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Aalvik, Patricia Reynolds Group 9 from 1965 to 1968 in Narganá, San Blas.
Occupation: Letter Carrier (U.S. Postal Service).
Biography: 1968 - 69: Accounting Assistant, Inter-American Development Bank (Washington, D.C.). 1969 - 71: Masters of International Affairs Degree, Columbia University (NYC). 1971-75: Economist, Latin American Desk, Federal Reserve Bank of New York (NYC). 1975: Moved to Oregon. 1978 to present: married to Lloyd Aalvik and have two sons, ages 10 and 8.
Admire, Gary Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in El Tejar & Alanje, Chiriquí
Administrative judge.
Admundson, Jon Group 19 from 1970 to 1971 in Coclé.
Ahern, Patrick W. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: Economist
Biography: Country Representative of Catholic Relief Services in Honduras (1985-1990). Currently working at Peace Corps Washington. Married with three children: Sarah, Brian, Ana Luisa.
Albernaz, Steven J. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971.
Allegre, Robert Group 20 from 1970 to 1971. Address unknown.
Allen, Vernon Group 2 from 1963 to 1964 in Chame, Panamá, and El Volcán, Chiriquí.
Allensworth, Diane Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: Associate Professor of Health Education, Kent State University.
Biography: Taught health education since 1973 at Kent State University. Authorized a number of professional papers, monographs and book promoting health education, and the health of school aged children. Served as Associate Executive Director for Programs at the American School Health Association. Mother of twin daughters age 23.
Allensworth, John Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: President, JADE Expeditions (travel company).
Biography: PhD in geography; Geography faculty at Kent State University for 20 years; quality management consultant with Shoop, Symons and Company 1987 to present. I have been a part-time tour director to various Third World countries for specialized professional groups since 1973 (this has become a full-time business this year with the formation of John Allenworth's Discovery Expeditions). Active member of the Conference of Latin Americanist Geographers and have written numerous articles and paper on Central America and the Caribbean.
Alvarez, Karen Hesley Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Tigantiki, San Blas.
Occupation: Speech therapist.
Alvarez, Robert Group 9 from 1965 to 1968 in Santiago, Veraguas, and Comarca, San Blas.
Occupation: Anthropologist (Arizona State University).
Anderson, John W. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Tambo, Coclé.
Anderson, Nancy P. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: King.
Andresen, Karl H. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. Address unknown.
Andrews, Bea Nyburg Group 13 from 1967 to 1968 in Colón, Colón.
Occupation: Business reporter.
Andrews, Christopher Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Colón, Colón.
Occupation: Teacher
Angle, Karen Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Opera singer.
Biography: We returned to University of Kansas after Panama. Moved to Minneapolis in 1974 then to NJ in 1976 and have been here ever since. We have two children - Roderick, age 20 and Stephanie, age 17.
Angle, Rod Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Electrical engineer.
Biography: We returned to University of Kansas after Panamá. Moved to Minneapolis in 1974 then to NJ in 1976 and have been here ever since. We have two children - Roderick, age 20 and Stephanie, age 17.
Ankerson, Kathy Plain Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Anthony, Bob Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Montijo, Veraguas.
Arango, JohnStaff from 1968 to 1970 in Panama City.
Arango, PollyStaff from 1968 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: Child advocate.
Armstrong, Peter Group 3 from 1963 to 1965.
Ashton, Sharon C. Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Ashton III, John C. Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Occupation: Teacher.
Baird, Gail Walker Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Macaracas, Los Santos.
Occupation: Home Health Nurse.
Biography: Married to Charles Baird, Agricultural Engineer, 1970. Two children - Robert - 18 - University of Texas Freshman, Reese - 14 - High School Freshman.
Baker, Dennis Staff from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: Professor - UCLA School of Medicine
Biography: After leaving Panamá in 1969, spent five years in surgery training. Moved to Los Angeles to join faculty at UCLA. Married in 1975 (Kay) and now have 2 boys Chris (12) and Mark (10).
