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By Admin1 (Admin) on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 - 4:08 pm: Edit Post

edward porter who served in Niger
from
62 to 64 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at eporterathayerdorg



Susan Sefcik Bracken who served in Niger
from
64 to 66 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at sbrcknaaoldcom



Peter Easton who served in Niger
from
64 to 67 and worked in Literacy
can be e-mailed at peastonagarnetdacnsdfsudedu



Dave Edwards who served in Niger
from
65 to 67 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at Davejudiaaoldcom



WILLIAM V. TIMMONS who served in Niger
from
65 to 67 and worked in TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
can be e-mailed at timmonsrapednet



Kerry Johnson who served in Niger
from
67 to 68 and worked in education
can be e-mailed at kjohnsonatracydk12dcadus



Sandy Leeder who served in Niger
from
67 to 69 and worked in Peanut Coopperatives
can be e-mailed at Sandyaleederdcom



Dave Joseph who served in Niger
from
70 to 72 and worked in TEFL
can be e-mailed at dejoseph7ahomedcom



Linda Swanson who served in Niger
from
70 to 72 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at swansonaeuronetdnl



Mike Crivello who served in Niger
from
71 to 73 and worked in Wells Construction
can be e-mailed at CRIVELLOaaoldcom



Steven Szep who served in Niger
from
73 to 74 and worked in Water
can be e-mailed at stevesaplutodnjccdcom



George O'Shea who served in Niger
from
74 to 76 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at geordaxahotmaildcom



Harold Spraggins who served in Niger
from
74 to 76 and worked in Mechanic
can be e-mailed at haroldsateleportdcom



David T. Campbell who served in Niger
from
74 to 76 and worked in TEFL
can be e-mailed at rothcampauswestdnet



Patricia Watkins Murphy who served in Niger
from
74 to 76 and worked in Heatlh Education
can be e-mailed at sswpm+apittdedu



Patricia Watkins Murphy who served in Niger
from
74 to 76 and worked in Health Education
can be e-mailed at sswpm+apittdedu



Barbara Morgan who served in Niger
from
74 to 77 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at bpmorganaixdnetcomdcom



Lee Morgan who served in Niger
from
74 to 77 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at lkmorganaixdnetcomdcom



Gary E Passow who served in Niger
from
75 to 77 and worked in Forestry
can be e-mailed at garyp2ajeffnetdorg



Judy Lochrie who served in Niger
from
75 to 77 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at jlochrieaseatimesdcom



Healy, Dolores (Wisecarver) who served in Niger
from
76 to 78 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at deehealywaaoldcom



kris carlson who served in Niger
from
77 to 79 and worked in youth development (basketball)
can be e-mailed at hognpawsaairmaildnet



Earl Bricker who served in Niger
from
78 to 80 and worked in TEFL
can be e-mailed at dbrickerafacstaffdwiscdedu



Cynthia Evans who served in Niger
from
78 to 80 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at yemisi3aaoldcom



Elizabeth Mcdavid who served in Niger
from
78 to 81 and worked in Nutrition
can be e-mailed at Lamordeaaoldcom



Nancy Dillon who served in Niger
from
79 to 81 and worked in TEFL
can be e-mailed at judmusaaoldcom



tony hixson who served in Niger
from
79 to 81 and worked in agriculture
can be e-mailed at streamwinraaol



Betsy Hemler who served in Niger
from
79 to 82 and worked in health
can be e-mailed at betsyhemleraaoldcom



Barbara (Hahn) Oppenheimer who served in Niger
from
80 to 82 and worked in Nutrition Education
can be e-mailed at anasaraaaoldcom



Pablo Escobar who served in Niger
from
80 to 82 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at mescobarabsgincdcom



Peggy Dolan Escobar who served in Niger
from
80 to 82 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at mescobarabsgincdcom



Ann McPhail who served in Niger
from
80 to 83 and worked in Agriculture & Health
can be e-mailed at amcphailaimfdorg



Gary Geoghegan who served in Niger
from
81 to 83 and worked in Rural Development, Engineering
can be e-mailed at GaryGeoaattdnet

By Admin1 (Admin) on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 - 4:08 pm: Edit Post

Marie Amendola Kenyon who served in Niger
from
81 to 83 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at kenyonmasludedu



Rob Bongard who served in Niger
from
81 to 83 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at kingtutsahotmaildcom



Amelia Duran who served in Niger
from
82 to 84 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at Adbordieraaoldcom



Albert Martini who served in Niger
from
82 to 84 and worked in Africare
can be e-mailed at albertdmartiniaattdnet



Cathy Jane Bowes who served in Niger
from
82 to 84 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at cabowesausaiddgov



Cliff Strong who served in Niger
from
82 to 85 and worked in Fisheries
can be e-mailed at bigdredddogaarldcom



David Breedlove who served in Niger
from
82 to 85 and worked in Forestry
can be e-mailed at daviddbreedloveagtednet



Judy Tripp who served in Niger
from
83 to 85 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at gjtomlinsonaerolsdcom



Kathie (Notoro) Birdsell who served in Niger
from
83 to 85 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at kathie_m_birdsellausdadgov



Todd King who served in Niger
from
83 to 85 and worked in TEFL
can be e-mailed at tkingaacdidorg



David Lefkowitz who served in Niger
from
83 to 86 and worked in forestry
can be e-mailed at topanienahevanetdcom



John Curnutt who served in Niger
from
85 to 86 and worked in wildlife biology
can be e-mailed at john_curnuttausgsdgov



Bill Scobie who served in Niger
from
85 to 87 and worked in Stoves
can be e-mailed at bscobieabuncombedmaindncdus



Lisa K. Herring who served in Niger
from
86 to 87 and worked in Nutritionist
can be e-mailed at whitneyappnddorg



Holly Berchet-Hall who served in Niger
from
86 to 88 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at berchethallahomedcom



Rebecca Irmen-Bowlen who served in Niger
from
86 to 88 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at bubbabowlenahotmaildcom



Scott Bowlen who served in Niger
from
86 to 88 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at bubbabowlenahotmaildcom



Ken Hall who served in Niger
from
86 to 88 and worked in Stoves
can be e-mailed at coachallahomedcom



Nancy Leonchik who served in Niger
from
86 to 88 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at frankdprioreagsadgov



Thomas Herlihy who served in Niger
from
86 to 88 and worked in Ag
can be e-mailed at herlihyasrvrdthird-wavedcom



John Opalko who served in Niger
from
86 to 88 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at jopalkoahotmaildcom



Keith Cook who served in Niger
from
86 to 89 and worked in agroforestry
can be e-mailed at bilagonaaaoldcom



Jeff Carter who served in Niger
from
86 to 89 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at carterlundbergahotmaildcom



Joe and Laura Gallegos who served in Niger
from
86 to 89 and worked in Education/Stoves
can be e-mailed at cseaenglishamericadcom



