"None of these opportunities get planted on your lap. All of them you have to look for, or its a referral, so you should always research what you want to do." Today we sit down with Laura Hernandez, an international changemaker, neurodivergent advocate, and intersectional environmental to talk about how she got her start, and what lessons you can take to get leadership roles in your early career.

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