Bakken, William Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in San Cristóbal, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Bardou, Karen Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: Van der Merwe.
Barker, Robert S. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: Lawyer/Professor
Barr, Karen L. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Calobre, Veraguas. Address unknown.
Barrios, Kathryn D. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971.
Occupation: Chase Manhattan Bank.
Bateen, Andrea Blackmer Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: Accountant
Bates, Dennis Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in David, Chiriquí.
Baum, Rosalyn Kobrin Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Colón, Colón.
Occupation: Social Worker
Baumgardt, Mary Conklin Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Bean, Larry D. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Beardsley, Gerald Group 20 from 1970 to 1971. Address unknown.
Bednarz, Daniel Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Penonomé, Coclé.
Bell, Esteban (Stephen L.) Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in Potuga, Herrera.
Occupation: High School Teacher/Spanish
Biography: Married (Linda), have three children, Steve (20), Sara (18) and Mateo (16). Have been traveling with my students to Panamá, Spain, Honduras, and Mexico.
Bell, William W. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Miramar, Colón.
Bembenek, Sally Wassenberg Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in David, Chiriquí.
Benisch, Anne Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in Lídice, Panamá. See: Horland.
Benisch, William D. (Bill) Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in Lídice, Panamá.
Benson, Barbara P. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Hato Viejo, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Bus Manager - Island Institute, Rockland, Maine/Textile Arts.
Benson, E. E. (Skip) Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Hato Viejo, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Self-employed furniture maker/woodworking
Biography: Owner/Crafts Gallery - The Bensons, Fiber & Wood. Son Joel, born in Puerto Rico in 1966, graduated from U.C., Santa Cruz, in June 1987.
Berson, Virginia S. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Beth, Mary Ellen Read Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Nuevo San Juan, Colón.
Beyer, James Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Limon, Colón.
Occupation: Grant Program Director, Oregon State Scholarship Commission.
Biography: Divorced father of two, daughter 13, son 11. Have been in Oregon for 15 years. Have worked in student financial aid for past 12 years. Worked in public health for 4 years in California with farm workers after getting M.P.H. in Health Education.
Bird, Thomas L. Group 15 from 1968 to 1970.
Birker , Bonnie Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in La Enea de Guararé, Los Santos.
Occupation: Human services consultant.
Biography: Originally from Iowa farm. Worked as extension worker in Iowa 1970 to 1977. Have lived in Washington, DC-area since 1978 doing consultant work in international family planning, appropriate technology, community gardening, and small business development. Currently working in business development program in Baltimore, MD.
Married to Jacques Wilson, another consultant and community builder.
Bishop, Cathy Group 10 from 1966 to 1967 in Las Palmas, Veraguas.
Bishop, Paul E. Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Llano Santo, Coclé.
Black, Sue Group 8 from 1965 to 1967.
Biography: Keith and Sue celebrated their 25th anniversary. Daughter Laura, sophomore at Stanford University, sons, David, 15, and Peter, 11.
Black, Keith Group 8 from 1965 to 1967.
Occupation: Lawyer heading up Pierce County's legal division.
Blackmer, Andrea Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: Bateen.
Blankenhorn, Loren Group 19 in Veraguas. Address unknown.
Blessing, Ralph A. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in La Mata, Coclé, and Monte Oscuro, Panamá.
Occupation: Program Officer/Latin America with Fulbright Scholar Program
Biography: B.S. Anthropology, Loyola of Chicago, 1974; PCV/Ecuador 1974-78: Educational materials production for midwife training program, 1979-86: PC/Washington Placement Office, 1987: Environmental Protection Agency, 1988-Present: Fulbright Program. Married to Debbie Thomas (RPCV Thailand 1975-78), two children, Rachel Mireya (5 1/2), Kristopher Raymond (3 1/2).
Bletzer, Keith Group 19 from 1970 to 1971 in Ollas de Arriba, Panamá. Also served in Ecuador 1971 - 72.
