Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the Community

The Eugene-Springfield community has an abundance of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), perhaps one of the highest per capita in the nation. You may have had the opportunity to meet one or two while participating in a community service project or sitting in class. Below is a list of RPCVs who have chosen to share their story or have a website about their current work. These stories reflect what they did while in the Peace Corps and their life post Peace Corps.

Volunteer Stories

Elizabeth Schoene (2001-2003)
Country: Guyana
Assignment: Education - High School Math and Science Teacher

Jessica Neff (2000-2002)
Country: Nicaragua
Assignment: Agriculture - Agricultural Extension

Sarah J. Klinghammer, Ph.D. (1964-1966)
Country: Turkey
Assignment: English Teacher (TEFL)

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers at the Univeristy of Oregon

Todd Braje

Laura Kincl - Research Associate, Labor Education and Research Center
Country: The Gambia, West Africa (1993-1995)
Assignment: Math and Science Education Teacher

Marc Schlossberg - Associate Professor, Department of Planning, Public Policy, and Management
Country: Fiji (1995-1997)
Assignment: Management and Planning Advisor

Sharon Tang - Department of Psychology
Country: The Gambia, West Africa (1994-1996)
Assignment: Agroforestry Extension Agent

Peter Walker - Associate Professor of Geography and core faculty member in Environmental Studies
Country: Sierra Leone (1986-1988)
Assignment: Agriculture Extension

Kathleen Wiley - Physician, Health Center
Country: Kenya