Pat Mitchell - The media is the message and the messenger, and incr

The media is the message and the messenger, and increasingly a powerful one.

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Mitchell, Pat. Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Embracing Risk to Change the World. Seal Press, 2019, p. 112.

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About the Author

Pat Mitchell

Born: January 20, 1943
Nationality: American
Profession: Global Media Businesswoman Philanthropist

Biography

Pat Mitchell is a businesswoman in the media industry who has worked as a CEO and producer. Her career has focused on using media as a force for social change, with a special emphasis on the representation of women's voices and stories.

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