Occupation: Anthropologist: Social research, part-time teaching.
Biography: M.A., New York University-1975, Steering Committee, Independent Foundation, Inc.- New York City, 1976-77 (RPCV group); Ph.D., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Medical Anthropology fieldwork in Panamá.
Bloch, Thomas P. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in San Miguelito, Panamá.
Occupation: Attorney. (Firm: Goulston & Storrs)
Biography: Married Jessica Wolfe, two children, Allison (12), Margot (8).
Blomo, Carla Shearer Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Sagreja, Coclé, and Sonadora, Coclé.
Occupation: Bilingual Aide in an elementary school
Biography: 1970-73: Health Education with Migrant Health Project - Laredo, Texas; 1973-75: Working on M.P.H. at U.T. School of Public Health in Houston, Texas; 1975-79: Health Education Specialist with Texas Agricultural Extension Service - College Station, Texas; 1979: Married Vito Blomo and moved to Tampa, Florida; 1982: moved to Greenville, North Carolina; 1987: moved to California. Have two children, Jim (9), Jean (7).
Bloom, Lana Staff from 1966 to 1970 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Bloom, Michael Staff from 1966 to 1970 in Panama City.
Blount, Lawrence C. (Larry) Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Kuebdi, San Blas.
Occupation: Administrative Officer U.S. Public Health Service. Also Colonel in the Army reserve currently on Active duty in Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Storm.
Boehms, Larry W. Group 20 from 1970 to 1971.
Boley, Katie Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in Sofré, Coclé.
Boley, Matt Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in Sofré, Coclé.
Bolger, Ph.D., M. Rory Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in San Francisco, Veraguas.
Occupation: Urban Anthropologist employed by Detroit City Planning Commission.
Biography: Married to Susan Keenan, 1975. Father of Celia (1978), Maggie (1983), and Andrew (1985). Long distance runner (Boston Marathon 1990)
Bond, Heyltje (Petie) Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Peña Blanca, Los Santos.
Borsten, Joan Group 19 from 1970 to 1971 in Rincon de las Palmas, Coclé.
Occupation: Film Producer
Biography: UC Berkeley, 1970, BA Comp. Lit. Peace Corps. USC 1973, Misc Bilingual Education--simultaneously taught for two years in rural Ventura County and developed bilingual curriculum. 1973 moved to Israel where I remained until 1984. 1975-1984 Staff Reporter for the Jerusalem Post, specializing in Israeli minorities (Arabs, Druse); simultaneously reported on film production and film related topics for Los Angeles Times Sunday Calendar, traveling from Poland to Black Africa, Spain to India. Since 1985 in film production.
After a year in Italy I took a job in the film industry and came home to Los Angeles -- but only after meeting my husband to be in 1985. Oleg was a famous Russian film star who defected to the home of my friends, where I happened to be staying.
I've been slowly working my way up the ladder in the film industry while Oleg has been re-establishing his career. I now head the film company of Just Betzer, the Dane who won an Oscar several years ago for Babette's Feast. We just completed a family film called Newman, and just began a film of the Danish rescue of the jewish population during World War II. We have several other films in various states of pre-production and development. We have big hopes for Oleg who made his American debut in Red Heat as Arnold Schwarzenegger's partner.
Bosse, Joseph R. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Bostwick, Gary L. Staff from 1969 to 1970 in Panama City.
Occupation: Attorney
Boubion, David Peace Corps Director from 1963 to 1966 in Panama City.
Bowling, Gordon M. Group 2 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Bradley, Therese Group 15 from 1967 to 1970. See: Karlen.
Branch, Wesley Ellis Group 15 from 1968 to 1969.
Occupation: Real Estate Broker/Developer Subdivisions
Biography: Attended Jackson School of Law, entered Real Estate Business in 1974. Two children, Christiana (19), and Brennan (14). Divorced 1985. Past and Present Board of Realtors, Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors Gulf Coast Symphony, Gulf Coast Opera, Gulf Hills Civic Association, Gulf Coast Arts Council; Officer Neptune Carnival Association; Battered Wives Shelter; St. Johns Episcopal Church.