Linda H. Gray (Lyn) who served in Niger
from
86 to 89 and worked in PC Director
can be e-mailed at graylavtdedu



Laura L. Kruse who served in Niger
from
87 to 91 and worked in AFSI
can be e-mailed at zaraaashlandddockernetdcom



Catherine Campbell Wright who served in Niger
from
88 to 90 and worked in TEFL - Education
can be e-mailed at cathcampaaoldcom



Catherine Campbell Wright who served in Niger
from
88 to 90 and worked in TEFL
can be e-mailed at cathcampaaoldcom



Cathy Campbell-Wright who served in Niger
from
88 to 90 and worked in TEFL Middle School
can be e-mailed at cathcampaaoldcom

By Admin1 (Admin) on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 - 4:09 pm: Edit Post

Susan Kavanaugh who served in Niger
from
88 to 90 and worked in Appropriate Tech
can be e-mailed at Chadamonagatewaydnet



Elin Melchior who served in Niger
from
88 to 90 and worked in TEFL
can be e-mailed at PXQ00533aniftyservedordjp



Katherine Long who served in Niger
from
88 to 91 and worked in afsi agroforestry
can be e-mailed at FeyjiBanaaoldcom



Joan Lough who served in Niger
from
89 to 89 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at roguemomaearthlinkdnet



Melanie Goth who served in Niger
from
89 to 91 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at gothmamedduncdedu



Alix Barstow who served in Niger
from
89 to 93 and worked in Environmental Protection
can be e-mailed at alix_barstow_ab88apostdharvarddedu



Tracy A. Morgan who served in Niger
from
90 to 92 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at ramatouaerolsdcom



Spencer Simon who served in Niger
from
90 to 92 and worked in Environment
can be e-mailed at spencerasunetdnet



Rodney Stubina who served in Niger
from
90 to 93 and worked in Environment / wildlife protection
can be e-mailed at nomadaufldedu



sheri S. mann who served in Niger
from
90 to 93 and worked in agro-forestry
can be e-mailed at ssmaalpinedfordnaudedu



Bill Stein who served in Niger
from
90 to 93 and worked in Agroforestry Extension
can be e-mailed at steinbametroddstdordus



Jai A. Evans who served in Niger
from
90 to 94 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at jevansacomputerdorg



Jai A. Evans who served in Niger
from
90 to 94 and worked in African Food Systems Initiative
can be e-mailed at jevansacomputerdorg



beth ritterpusch who served in Niger
from
91 to 92 and worked in health
can be e-mailed at britterpuschapeacecorpsdgov



Kimberly Jones who served in Niger
from
91 to 92 and worked in Nutrition
can be e-mailed at jonesgaaerolsdcom



Carl Lienert who served in Niger
from
91 to 93 and worked in education
can be e-mailed at lienertamathdarizonadedu



Alisa Mautner who served in Niger
from
91 to 94 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at bjalyaerolsdcom



Brian Gordon who served in Niger
from
92 to 94 and worked in Agroforestry
can be e-mailed at Braemaaunmdedu



Kevin D. Ryan who served in Niger
from
92 to 94 and worked in Environmental Ed / Agroforestry
can be e-mailed at kryanajhenergydcom



Laurie Salmon who served in Niger
from
92 to 94 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at Salmon_Lablsdgov



Sue Riesgraf who served in Niger
from
92 to 95 and worked in African Food Systems Innitiative/ Forestry
can be e-mailed at SusandMdRiesgraf-1atcdumndedu



Amy Hess who served in Niger
from
93 to 95 and worked in Health Education
can be e-mailed at ahessafcbdcom



ricki hall who served in Niger
from
93 to 95 and worked in women community development
can be e-mailed at belcheratwavednet



Robin Morrison & David Martz who served in Niger
from
93 to 95 and worked in Health and Education
can be e-mailed at dmartzaumichdedu



Liz Trossello who served in Niger
from
93 to 95 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at etrosselloadialightdcom



Thomas Bishop who served in Niger
from
93 to 95 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at twb5acolumbiadedu



Nancy Chmelar who served in Niger
from
93 to 96 and worked in AFSI Gotheye
can be e-mailed at nnchmelaodindcmpdilstudedu



Bill Abel who served in Niger
from
94 to 95 and worked in Environment
can be e-mailed at abelainternetprodnet



Hassan Baroudy who served in Niger
from
94 to 96 and worked in Natural Resource Management
can be e-mailed at baroudyamaildbcpldlibdmddus



Shannon Mason who served in Niger
from
94 to 96 and worked in Health and Nutrition
can be e-mailed at melanieanetheavendcom



Tim Crisler who served in Niger
from
94 to 96 and worked in Wildlife Biology
can be e-mailed at relsircahotmaildcom

By Admin1 (Admin) on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 - 4:09 pm: Edit Post

Rachel Jameton who served in Niger
from
94 to 96 and worked in education
can be e-mailed at rjametonaburgoynedcom



Leslie Silveria who served in Niger
from
94 to 96 and worked in Health in Gotheye
can be e-mailed at silverialahotmaildcom



Carrie Bell who served in Niger
from
94 to 97 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at karimabelloayahoodcom



Charley Russell who served in Niger
from
94 to 97 and worked in Environment
can be e-mailed at russe038atcdumndedu



Diane Choplin who served in Niger
from
95 to 97 and worked in NRM
can be e-mailed at baactionaigcdorg



Denise Foy who served in Niger
from
95 to 97 and worked in Wildlife Biology/ NRM
can be e-mailed at denisefoyayahoodcom



Derek Van Marter who served in Niger
from
95 to 97 and worked in Natural Resource Management
can be e-mailed at djvmaudwashingtondedu



Samara Sanders who served in Niger
from
95 to 97 and worked in Natural Resources
can be e-mailed at samaraaccdusudedu



Kimberly Dixon who served in Niger
from
95 to 99 and worked in Agriculture and Environment
can be e-mailed at pashaberlyayahoodcom



Jake Rindfleisch who served in Niger
from
96 to 97 and worked in Agroforestry
can be e-mailed at jakerindanetscapednet



Jennifer Hardin who served in Niger
from
96 to 98 and worked in AFSI/ Agriculture
can be e-mailed at bscinc19aallydiosdcom



Elise Leroux who served in Niger
from
96 to 98 and worked in Natural Resource Management
can be e-mailed at eclerouxayahoodcom



Holly Chaney who served in Niger
from
96 to 98 and worked in Health & Nutrition
can be e-mailed at hollychaneyayahoodcom



Jennifer Hardin who served in Niger
from
96 to 98 and worked in AFSI
can be e-mailed at jennydhayahoodcom



Lindsay Marie Rust who served in Niger
from
96 to 98 and worked in AFSI
can be e-mailed at linzmarie11ayahoodcom



Allen Gosser who served in Niger
from
97 to 99 and worked in Natural Resources Management
can be e-mailed at allengosserayahoodcom



