonprofits enhance their visibility and reputations and strengthen important relationships. At Texas Christian University, she built a student ad/PR firm that gave students real-world, hands-on experience and launched many successful careers. She is now a scholarly assistant professor in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University.
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