Entries For: September 2007
2007-09-25
Brian Williams - Nepal and Guatemala
Brian Williams, Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal (1996-1998) and in Guatemala (1999-2000), later became a Fulbright Scholar and conducted research on the status of the red panda in the Panchthar-Ilam-Singhalila corridor. He is now president of the Red Panda Project. read more...
2007-09-18
Allen Andersson - Honduras
Allen Andersson, Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras (1966-1968), taught mathematics at the National University after studying at M.I.T. He later developed software applications and is now president of The Riecken Foundation, which creates public libraries and promotes prosperity and democracy in Central America. read more...
2007-09-11
Nick Maran - Peru
Nicholas Maran, Peace Corps volunteer in Peru (2004 - 2006), was a small-business and youth development volunteer, farming alongside his community and teaching in the schools. He now works in Mexico for the Global Heritage Fund, preserving humankind’s important archaeological and cultural heritage sites. read more...
2007-09-04
Kriss Barker - Swaziland
Kriss Barker, Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland (1984-1987), taught in an all-girls school. One of her 16-year old students, named Sibonelo Mngomezulu, eventually became the Queen of Swaziland. Kriss is now a Vice President at Population Media Center (PMC) where she oversees management of media programs. read more...