Karen Smith who served in Niger
from
97 to 99 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at binta_smithayahoodcom



Sarah Bunyan who served in Niger
from
97 to 99 and worked in Agriculture
can be e-mailed at sbunyanayahoodcom



Paula Zoromski who served in Niger and Central African Republic
from
91 to 95 and worked in Math Education
can be e-mailed at pzoromskiayahoodcom



Paula Zoromski who served in Niger and Central African Republic
from
91 to 96 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at pzoromskiayahoodcom



Charles N. Lami who served in Niger and Jamaica
from
92 to 95 and worked in environment
can be e-mailed at cnlamiaaoldcom



Arlene M. Mitchell who served in Niger and Mauritania, Ukria
from
74 to 84 and worked in Health & Nutrition, Staff
can be e-mailed at arlenqaaoldcom



Kerry Johnson who served in Niger Guinea
from
65 to 68 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at kjohnsonasjcoedk12dcadus



madeleine Krebs who served in Niger, West Africa
from
92 to 94 and worked in AFSI
can be e-mailed at mkrebs2aexcitedcom



madeleine Krebs who served in Niger, West Africa
from
92 to 94 and worked in AFSI
can be e-mailed at mkrebs2aexcotedcom

By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, August 18, 2001 - 4:42 pm: Edit Post

Niger


Returned Peace Corps Volunteer JoDe W. Baker can be contacted at czw9acdcdgov
Country of Service: Niger

Training Group Name: Nonformal Education

City (or cities) you served in: Tamaske

Year you began your peace corps service: 1990

Year you completed your peace corps service: 1992

Peace Corps Work Description:

Local Language Adult Literacy Centers for rural women's groups.

By Admin1 (admin) on Friday, August 31, 2001 - 12:11 pm: Edit Post

Niger

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Judy Lochrie can be contacted at jlochrieaseattletimesdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Tillabery, Famale

Arrival Year: 1975

Departure Year: 1977

Work Description: Preventive Medicine

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

Meri Ames, where are you???!!!



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer David E. Joseph can be contacted at dejoseph7ahomedcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Francophone Africa TEFL

Cities you served in: Tessaoua

Arrival Year: 1970

Departure Year: 1972

Work Description: TEFL

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

Anyone from Niger and/or TEFL



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Scott David Webb can be contacted at souley_sdwahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Fall 1997

Cities you served in: Doutouel (AFSI Torodi), Zinder

Arrival Year: 1997

Departure Year: 2001

Work Description: Agriculture, Regional Rep, Guinea Worm Zinder

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, September 04, 2001 - 10:53 am: Edit Post

Niger

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Susan Rich can be contacted at srichahccdctcdedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Education

Cities you served in: Zinder

Arrival Year: 1984

Departure Year: 1986

Work Description: Teacher

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, September 04, 2001 - 7:45 pm: Edit Post

Niger

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Spencer Simon can be contacted at rugr8flayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Environment

Cities you served in: Iferouane

Arrival Year: 1989

Departure Year: 1992

Work Description: wildlife biologist at the Air-Tenere National Nature Reserve

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I just started a job in Washington DC as a biologist for the Fish and Wildlife
Service.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Give me a call (301)347-9386 if you're in the DC area.

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 6:34 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gary Geoghegan can be contacted at ggeogheganaconeddevdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Summer-Rural Development

Cities you served in: Zinder

Arrival Year: 1981

Departure Year: 1983

Work Description: Electro-mechanic in a chicken food factory

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Most interesting years of my life. The U.S. government made a wise
investment in this program.



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jeffrey L. Carter can be contacted at carterlundbergahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Winter 1986

Cities you served in: Garbey

Arrival Year: 1987

Departure Year: 1989

Work Description: Community Developer

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Travelled the world, worked in environmental regulation,
environmental education, salmon conservation.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Great learning experience. I felt like I learned more about myself and
the world in those two years than I have in the years since.

By Admin1 (admin) on Sunday, October 07, 2001 - 7:17 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Michael R. Crivello can be contacted at CRIVELLOaaoldcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: 1971 Water Wells Construction

Cities you served in: BirniN'Konni, Tahoua

Arrival Year: 1971

Departure Year: 1973

Work Description: Water Wells Construction

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

Other welldiggers 1971-1973, especially Mike Russo, John Ericson




By Admin1 (admin) on Friday, November 09, 2001 - 11:16 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ralph Nordgren can be contacted at noah2001aearthlinkdnet

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Zinder

Arrival Year: 1977

Departure Year: 1978

Work Description: Basketball coach

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work
Description:

Togo
1976-1977
Animal Traction

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

Don Birdsall
served in Zinder,Niger from about 1975-78

By Admin1 (admin) on Friday, November 09, 2001 - 12:27 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Penny Jessop can be contacted at pjessopatulanededu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Health and Nutrition - Niger 8

Cities you served in: Tillaberi and Niamey

Arrival Year: 1970

Departure Year: 1973

Work Description: Health and nutrition

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, December 03, 2001 - 11:30 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Kellie "Karima" Graves can be contacted at Kellie768acsdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: ??

Cities you served in: Guidan Sori

Arrival Year: 1990

Departure Year: 1991

Work Description: Community Health

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Caseworker for the State of Texas several years and currently training
for same agency.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Do not regret a single second.

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, January 03, 2002 - 5:41 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Rodney can be contacted at Nomadaufldedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Environmental Protection

Cities you served in: Ayorou, Sanguile, Tiodawa, Dosso, Loga

Arrival Year: 1990

Departure Year: 1993

Work Description: Protect Giraffes, install wells, plant trees

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year,
Work Description:

Korup Park, Cameroon, 1998-2000, research rainforests in SW
Cameroon.

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

MA in Anthropology, then ABD Anthropology, Disaster Relief and
Resettlement, University of Florida.
Climbed Mt. Cameroon, what a pain.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

I'd do it over again in a minute.

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

Kaidiya

Any message for returned volunteers?:

get in touch...

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, January 03, 2002 - 9:18 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gabriella Maertens can be contacted at gmaertensaearthlinkdnet

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Niger III

Cities you served in: Zinder

Arrival Year: 1964

Departure Year: 1966

Work Description: teacher

By Admin1 (admin) on Friday, January 04, 2002 - 3:19 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Debbie Lowe can be contacted at djlowe44ahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Summer 79 stage

Cities you served in: Aguie, Niger

Arrival Year: 1979

Departure Year: 1981

Work Description: nutrition volunteer at PMI

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Ran a methodist hospital in rural Zaire (Democratic Republic of
Congo)1984-1987, have worked at a hospital in Cambridge since
1989; live in Boston which is a good place for RPCV's

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Just recently, I've been thinking "I can't believe they inflicted me on
poor Niger! I was very ignorant about everything; I certainly grew up
a lot there.

