Carrying on the Mission and Legacy of Pearl S. Buck

with Jill Reeder, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Pearl S. Buck International

Jill Reeder, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Pearl S. Buck International, discusses how the organization works to carry on the mission and legacy of Pearl S. Buck as well as how their grounds are used as an event space today. Jill Reeder also discusses the organization's Woman of Influence Award and how the public can participate in the nomination process. Recorded February 3, 2023.

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Feb 08, 2023

Hosted by: Jill Horner
Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team
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