Braun, Dale Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in La Mata, Veraguas.
Occupation: Instructor of Blind Adults at The Braile Institute
Biography: Daughter Lori born in Panama in 1967, son Kurt born 1969.
Braun, Nick Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in La Mata, Veraguas.
Occupation: CPA
Brennan, Nancy S. Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in San Blas.
Brew, Tom Group 8 from 1965 to 1968 in Cartí, San Blas.
Occupation: Orientation and Mobility Instructor/Visually Handicapped - Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, Arizona
Biography: Peace Corps Panamá/San Blas 1965-68, M.A. Anthropology - Univ. of Arizona 1969-71; Vocational Rehab - 1972-1981, Orientation and Mobility/Blind Adults 1981-88. Orientation and Mobility/Children - Schools, 1988 - present.
Children - Chris, Karen, Gretchen, ...We've grown...
Brookens, Eric Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Cerro Punta, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Education Director - Buena Vista Correctional Facility
Biography: After leaving the Peace Corps: 1966-68: Master of Education, Univ. of Illinois; 1967: Married Barbara and had two children (Todd and Kristin); 1968-69: Up With People, Inc. - Education Director, 1969-91 Lived in Buena Vista, Colorado, working in public and correctional education.
Brooks, Mary E. Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in Panama City.
Brown, Douglas Group 3 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Brown, Robert Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Occupation: Professor of Spanish.
Biography: Born in Washington, D.C., Bob completed his Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics at Georgetown University in 1976. From 1970 to the present, Bob has been teaching at the University of the District of Columbia where is an Associate Professor of Spanish. Bob is the father of a seven year old daughter.
Brozich, Dianna Group 1 from 1963 to 1965.
Brunson, Carl R. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Brunton, Melissa Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: Mayernik.
Brunton Jr., James A. Group 14 from 1967 to 1970 in Setegantí, Darién.
Occupation: Entrepreneur, computer systems analyst, boat builder.
Brylawski, Ed Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Aguadulce, Coclé.
Brylawski, Eva Erichsen Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Aguadulce, Coclé.
Buddenhagen, John Group 6 from 1964 to 1966.
Buege, Jack Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Chitré, Herrera.
Occupation: Teacher and Ice Cream shop owner
Burdett, Robert Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Burgin, M. Carolyn Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: Gray.
Burnett, Barry Group 6 from 1964 to 1966.
Burns, John P. (Jack) Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in San Pedro del Espino, Veraguas.
Occupation: Educator
Biography: After Peace Corps service attended graduate school at Kent State University obtaining M. Ed. Worked as an educator and for the Ohio Dept. of Mental Retardation. Currently an educator/counselor for adult handicapped. Parenting four children, two of whom are adopted from El Salvador. Active in a non-profit organization that aids orphans in Central and South America.
Burns, Patricia Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in San Pedro del E, Veraguas.
Occupation: Educator - Reading Specialist
Biography: After Peace Corps service, attended graduate school at Kent State University obtaining an M.Ed. Worked as a special education and reading teacher. Adoption program coordinator for an adoption and orphanage aid program in El Salvador and Honduras at present. Adopted two children from El Salvador. Currently the mother of four.
Butler, Ned Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Cortí Sugitupo, San Blas.
Occupation: Geologist
Buxton, Ralph Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in , Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Attorney
Buxton, Vera Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in , Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Medical Technologist
Byrnes, Nano Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. See: Podolsky.
Cady, Nancy H. Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Tigantiki, San Blas.