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

Gary Gervais

By Admin1 (admin) on Friday, January 04, 2002 - 10:01 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jim Hempe can be contacted at jhempeahomedcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Parc W

Arrival Year: 1973

Departure Year: 1975

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Graduate school, postdoc, faculty member of pediatrics department
doing research on diabetes; Married, 2 kids;

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Still the best two years I have spent of my life

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

Merrie Ames, Jeff Cooper, lots of people

Any message for returned volunteers?:

If you're ready for it you won't regret it

By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, January 05, 2002 - 4:29 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ruth Sitton DeMaio can be contacted at Ruthacmugdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: 1970

Cities you served in: Birni N'Konni

Arrival Year: 1970

Departure Year: 1973

Work Description: mother and child health education

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

In 1974 received MPH from Tulane. Living as guest in monastery in
Memphis TN when met my future husband. Married, had 3 children, lived
8 years in his native NYC. Worked as health educator in huge public
hospital for 2 years before moving to my native Oregon. Lived near my
parents, reared kids,worked as consultant to family childcare providers
then intercultural programs coordinator with TOEFL program at
university. Now in nursing school to become midwife.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

PC was formative and broadening, hope I helped Africans as they helped
me. After 20 years, have been in touch with one scrawny dusty village
child who went on to university and is now an international journalist!

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

Dale Weimer

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Keep the faith!

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, January 07, 2002 - 1:26 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ralph Maffucci can be contacted at double-r2ajunodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Niger 5

Cities you served in: N'Dounga and Niamey, Niger

Arrival Year: 1966

Departure Year: 1967

Work Description: Rural construction (ecole practique, well digging

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

When I returned to the US in '67, during the height of the Viet Nam war
build-up, I immediately re-enrlolled in college. During that time I got
married and have two chidren. They are now grown up and have children
of their own...I have a total of seven grandchildren. After graduating I
passed the licensing exam and have practiced architecture since 1975.
Most recently my career pursuits have lead me to an alternate career in
telecommunications. I've worked for: MCI designing and building
microwave facilities in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois; for AT&T designing and
erecting wireless base stations in both the Chicago Loop and downtown
Taipei, Taiwan. After returning again to the States I was hired by Sprint
PCS to manage wireless tower construction in northern Illinois,
north-western Pennsylvania and north-eastern Ohio. I now have an
opportunity to do the same type of work for a communications company
in Nigeria. This assignment is still pending but I am truly excited about
returning to beloved Africa to a location that is within a hundred miles of
my Peace Corps location over thirty-five years ago.

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, January 07, 2002 - 10:54 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Judith Collins can be contacted at jcollinsafhidorg

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: TEFL

Cities you served in: Dosso, Niamey

Arrival Year: 1968

Departure Year: 1970

Work Description: taught TEFL in secondary school and govt technical institute

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

graduate school, 4 years with PC Washington, 14 years with CARE in
Africa, 2 in Asia, 3 in LA. 5 years with Family Health International in NC

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

A defining experience. The closest most people will ever come to a true
cultural exchange.

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 1:42 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer peter cashel-cordo can be contacted at cashelausidedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Rural Development

Cities you served in: Madarounfa

Arrival Year: 1978

Departure Year: 1981

Work Description: fisheries & agriculture

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 1:43 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer mary jo cashel-cordo can be contacted at cashelcordoacsdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: TEFL

Cities you served in: Say and Madarounfa

Arrival Year: 1979

Departure Year: 1981

Work Description: English as a Foreign Language Teacher

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 1:46 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Amy Hess can be contacted at AmydHessachidddbdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Health Education

Cities you served in: Maradi

Arrival Year: 1993

Departure Year: 1995

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

work in advertising

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

with fondness
great learning experience

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

Katherine Holmsen
PCV NIger, NUT 1992-94

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 11:38 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Wilbur Bowers can be contacted at wbowersamotherdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Kolo

Arrival Year: 1966

Departure Year: 1968

Work Description: ag teacher

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 9:16 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ann Hershey Byerly can be contacted at abyerlalsuhscdedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Public Health

Cities you served in: Brini N'Konni

Arrival Year: 1973

Departure Year: 1976

Work Description: Managed a Well-Baby clinic

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work
Description:

Sudan-worked with HIID on public health in the community of Abyei,
1978-1980, Morocco visiting mostly for the past 10 years.

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I returned to school several times; to become a registered nurse (BSN,
Cornell University-1978, a masters in publich health from Tulane
University, 1983, University of South Alabama, certified gerontological
nurse practitioner--currently teach nursing at Louisiana State University
with content in communicable diseases.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

For the past several years, I have been active in the Louisiana Peace
Corps Association. Which means I look back all the time.

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 9:24 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Leland Morgan can be contacted at lkmorganaixdnetcomdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: TEFL

Cities you served in: Agadez

Arrival Year: 1974

Departure Year: 1977

Work Description: Teaching English

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Have lived in NYC for 22 years with Barbara, also a RPCV from Agadez, and
currently work on an independently produced radio show on language and
literature.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Not a day goes by without tapping into our experience as volunteers.

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 10:41 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Paul Bugg can be contacted at pbuggausadnet

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Magaria

Arrival Year: 1966

Departure Year: 1968

Work Description: TEFL

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 11:57 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Lenore Teevan can be contacted at LTeevanaodudedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: 1985

Cities you served in: Maine-Soroa

Arrival Year: 1985

Departure Year: 1987

Work Description: English Teacher

By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, February 02, 2002 - 1:34 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer David Bellama can be contacted at nmdbaerolsdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Dogondoutchi, Baleyara, Niamey

Arrival Year: 1966

Departure Year: 1969

Work Description: TEFL teacher, Well Digger

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work
Description:

PC Virgin Islands Training Center, Trainer, 1971-73
Cameroon, staff (APCD, CD) 1978-84
Guinea-Bissau/Cape Verde, staff (CD) 1989-91
Zimbabwe, staff (CD), 1991-1996
Washington (HQ), 1996-97

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Currently Training Officer at Corporation for National and Community
Service, Washington, DC

By Admin1 (admin) on Sunday, February 03, 2002 - 12:32 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Shawn E. Bensey can be contacted at sbenseyayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Timborane Soli

Arrival Year: 1993

Departure Year: 1996

Work Description: AFSI --food production

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Currently teaching at Morrison
Christian Academy, Taichung, TAIWAN

By Admin1 (admin) on Sunday, February 03, 2002 - 12:36 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Lisa Breed can be contacted at zaranhaaoldcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Community Health and Nutrition

Cities you served in: Kiria, Zinder

Arrival Year: 1996

Departure Year: 1998

Work Description: Rural Health clinic and Guinea Worm

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

2 years working with a Boston based NGO, World Education as the Proram
officer for Mali and benin. Currently working with Global 2000 of the Carter
Center for Guinea Worm Eradication program in Ghana.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Loved them!

