1973: Ann Russell served in Tonga in Tefisi beginning in 1973



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ann Russell can be contacted at annrussellabainbridgednet

Country of Service: Tonga

Cities you served in: Tefisi

Arrival Year: 1973

Departure Year: 1974

Work Description: Public Health/MCH Nurse

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
My husband, Jim Russell and I went to grad school after Tonga. I got a Master's in Public Health and also became a Nurse-Midwife. Jim got a PhD in Zoology and then a master's in electrical engineering. We moved to Oregon, had 3 kids (now 21, 19 and 17). Recently relocated to Bainbridge Island (near Seattle). I still work as a CNM and Jim works as a researcher in cardiology for Philips medical.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
Such a peaceful experience. Opened me up to take risks in my life.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
John McGinnis

Originally posted: February 2, 2003

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