Occupation: Foreign Service Officer (currently in Havana)
Biography: I'm a Vermonter but since age 14 I have lived elsewhere - Lakewood, Colorado for high school, then Smith College in Massachusetts for my B.A. in History (1968). After Peace Corps Panamá I got a teaching certificate from the University of Northern Colorado (Greeley), and was a clerk-typist at the Bureau of Reclamation (Denver). Peace Corps again (1973-75) this time as an English teacher in Yemen. After a few months in Colorado teaching English to foreign students at Colorado School of Mines, joined State Department in 1976. I have served in administrative sections (B & F, GSO, now ADMIN) in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) 1977 - 79; Moscow 1980 - 81; Washington. D.C 1982 - 83; Honduras (Tegucigalpa) 1983 - 86; Yemen (Sanaa) 1986 - 88; Foreign Buildings Office in Washington, D.C. 1988 - 90; and now in Havana, Cuba. Like so many RPCVs, I've traveled extensively for work and fun - Europe, India & Nepal, Africa, the U.S. My home is everywhere cause that's where my friends are. Best of all - I have two Honduran children, Leyla, and Danny, whom I adopted as infants in 1984 and 1985. And, thanks also to Peace Corps influence and contacts, I am a Quaker.
Cameron, Sandra Podzuz Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in Narganá, San Blas
Camp, William Douglas Group 9 from 1965 to 1967.
Campagna, Thomas Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Santa Clara, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Realtor
Biography: I just recently sold my real estate brokerage firm in Morgan Hill, Calif. I am now employed as an independent broker for Seville Properties in the Palo Alto/Menlo Park area.
Cano, Segundo Elias Staff from 1968 to 1971 in Las Tablas, Los Santos.
Occupation: Agricultor y asesor agricola.
Biography: Trabajos agricola independientes - Tabaje como asesor agricola (agente agricola) en el gobierno nacional por espacio de 10 años. De 1965 a 1971 - con el Cuerpo de Paz en Panamá
Carpenter, Barbara Jean Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Keegan.
Carpenter, Karen Peterson Group 9 from 1965 to 1968 in Tigre & San Ignacio, San Blas, and Chiriquí.
Occupation: Financial Secretary - Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
Biography: Married Donald F. Carpenter in 1969. Son Brian is presently a Sophomore at Cornell University, School of Engineering. Daughter Amy is a junior in high school.
Carrasco, Eliseo & Linda Peace Corps Director from 1969 to 1971 in Panama City.
Carrington, Dennis H. Group ? from 1970 to 1971.
Carroll, Maurice L. Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Cabuya, Herrera.
Carroll, Mia Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Cabuya, Herrera.
Carusone, Anthony (Judge) Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Occupation: ESL Teacher.
Ceballos, Nicanor Staff from 1968 to 1970. Address unknown.
Cefalogi, Anthony Group 20 from 1970 to 1971.
Chadsey, Stanley A. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Capira, Panamá.
Chamberlain, Joe Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in El Copé, Coclé.
Chapin, Mac (Norman) Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in San Blas, San Blas.
Chapman, Dee Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Río de Jesús, Veraguas. See: Hiatt.
Chapman, Kathleen Group 3 from 1963 to 1965. See: Tickner.
Chinchilla, Rony Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Santiago, Veraguas. Address unknown.
Chiricello, Carol Roxby Group 7 from 1964 to 1965 in Lídice, Panamá.
Chu, Dan Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Chicá, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Church, Ria T. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Las Lajas, Panamá.
Cintron, Ana Group 21 from 1990 to 1991 in Nuevo Caimitillo, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Cittadino, Mary Jo Flanigon Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Clark, James Group 1 from 1963 to 1965.
Clark, Jean Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Ollas Arriba de Panamá, Panamá and Panama City.
Occupation: Developer of Low-Income Housing
Biography: Social Worker, East Los Angeles 1969-71, Cal State Univ. at L.A. 1972-73, Middlebury College, Vermont and Madrid 1973-74 (got an M.A. in Spanish), Social Worker and coordinator of volunteer programs for older people (Houston) 1976-83. Moved to California in 1983 - worked at American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. Since 1988 with non-profit developing housing. Hobbies include backpacking, cross country skiing, volunteer with political campaigns.