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, February 05, 2002 - 12:30 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer John Baird can be contacted at JBairdRPTacsdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Mar-Jun 1968

Cities you served in: CFJA/Maradou (Maradi)

Arrival Year: 1968

Departure Year: 1971

Work Description: Farm School, Small bore water wells, adult literacy

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

Bill Gailey

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - 3:56 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ashley Spencer can be contacted at a_spencer_99ayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Summer 1997

Cities you served in: Bellande'

Arrival Year: 1997

Departure Year: 1999

Work Description: Health/Nutrition

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I obtained my masters in speech-language pathology and currently work
with children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, February 13, 2002 - 5:40 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Sylva Etian can be contacted at Setianaaoldcom

Country of Service: Cote d'Ivoire, Niger, Armenia

Cities you served in: Dabou + Bouake, RCI; Niamey, Niger; Yerevan, Armenia

Arrival Year: 1973-75; 1980-82; 1995-2000

Work Description: TEFL; Educ. TV; Director/Armenia

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Currently Health Officer at USAID; will be posted in Moscow summer of
2003

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Joining PC was the best decision I ever made in my life!

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

PCVs from my Cote d'Ivoire days: 1973-75 and 1980-81; PCVs from Groups
2-6 who were in Armenia!

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Embark upon your post PC life with the same enthusiasm and spirit of
adventure that you had when you joined Peace Corps! Lots to be done at
home!

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, February 28, 2002 - 8:15 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Diane Hedgecock can be contacted at diane_hedgecockajsidcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Filingue, Niamey

Arrival Year: 1969

Departure Year: 1974

Work Description: public health

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year,
Work Description:

Worked as training staff in Niger, and was first health specialist for
Peace Corps headquarters (OPTC) in 1978

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 1:00 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Robert H. Brandstetter can be contacted at RHBrandaaoldcom

Country of Service: Gabon, Niger

Training Group: Gabon

Cities you served in: Libreville, Niamey

Arrival Year: 1962

Departure Year: 1965

Work Description: School construction/community development

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work
Description:

I've worked in several training programs over the years. In Quebec,
S.Carolina, Jamaica & Niger.

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I have been a freelance international consultant working in agriculture,
natural resources management, democratic initiatives, elections, and
project evaluations.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

A good organization.

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 6:21 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Barbara Lamos can be contacted at slammo9ahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Bakin Birgi

Arrival Year: 1990

Departure Year: 1992

Work Description: Nutritionist

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 9:30 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Perin Bullers can be contacted at pbullersahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger, West Africa

Cities you served in: Boumba

Arrival Year: 1992

Departure Year: 1995

Work Description: Natural Resources Volunteer

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, April 01, 2002 - 5:08 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Amy Hess can be contacted at aminata9395ayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Health

Cities you served in: Maradi

Arrival Year: 1993

Departure Year: 1995

Work Description: Health

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Live in Chicago. Work in Advertising.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

No regrets.

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 10:32 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ellen Shaw can be contacted at shawemastatedgov

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: October 1993

Cities you served in: Kirtachi

Arrival Year: 1993

Departure Year: 1996

Work Description: AFSI volunteer

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 7:56 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer J. R. Bullington can be contacted at jbullingtonanedpeacecorpsdgov

Country of Service: Niger

Arrival Year: 2000

Departure Year: 2005

Work Description: Country Director

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I planned to enter PC on graduation from college in 1962, but to my
surprise passed the Foreign Service Exam. I spent a full career in the
Foreign Service, including a tour as US Ambassador to Burundi. On retiring
from the Foreign Service, I worked at a university, but eventually found it
boring and decided to return to my PC dream (though as staff, not as a
Volunteer, since I have family responsibilities including a son to put
through college). I was hired as Niger Country Director in July 2000, and
am enjoying the experience immensely.

By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 2:01 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer barbara bower green can be contacted at RPCVRNaaoldcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: came alone

Cities you served in: Niamey

Arrival Year: 1978

Departure Year: 1980

Work Description: Nursing instructor; National School of Public Health

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work
Description:

none; trained at Tulane University

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

obtained BSN; worked inside and outside of hospitals in PA; currently
working in a public school district

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

most important accomplishment of my life yet

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

Terry Sporing, David Borge, Christie Collins to name a few

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 7:08 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer John Pitts can be contacted at jpittsarandomhousedcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Mayahi

Arrival Year: 1980

Departure Year: 1982

Work Description: English Professor

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Have lived in NYC for 15 years. Am now a VP, Marketing Director at
Random House. I have a 13-year old son who lives with his mother.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Still feel that those were very formative years for me.

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, June 04, 2002 - 11:29 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Angie Mason can be contacted at Masonangieayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: June-Sept. 1989, Hamdalaye

Cities you served in: Torodi, Dosso

Arrival Year: 1989

Departure Year: 1991

Work Description: Nutritionist, Child Survival Program Officer Africare

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I am an MPH, LCSW practicing in schools with kids and families. I have a
part time forensic social work practice. After living 10 years in New
Orleans, I have moved back to L.A. (Koreatown). I spend most of my
time cooking, playing tennis, riding my bike and traveling. I am still
trying to save the world.

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, June 24, 2002 - 12:46 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ellen Varmus Bloch can be contacted at EllendBlochakpdorg

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Niger 4?

Cities you served in: Goudoumaria

Arrival Year: 1966

Departure Year: 1968

Work Description: public health

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work
Description:

Virgin Islands Training 1969

By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, July 13, 2002 - 10:59 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Paul M. Lubeck can be contacted at lubeckacatsducscdedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Niger IV

Cities you served in: Tsoulou, Gidan Ider

Arrival Year: 1965

Departure Year: 1967

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

MA. Ph.D. Northwestern University
Professor of Sociology, University of California, Santa Cruz
Director, Global Information Internship Program, UC Santa Cruz

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 4:46 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer John Pitts can be contacted at jpittsarandomhousedcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Mayahi

Arrival Year: 1980

Departure Year: 1981

Work Description: English Professor

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I live in Manhattan and work for the book publisher Random House. I'm single and
have a 13-year-old son.

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

Any Niger RPCVs from my time.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Contact me at jpitts@randomhouse.com, but not with book projects...

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 10:30 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Stuart "Sandy" Leeder can be contacted at SandyaLeederdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Niger 6

Cities you served in: Dogon Doutchi

Arrival Year: 1967

Departure Year: 1969

Work Description: Peanut Cooperatives

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Married Diane Caplin, 4 children, Asher, Shira,Akiva and Shoshana. Live in Palo Alto California.

Partner/Sr VP Secretary of Legacy Partners Real Estate.

Took part in the 1983 rescue of the Beta Israel from the Sudan to Israel.

