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Tomorrow 4/1: Hatton W. Sumners Careers in Politics Conference

by Hannah Whitman on March 31st, 2017

Students interested in the possibility of pursuing a career in public service are encouraged to attend the Hatton W. Sumners Careers in Politics Conference! Register today!

Hatton W. Sumners Careers in Politics Conference Saturday, April 1, 2017 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Belo Center for New Media, 300 W. Dean Keeton Breakfast tacos, coffee, lunch, and parking included! Networking after-party + free appetizers

This one-day, nonpartisan event offers the next generation of civic leaders the insiders' perspective about what it's like to have a career in public service. Participants have the opportunity to hear from active political professionals such as elected officials, political staff, government leaders, and communication strategists.

Speakers will: · Offer strategies for navigating the current political landscape; · Share thoughts on emerging trends in policy-making; · Explore methods of effective leadership for local impact; · Help you to develop and refine your personal brand; · Give you next steps for getting your foot-in-the-door.

Confirmed speakers include: · Parag Mehta, Former Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Surgeon General (keynote address) · Evan Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of The Texas Tribune · Gerald Daugherty, Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3 · The Honorable Sherri Greenberg, Clinical Professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and former member of the Texas House of Representatives. · Denise Davis, Former Texas House Parliamentarian and Chief of Staff to House Speaker Joe Straus · Randan Steinhauser, National Adviser to National School Choice Week · Jo Cassandra Cuevas, Manager, Legislative Affairs, AT&T · Mark Harkrider, Seasoned Lobbyist · Jessica Beemer, North Sector Manager, City of Houston · Paul Theobald, Former Committee Director for the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs · Michelle Castillo, Legislative Director, Texas House of Representatives

Register today!

Scholarships available for any student in need. Apply here.

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