This Expo is a collaborative effort involving the National Peace Corps Association, the Peace Corps Regional Recruitment Office in Washington, DC and the North Carolina Peace Corps Association. One of a series of 50th anniversary expos held around the country in 2011, this Expo will highlight the work of the Peace Corps over the past 50 years, while seeking to engage RPCVs and inspire the next generation of volunteers. Preregistrations are not required, but they do help us in our planning. As of 4/28/11, we have 122 people registered to attend. We appreciate your registering through this website, but you may also register at the door. We look forward to seeing you there!
Raleigh Convention Center
500 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(parking is available on-site for $7 or $1/hour on the street)
1:30 Registration opens
2:00 – 3:00 Workshops
3:00 – 3:45 Formal Program
3:00 – 5:00 "Around the World" Exhibits
Speakers
- Peace Corps: Chris Gilson, Regional Manager, Regional Recruitment Office, Arlington, VA (RPCV Ecuador 1984-1986)
- National Peace Corps Association: Anne Baker, Vice President (RPCV Fiji 1985-1987)
- North Carolina Peace Corps Association: Emily Coble, President (RPCV Sierra Leone 1974-1976)
We are pleased to offer three workshops:
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Workshop: Bringing the World Back Home through Global Education
Description: The "third goal" of Peace Corps is to educate people in the United States about the countries and cultures that Volunteers have experienced. During this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to hear of free resources that support the efforts of educators, returned Peace Corps volunteers and others to bring the world back home to classrooms and communities. Learn about the different ways in which you can become engaged in a variety of global education activities, whether you're a returned Volunteer, an educator, or just interested in getting involved.
Presenters:
- Anne Baker (RPCV Fiji 1985-1987), Moderator
- Susan A. Grundstrom (RPCV Bolivia 2006-2008), ESL Teacher, Merrick-Moore Elementary, Durham Public Schools
- Patricia Matisz Smith, Ph.D. (RPCV Malaysia 1973-1975), Associate Professor of Business Administration, North Carolina Wesleyan College
- Sera Arcaro (RPCV Namibia 2002-2004), Teacher, Raleigh Charter High School
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Workshop: Peace Corps Recruiter Chat
Description: Let returned Peace Corps volunteers inspire you to make a difference as they share stories and photos from their services abroad. This workshop is for anyone interested in becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. Returned volunteers and Peace Corps recruiters will answer questions about life abroad, the application process, eligibility requirements and benefits of service. Family and friends are also welcome to attend.
Presenters:
- Marques Anderson (RPCV Nicaragua 2003-2004), Field-based Recruiter, Peace Corps
- Suzannah Ellis Johnston (RPCV Niger 2006-2008 and PCRV Liberia 2009-2010), UNC Strategic Recruiter, Peace Corps
- Emma Garica (RPCV Bulgaria 2007-2009), NCSU Strategic Recruiter, Peace Corps
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Workshop: The Peace Corps Experience: Shaping Lives and Careers
Description: There are many inspiring ways in which returned Peace Corps Volunteers continue to serve even beyond their work in the Peace Corps. The presenters at this workshop are individuals who have dedicated their lives to service. Join us to hear about their experiences and challenges, and to participate in a discussion and celebration of all that we do and how we can support service in our own communities and around the world. Come with your stories, questions and ideas--this workshop will be an opportunity to network and find inspiration.
Panelists:
- Myron Fountain (RPCV Malaysia 1978-1980), Moderator
- Lonna Harkrader (RPCV Ethiopia and Ghana 1968-1970), co-founder, Sister Communities of San Ramon, Nicaragua (SCSRN)
- Richard Harkrader (RPCV Tunisia 1969-1971), Carolina Solar Energy LLC, Kratos Infrastructure LLC
- Stephen R. Kelly (RPCV Zaire 1972-1974), Visiting Professor of the Practice of Public Policy and Canadian Studies, Duke University
- Dany Kim-Shapiro (RPCV Zaire 1984-1986), Director, Translational Science Center, Department of Physics, Wake Forest University
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“Around the World” Exhibits
Hear firsthand from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about their experiences and projects.
- Bulgaria: Angela Bennett (1998-2000), TEFL
- Cameroon: Nicole Roberge (2000-2001), Health Extension
- Ecuador: Paul Renfro Harbison (2008-2010), Natural Resource Conservation
- Honduras: Loren Hintz (1980-1982), Education
- Kenya: Michi Vojta (1993-1996)
- Malaysia: Myron Fountain (1978-1980), Agriculture for Youth; Patricia Smith (1973-1975), Education; Fred Baars (1966-1970)
- Mali: Sara Berthe (2006-2009), Small Enterprise Development
- Morocco: Eileen Hancox (2005-2006), Small Business Development
- Namibia: Sera & Zac Arcaro (2002-2004), Education
- Niger: Susannah Ellis Johnston (2006-2008), Health
- Nigeria: Linda Coughlin (1966-1967), Education
- Philippines: Sam Brooks (2007-2009)
- Senegal: Amy Marino (1992-1994), Agriculture
- Sierra Leone: Karen Ulberg (1972-1974), Education
- Slovak Republic: Charlene Reiss (2000-2002), NGO Development
- Suriname: Nancy O'Connell (2003-2005), HIV/AIDS; Adam Limehouse (2008-2010)
- Ukraine: Tom Williams (1996-1998), Business Development
- Uzbekistan: Clyde McKeand (2003-2004); Connie Cohn (2003-2004)
Please assist us in our planning by registering here.