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 10:16 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Sean Howard can be contacted at seanhow2ayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Madarounfa

Arrival Year: 1997

Departure Year: 1999

Work Description: forestry

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 10:16 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer R. Danielle Guilliams Chekaraou can be contacted at dchekaraouamsndcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Nutrition

Cities you served in: Kournikoutchika, Matameye, Zinder

Arrival Year: 1996

Departure Year: 1999

Work Description: Nutrition volunteer / PC Regional Representative (PCVL)

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Since my PC departure in 1999 I have lived in Atlanta, GA. I have been working at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Poxvirus Laboratory doing epidemiological research on smallpox and monkeypox in the DRC. I am also finishing up my Masters Degree in Public Health at Emory University. I married Djbirl Chekaraou, director of Radio Anfani, Zinder and we have 2 year old twins; my son, Keagan and my daughter, Kaijah

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
I can't think about my life without remembering the old PC commercial that said "Peace Corps...you'll come home with more than just your luggage." I came home with a husband and twins!

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Michelle Tatum

Any message for returned volunteers?:
Look us up when you get back...I make a killer kosai and panke!

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 9:58 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer R.J. Benn can be contacted at masabarjayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Well COnstruction/ TEFL

Cities you served in: Ouallam, Dosso, Gaya, Niamey

Arrival Year: 1971

Departure Year: 1975

Work Description: Well Construction and TEFL

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 6:45 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Adrian Paul can be contacted at atheopahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: education

Cities you served in: Agadez, Niamey

Arrival Year: 90

Departure Year: 92

Work Description: Math teacher

By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 2:57 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Roy Jemison can be contacted at rljemisonaaoldcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Forestry

Cities you served in: Dogondoutchi

Arrival Year: 1974

Departure Year: 1976

Work Description: Forester

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:
Gao tree project. Sahel Vert program.

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
MS & PhD in Watershed Management at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Currently, Research Hydrologist with the USDA Forest Service in Albuquerque, NM.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
Toughiest job I ever loved.

Any message for returned volunteers?:
share your PC expereinces with as many people as will listen.

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 1:35 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer John Paul Dermody can be contacted at dermodyacoxdnet

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Kolo, Niamey, Tillaberi

Arrival Year: 1966

Departure Year: 1968

Work Description: English teaching

By Admin1 (admin) on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 1:49 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Robin Dryfoos Diallo can be contacted at dialloraaoldcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Matameye, Tahoua

Arrival Year: 1984

Departure Year: 1988

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Now with State Department.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Leslie Ross Bezzaz!!

By Admin1 (admin) on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 2:04 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jim Boshoven can be contacted at aspenvistaanetzerodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: AFSI

Cities you served in: Barkewa

Arrival Year: 1987

Departure Year: 1988

Work Description: AFSI

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Eighth grade Social Studies teacher

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Eric Lindgurg, Anna Aguilar

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 1:15 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer lawali G. can be contacted at galadimalayahoodfr

Country of Service: niger

Training Group: AV

Cities you served in: ouallam

Arrival Year: 1999

Departure Year: 2001

Work Description: agriculture

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 2:42 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer kay christiansen ingalls can be contacted at kingalls2ajunodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Health Education

Cities you served in: N'Dounga, Niamey

Arrival Year: 1976

Departure Year: 1978

Work Description: Health Educator

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Any and all of my PC friends in Niger 1976-1978. Where are all of you?

By NathanMoussaGreen on Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 11:18 pm: Edit Post

Looking for other members of that tough crew from hamdalai that survived the mutiny.

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, January 27, 2003 - 9:34 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Nathan Green can be contacted at nathanavashonalpacasdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Hamdalay

Cities you served in: Diankondi, Torodi,Niamey

Arrival Year: 1990

Departure Year: 1991

Work Description: AFSI Community Development Ext. Agent

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:
Soil conservation, year-round gardening, alphabetization, tube wells and driving, driving, driving

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Went and had a family then moved to a farm and started growing alpacas

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
There was so much work to do, so much work left undone. I dream of going back and finishing some of it.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Yes, Kelly, Danny, Catherine, Jai,etc.All the AFSI Torodi chums.

Any message for returned volunteers?:
Use the hotsheet. Go do stuff quick while you can!

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, February 17, 2003 - 12:23 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Drew Lesperance can be contacted at drewlesperanceaearthlinkdnet

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Math Science Education

Cities you served in: Tahoua

Arrival Year: 1985

Departure Year: 1987

Work Description: Physics/Chemistry Teacher

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, 1993
Currently: Senior Scientist, MetroLaser, Irvine, California

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

By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 6:01 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Amy Amabile can be contacted at ahaazianetdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: TEFL

Cities you served in: Agadez

Arrival Year: 1986

Departure Year: 1988

Work Description: TEFL Teacher at CEG Agadez

By Admin1 (admin) on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 12:22 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Cathy Campbell Wright can be contacted at catcwrightaaoldcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: TEFL (Hamdallaye)

Cities you served in: Filingue

Arrival Year: 1988

Departure Year: 1990

Work Description: CEG English teacher

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 10:57 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Leah LaCivita can be contacted at llacivitaahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: women in development

Cities you served in: Boula Gandatchi

Arrival Year: 1994

Departure Year: 1996

Work Description: working with village women on variety of subjects

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Currently employed with Hostelling International-USA as the Pacific Northwest Regional Manager. Live in Seattle, WA with partner, Matt. Happy to see other Niger RPCV's on occasion

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Despite serving in a country that appeared technologically isolated, I found I was more in tune with world events that back in the US. For all our technological advances and resources we are one of the most isolated and insular countries in the world. I find it the most singularly disheartening aspect of being an American

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

The welcome mat is open to one and all who do not have dog allergies- since we have a sloppy, overly freindly Golden Retreiver

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Keep in touch with other COS'rs. It helps to have someone to talk to when things get confusing

By Admin1 (admin) on Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 11:53 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Kateri Clement can be contacted at katclementayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Education

Cities you served in: Bouza, Niamey

Arrival Year: 1988

Departure Year: 1991

Work Description: Teacher

By Admin1 (admin) on Friday, April 11, 2003 - 3:36 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Lee Pool can be contacted at leepooltdhhahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: AFSI

Cities you served in: Dioubourga, Gotheye

Arrival Year: 1995

Departure Year: 1997

Work Description: Agriculture

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 6:40 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Robert Clarke Blair can be contacted at clarkeblairahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: April '79

Cities you served in: Niamey, Zinder

Arrival Year: 1979

Departure Year: 1980

Work Description: Rural Engineering

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Went back to school for a Masters, lasted almost two years, then got offered a job in the construction business. Over the last 20 years have been in the right place at the right time, am now a self employed software implementation and training consultant specializing in Primavera software suite. Married, no children, living in southern California.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

While I was there it was hell; looking back on it now it doesn't seem that bad.