Clarke, Thomas R. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Penonomé, Coclé. Deceased.
Cohoon, Robert Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Colella, Judith Group 10 from 1966 to 1969.
Colella, Michael Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Collins, Esme Group 19 from 1970 to 1971. See: Little.
Compton, Kelly Staff from 1970 to 1971 in Panama City. Address unknown.
Conklin, Mary C. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966. See: Baumgardt.
Connolly, Matthew Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Lagartera, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Converse, Nancy Group 3 from 1963 to 1965. See: Myers.
Cook, Barbara Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Cook, D. Todd Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in El Pilón, Veraguas.
Cook, Richard Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Copeland, Larry J. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Guarumal, Veraguas. Address unknown.
Cornett, Meredith Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Tranquilla, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Covelesky, Robert Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Kavaliavskas.
Coyne, Steve Central American University Education Group from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City. Address unknown.
Crane, Anita Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Lajamina de Poco, Los Santos.
Crane, Richard Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Lajamina de Poco, Los Santos.
Croppi, Carmen Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Nuevo Ocu, Los Santos and Panama City. Address unknown.
Croppi, Tom Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Nuevo Ocu, Los Santos. Address unknown.
Crow, Harold L. Staff from 1969 to 1970 in Panama City.
Crowley, Danelle (Lorene) Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in Los Olivos, Los Santos.
Dandurand, Bev Group 8 from 1965 to 1967.
Biography: After a magic year on the island of Mauritius, we've enjoyed a semester back in Nevada with family and friends. From mid-December until the end of April 1991 we'll be in Italy where Larry will be teaching for the consortium program in which UNLV is a participating university. After traveling in Italy, Malta, France, and Belgium we will return home in mid-August.
Dandurand, Larry Group 8 from 1965 to 1967.
Dare, Ron Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Lídice, Panamá. Address unknown.
Daub, Jan H. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Darién. Address unknown.
Daub, Margaret A. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Darién. See: Van Fossen.
Davidson, Kati Whitaker Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Purio, Los Santos.
Occupation: Marriage and Family Therapist
Biography: Married to Ralph Davidson; children, Crystal (13), Julie (10), Michael (6). Currently working as a school counselor.
Davidson, Russ Tobias Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in San Blas.
Davies, Richard G. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Davis, Kathy Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in Loma la Pava, Panamá. Address unknown.
Davis, Merril Group ?.
Day, Joellen Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Keating.
DeRienzo, J. Michael Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Almirante, Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Architect.
DeRuyter, Edward Group 14 from 1967 to 1970 in Santa Isabel, Colón.
Dennis, Steven A. (Tex) Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in San Blas.
Dettner, Robert C. Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Ventorrillo, Coclé.
Occupation: Teacher in School for Mentally Retarded
Dewey, Kathy Group 15 from 1968 to 1970. See: Gurnee.
Di Yanni, Paulette Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Shuffler.
Domingos, Frank Group 18 from 1969 to 1971.
Donahue, Bill Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Colón, Colón.
Donahue, Monica Lechowick Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Donovan, Elaine M. Group 4 from 1963 to 1965 in Las Tinajas, Chiriquí. See: Knapp.
Dower, John D. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in El Cristo, Coclé.
Occupation: Program Manager - U.S. Dept of Labor
Biography: Peace Corps - 1963-65; B.S. Political Science, Villanova University - 1963; Philadelphia Youth Counselor 1966-68; M.S. Psychology, Temple University - 1970; Ford Motor Co, Program Manager - 1968-70; Cert-Manpower Institute Harvard University - 1974; US. Dept of Labor, Federal Programs Manager - 1970-1990; Cert-Accounting, Univ. of Virginia - 1985.
Dowling, Thomas (Tim) Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in , Bocas del Toro. Address unknown.
Dowling, Veronica Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Jansen.
Downey, Ernie Group 15 in 1968.
Downey, Helen C. Group 15 in 1968.
