Creating opportunities they pay you to take - Eugene Hillsman, PhD

Moving to Atlanta, Georgia and being surrounded by a community of African American leaders had a lasting impact on Eugene Hillsman, PhD, Deputy Director in the Office of Cannabis for the City and County of San Francisco. In this episode, Eugene shares how he learned the importance of being open to opportunities and taking risks helped shape his career. Eugene also discusses the need to engage in community activities to give back and remain connected.

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Coro Fellowship: http://www.corofellowship.org/

3 Stories Eugene would want to hear:President Barack Obama - https://barackobama.com/James Baldwin - https://www.biography.com/writer/james-baldwin His Dad

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