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

My fraternity brothers and sisters in Zinder: Tom DOneker, Clem Heary, Earl Bricker, Carol Pint, Mary Pat Champeau, Keith Collier

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 10:24 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth Carr can be contacted at ecarramonmouthdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Dosso

Arrival Year: 1993

Departure Year: 1995

Work Description: Teacher

By beth ritterpusch on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 9:19 am: Edit Post

note change of email address;

britterpusch@ro.peacecorps.gov

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 3:24 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Charles and Debora Gilbertson can be contacted at cdgilbertsonacanyoncountrydnet

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Maradi Guest House

Arrival Year: 1992

Departure Year: 2002

Work Description: Maradi Guest House

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

Peace Corps Cameroun 1980 -1985

By Admin1 (admin) on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 8:11 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Rod Stubina can be contacted at nomadaaustraliadedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Hamdallye

Cities you served in: Ayorou, Tiodawa, Loga, Dosso

Arrival Year: 1990

Departure Year: 1993

Work Description:

Wildlife protection, Forestry

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

Cameroon 1998-2000

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 2:14 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Richard J Boudreau can be contacted at rjboudreauapeoplepcdcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: 1970

Cities you served in: Zinder

Arrival Year: 1970

Departure Year: TOEFL teacher

Work Description:

I taught English as a foreign language to secondary school students at the CEG, Zinder, Niger

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

Training in La Pocatiere, Summer 1970; Teacher Training, Zinder, 1970

By Admin1 (admin) on Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 1:02 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Clement Hearey can be contacted at cheareyahospicewrdorg

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Youth Development

Cities you served in: Zinder

Arrival Year: 1979

Departure Year: 1981

Work Description:

Youth Development

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

N/A

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Too much has happened to recount here.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Absolutely wonderful experience.

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

Tom Doneker (79-81)

By Admin1 (admin) on Monday, July 28, 2003 - 11:00 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Tracy Ann Morgan can be contacted at tracyannmorganahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Doungou, Maradi

Arrival Year: 1990

Departure Year: 1992

Work Description:

family planning, maternal and child health, nutrition

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Master's degree in Public Health from Emory, 10 months in Russia learning Russian, three years running a PHC project in southern Armenia, now on the islands of Borne and Ternate in Indonesia

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

Yes, I would like to find Lisa Ojanen (Smith), Rod Stubina and Buffa French

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 1:10 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Bill Leever can be contacted at imdbleeverasbcglobaldnet

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Fall 1990

Cities you served in: Talkadabey

Arrival Year: 1990

Departure Year: 1993

Work Description:

African Food Systems Initiative

By Admin1 (admin) on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 1:16 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Marcy Kelley can be contacted at kelleybell21acomcastdnet

Country of Service: Dominican Republic

Training Group: 1976

Cities you served in: San Francisco de Marcoris, Jarabacoa

Arrival Year: 1976

Departure Year: 1979

Work Description:

women's credit

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

Ecuador (as CD), Togo (husband was CD), Niger (technical trainer)

By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 9:41 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Eileen Cozzaglio can be contacted at CozzaViolinaaoldcom

Leave a message here if there was an incorrect or duplicate e-mail address for you in the "Directory of Volunteers":

I work with the NGO, Project Troubador. I am currently working on organizing a project in Niger and am interested in learning all I can about Niger and Nigeriens. More information can be found at projecttroubador.org

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-6-153.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.6.153) on Sunday, November 02, 2003 - 6:58 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gabriel F. Tucker can be contacted at gabeannrgdorg

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Forestry

Cities you served in: Bouza, Karaye, Yegelalan, Niamey

Arrival Year: 1976

Departure Year: 1979

Work Description:

windbreak establishment
sand dune fixation
wind erosion research

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-6-153.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.6.153) on Sunday, November 02, 2003 - 6:58 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Meredith Dalebout can be contacted at meridaleaearthlinkdnett

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Agriculture

Cities you served in: Tahoua

Arrival Year: 1983

Departure Year: 1985

Work Description:

Librarian/agriculture

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-177-60.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.177.60) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 2:42 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Rebecca Irmen-Bowlen can be contacted at mai-gidaaworldnetdattdnet

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Summer 1986

Cities you served in: Maradi

Arrival Year: 1986

Departure Year: 1988

Work Description:

Education--TEFL at Lycee Nationale

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

N/A

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I live in Ketchikan, Alaska and teach English at Ketchikan High School.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Peace Corps was one of the best things I've done. There are about 12 RPCVs living in our small town and we conduct National Peace Corps Day festivities at the high school each year.

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

Deb Johnson, Peg McLaughlin, Alic Bermeister, Anne Merriman

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Always take your Peace Corps experience to your community.

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-251-180.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.251.180) on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 11:54 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Laurie Cook Heffron can be contacted at lcookheffronahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Maternal health/nutrition

Cities you served in: Dan Tchiao

Arrival Year: 1996

Departure Year: 1998

Work Description:

Worked as a maternal health and nutrition volunteer with women of childbearing age and mothers; assisted with pre-natal and nutrition consultations and vaccination campaigns; facilitated and sought funding for regional training of traditional birth attendants; facilitated and sought funding for local school garden project

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-232-99.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.232.99) on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 10:55 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Thomas Marc Litton can be contacted at tmlittonaCompuservedcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: TEFL

Cities you served in: Dogondouchi

Arrival Year: 1978

Departure Year: 1980

Work Description:

I taught English in CEG I in Dogondouchi, Niger.

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I am now a lawyer in San Francisco, Ca

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Peace Corps was the most challenging and the most rewarding experience in my life at the time. Looking back, I still have many memories that make me smile. I believe it was a life changing experience for the better.

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

Yes, RPCVs from Dogondouchi, like Shannon Green.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Give me a call or send me an e-mail:
homas Marc Litton, Esq.
Litton & Geonetta, LLP
120 Montgomery Street, Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 421-4770
Facsimile: (415) 421-4784

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-141-157-42-145.balt.east.verizon.net - 141.157.42.145) on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 12:16 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Melissa Perera can be contacted at perera_mellyayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: NRM

Cities you served in: Gaya, Iferouane

Arrival Year: 1997

Departure Year: 2001

Work Description:

natrual resource management, women's microcredit

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

married with one child, working as an ecologist for an environmental consulting firm

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-45-137.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.45.137) on Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 11:59 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer John F. Lemon can be contacted at johnlemon_672ayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: TEFL

Cities you served in: Gaya, Tahoua

Arrival Year: 1978

Departure Year: 1980

Work Description:

In Gaya I taught English at Gaya CEG. In Tahoua I worked at UNCC teaching the farmers how to break oxen to pull plows. Then I did a gardening project

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I taught school in various locations. Did 21 years in the Air Force Reserve in Air Transportation. Married have one son. Currently in Saudi Arabia teaching school 9-12.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Toughest job I ever loved. Serioulsy I have many fond memories of my friends both in the Peace Corps and Nigeriens.

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

Tom(Monty)Fusco. He had to leave to go to Washington for some medical treatment. When He got back I had already left to come home.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Many of the things I learned in the Peace Corps helped me in all the other jobs I've had.