Downing, Jane A. Group 9 from 1965 to 1968 in Marañón, Panamá.
Occupation: City Planner
Biography: I came to Pittsburgh to attend graduate school at the Univ. of Pittsburgh after leaving the Peace Corps. I received a Masters in Urban & Regional Planning in 1970. After working for the Pittsburgh Regional Planning Association for 2 years, I joined Planning Dept., City of Pittsburgh as a Recreation Planner. I have been a community planner, Assistant Director for Community Planning and Capital Budget and in 1989 was appointed Director by Mayor Sophie Masloff. Have travelled extensively, been involved in non-profits, involved in housing and community development. I am currently a trustee of Bates College, my undergraduate school, and on the Board of Governors of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.
Doyle, Barbara English Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in El Anon (Santiago, Veraguas).
Doyle, Thomas N. Group 13 from 1967 to 1968 in El Anon (Santiago, Veraguas.
Drabkin, Susan Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Gardner.
Drolet, Patti Group 16 from 1969 to 1971. Address unknown.
Drolet, Robert Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Costa Abajo, Panamá.
Duckworth, Tellas L. Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. Address unknown.
Dudley, Ron Staff from 1967 to 1969 in Chitré, Herrera. Deceased.
Biography: Ron was Peace Corps Associate Director from June 1968 to December 1970, based in the Azuero Peninsula. In November 1969, Ron married Vera Snyder, a Peace Corps volunteer. Following their Panama days, Vera and Ron continued on Peace Corps duties in Nicaragua and then returned to the U.S. in 1972. They settled on the family cattle ranch in Utah and adopted twin boys who are now 11 years old.
Ron continued his volunteer efforts in Utah with active involvement in soil, air and water conservation activities and also as a board member of the Cattle Grazing Association. On October 31, 1985, while enroute to a board meeting he was killed in a car accident.
Dudley, Vera S. Group 15 from 1967 to 1969 in Rincón Hondo de Herrera.
Occupation: Mediator - Program Coordinator for Victim/Offender Mediation at the Bernalillo County Juvenile Justice Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Biography: Ron Dudley's widow. Mom of twin boys - Gabriel Owen Dudley and Tyler Bowden Dudley.
Dyke, Robert E. Group ?, 1968. Address unknown.
Edgerly, Guy Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in El Peligro, Veraguas.
Edwards, Daniel B. Staff from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City, and in Chitré, Los Santos.
Occupation: Management Consultant
Ehlert, Florence (Daisy) Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Roberts.
Ehret, Irene Guidici Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Narganá, San Blas.
Occupation: Artist - self-employed
Biography: In 1966 returned to Berkeley for graduate school in Social Work; 1967: married Howard Ehret, U.S. Navy Officer - moved to Japan, then Cyprus, California, Maryland, Italy, Rhode Island, Virginia and now California permanently. I have two children, Holly (20) now at UCLA, Steven (16) high school junior. Now living in Sonoma and loving it.
Ells, Alan S. Group 15 from 1967 to 1970.
English, Barbara E. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: Doyle.
Epstein, Jack Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in Veraguas. Address unknown.
Espinoza-Howard, Kathy Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Curundú (Hollywood), Panamá.
Evers, Jack Rolf Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in El Farallón, Coclé, and Río Hato, Coclé.
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer - Factory Automation
Biography: Born in San Diego. Attended San Diego State. Worked as an engineer at Disneyland. Was fired from the Peace Corps while in the middle of the two-year hitch for "muddying the waters." Returned to Disneyland, then went to Mattel Toys. Then started a consulting company (Automation Engineering Services); now work for small company in north San Diego County.
Eyre, John R. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in La Mata, Veraguas.
Occupation: Consultant - international development.
Farrand, William P. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in Montijo, Veraguas.