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-188-54.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.188.54) on Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 7:39 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gloria L. Peterson can be contacted at amsa69ayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: TEFL

Cities you served in: Say

Arrival Year: 1974

Departure Year: 1976

Work Description:

First English teacher at CEG Say; also taught health education

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

APCD Education and Health in Rwanda, Guinea and Kenya 1992-1997

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Graduate school then 14 years working in Africa with the UN and Peace Corps. Currently working with Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

I wish I could regain the leisurely pace of life on the Niger.

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

Anne who was a nurse in Niamey

By Admin1 (admin) (151.196.44.226) on Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 5:05 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer john z. poimboeuf can be contacted at zackpoimboeufayahoodcom

Country of Service: niger

Cities you served in: maradi

Arrival Year: 2002

Departure Year: 2004

Work Description:

community health agent

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-44-226.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.44.226) on Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 11:09 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Joel Neuberg can be contacted at jneubergasantarosadedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Niger VII

Cities you served in: Guecheme & Lido

Arrival Year: 1967

Departure Year: 1969

Work Description:

U.N.C.C. Managed agricultural cooperatives.

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-115-42.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.115.42) on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 12:27 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Tracy P. Leary can be contacted at tracyplearyayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Cities you served in: Gamji

Arrival Year: 1991

Departure Year: 1993

Work Description:

Nonformal Eductaor: Launched women controlled micro enterprise, constructed women's center where we held classes and trained them in the manufacturing of goods for sale at market. Also developed womens garden, an elevage project with the village school and tube well project with the men. I managed community development projects in six neighboring villages.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Inspirational, fun and affirming.

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

Buffa French

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-141-157-22-73.balt.east.verizon.net - 141.157.22.73) on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 5:23 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ruth Hirsch can be contacted at rhirschanetvisiondnetdil

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: 8/76

Cities you served in: Loga, Birni N gaouri

Arrival Year: 1976

Departure Year: 1978

Work Description:

Set up and directed MCH clinics

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-141-157-22-73.balt.east.verizon.net - 141.157.22.73) on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 5:23 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Karen Hughes can be contacted at khughesacodravallidmtdus

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Fall 92

Cities you served in: Garin Maje, In Kourego, Torodi

Arrival Year: 1992

Departure Year: 1996

Work Description:

Environment and Agriculture

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Attended University of Oregon and received a Masters degree in Community and Regional Planning.

Moved to western Montana.

Got married in 2000 (maiden name is McElroy).

Currently work for Ravalli County as a land use planner.

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-141-157-22-73.balt.east.verizon.net - 141.157.22.73) on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 5:23 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Carol Grimes can be contacted at cjgrimes77ayahoodcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: 2002

Cities you served in: Konni

Arrival Year: 2002

Departure Year: 2004

Work Description:

Community Health Volunteer

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

Trying to connect with Niger RPCVs living in L.A.

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-239-147.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.239.147) on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 1:08 am: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Naasko can be contacted at slnaumichdedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Fall 1993

Cities you served in: Gaya, Maradi

Arrival Year: 1993

Departure Year: 1997

Work Description:

Women's Community Development, Environment, Volunteer Leader

By Admin1 (admin) (151.196.185.151) on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 5:18 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jeffrey L. Carter can be contacted at jcarter4audwashingtondedu

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: I don't know what this means

Cities you served in: Ouallum

Arrival Year: 1987

Departure Year: 1989

Work Description:

worked on AFSI (African Food Systems Initiative) to provide assistance in food production, forestry, animal husbandry and other efforts.

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

none

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Much international travel; work for county governments in 3 different states on environmental issues; graduate school (MS Community development)

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-141-157-9-111.balt.east.verizon.net - 141.157.9.111) on Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 6:04 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Edwina White can be contacted at Edwinanwhiteaaoldcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Univ of Cal at San Diego 1966

Cities you served in: Magaria, Niger

Arrival Year: 1967

Departure Year: 1968

Work Description:

Public health education, hygiene and nutrition with village women

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Traveled many years, worked in Africa for Care, then returned to US to obtain a Master's degree and be closer to friends and family. Currently living and working in Pennsylvania,in a suburb of Philadelphia.

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-36-89.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.36.89) on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 3:26 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Meredith Dalebout can be contacted at mmdaleagbronlinedcom

Country of Service: Niger

Training Group: Agriculture

Cities you served in: Tahoua

Arrival Year: 1983

Departure Year: 1985

Work Description:

Ag project librarian

By Admin1 (admin) (ppp-70-249-83-39.dsl.okcyok.swbell.net - 70.249.83.39) on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 2:58 pm: Edit Post

Peace Corps Niger

 Peace Corps Niger

By Admin1 (admin) (ppp-70-249-83-39.dsl.okcyok.swbell.net - 70.249.83.39) on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 2:58 pm: Edit Post

Subscribe to Peace Corps News Date: March 3 2007 No: 1071 Subscribe to Peace Corps News
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Monthly readership on "Peace Corps Online" has increased in the past twelve months to 350,000 visitors - over eleven thousand every day - a 100% increase since this time last year. Thanks again, RPCVs and Friends of the Peace Corps, for making PCOL your source of information for the Peace Corps community. And thanks for supporting the Peace Corps Library and History of the Peace Corps. Stay tuned, the best is yet to come.

History of the Peace Corps Date: May 13 2006 No: 893 History of the Peace Corps
PCOL is proud to announce that Phase One of the "History of the Peace Corps" is now available online. This installment includes over 5,000 pages of primary source documents from the archives of the Peace Corps including every issue of "Peace Corps News," "Peace Corps Times," "Peace Corps Volunteer," "Action Update," and every annual report of the Peace Corps to Congress since 1961. "Ask Not" is an ongoing project. Read how you can help.

By Ken Yeager (155-157-90-80.pool1.bn-online.net - 80.90.157.155) on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 1:46 pm: Edit Post

Seeking to contact Barbara Hahn (1981-82) and Jonathan Faust, same years.

Contact Ken Yeager

By America's Unofficial Ambassadors (65.199.27.1) on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 - 4:03 pm: Edit Post

Any RPCVs interested in a short-term volunteer opportunity in Jordan? The America's Unofficial Ambassadors (AUA) program at Creative Learning is dedicated to expanding and supporting private American citizens' service in the Muslim World. From January 6-15 2012, AUA will lead a group of volunteers to Jordan to support local community development initiatives, learn about Jordanian culture, and meet face-to-face with Jordanian families and university students. Volunteers will spend 4 days working with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for poor families in the north of the country. They will also engage in discussion with civil society groups in Amman and Irbid to learn more about Jordanian culture, share insight into American culture, and discuss challenges common to both societies. The Building Peace by Building Homes trip to Jordan will end with visits to Petra (one of the modern 7 Wonders of the World) and the Dead Sea.

The trip is the first in a series of three Building Peace by Building Homes trips that CL will lead in 2012 [Additional trips to Tajikistan (May) and Indonesia (July) are still being planned]. For more information visit: http://unofficialambassadors.com/get-involved/buil ding-peace-by-building-homes/, or contact AUA trip leader, Andrew Stinson, at AndrewS@creativelearning.org.


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