Faulkner, Delbert R. Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in David, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Teacher - 4th Grade
Fee, Sally D. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: Legal Assistant
Biography: After spending ten years working for Social Security and 5 years as a travel agent, I began to work as a Legal Assistant about a year and a half ago. I am divorced and have 2 sons; Christopher is a sophomore at UCLA and Craig is a freshman at Stanford.
Fee, Stephen Peter Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: Architect
Biography: Have two sons in college; Chris is a sophomore at UCLA and Craig is a freshman at Stanford. My business, Fee Munson (Architecture and Interior Design) in San Francisco is in its eleventh year and doing fine.
Feirmann, Harry Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Veraguas. Address unknown.
Feltz, Kathleen Kiernan Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Feltz, Larry Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher.
Ferguson, Richard C. Group ? from 1965 to 1967.
Fernandez, Tony Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Guayaquil, Veraguas.
Ferraro, Robert Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Guarumal, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Producer, ABC-TV "Good Morning America".
Figueroa, Ray Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Pueblo Nuevo, Veraguas.
Occupation: Science Teacher.
Fillis, John R. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Los Positos, Chiriquí.
Fillis, Mercedes Romero de Spouse of Group 4 volunteer.
Fish, Bob Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in El Real, Darién.
Fish, Janet Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in El Real, Darién.
Occupation: Intake coordinator/counselor (Maternity and adoption)
Biography: Daughters Deborah born 1970 (just engaged to be married); Vicki born 1971; and Risa born 1974. Adopted son Mickey age 16.
Fishlow, David M. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Penonomé, Panamá.
Occupation: Public interest organization management.
Biography: After Peace Corps, worked for the Farm Worker's Union and the Mexican-American civil rights movement in South Texas and California. Later, worked six years for the American Civil Liberties Union. Was press secretary for New York State Attorney General for six years, and later for New York City mayoral candidate David Dinkins. Now Director of External Affairs for the Community Service Society of New York. Continuing interest in Spanish and photography.
Fitzpatrick, Edward H. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Fitzpatrick, Ruth Morrisey Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Flanigon, Mary Jo Cittadino Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. See: Cittadino.
Fledderjohn, David and Sonia Staff from 1964 to 1966 in David, Chiriquí & Panamá, Panamá.
Occupation: A.I.D. liaison officer
Biography: Presently working as liaison officer between AID mission and E.A.R.T.H, a new agricultural university specializing in humid tropics agriculture in San José, Costa Rica.
Fleming, William D. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Flinn, Eugene Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Querévalos, Chiriquí. Deceased.
Biography: Gene extended for several tours in Querévalos and died while still living in Chiriquí.
Flores, Herminio Group 3 in Panama for short time in 1963. Address unknown.
Ford, Barbara J. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in Guararé, Los Santos.
Occupation: Librarian.
Fortenberry, Herman Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Bejuco, Panamá.
Fortenberry, Karen Heese Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Buenos Aires, Panamá.
Fox, Mary Ann Group 18 from 1969 to 1971. See: Ryser-Fox.
Foy, Louise Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Hawck.
Francis, Janet Sears Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Franco, Sally Staff from 1964 to 1971. See: Weintraub.
Frantz, Rev Jeffrey E. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Fremantle, Hugh Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Llano de la Cruz, Veraguas.
Fried, Michael Group 3 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Friedman, Veronica Harte Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Pan de Azúcar, Panamá.
Frievalds, John Group 15 from 1968 to 1970.
Frievalds, Susan Group 15 from 1968 to 1970. Address unknown.
Fuller, Rosa Staff from 1963 to 1971 in Panama City. Address in U.S.: * c/o Marlene Lee, 15218 Delbarton Drive, Houston TX 77083-5815; home tel: 713 933 5813. Address in Panamá: Apartado 6-1205, El Dorado, Panamá, Rep. de Panamá; home tel: 66-1789.
Occupation: Retired.
Biography: For the past eight years I have been coming to the U.S. to visit with my children. Two are married and living in Houston and one in Tampa. Since my retirement in 1986, I baby-sit my grandchildren during the summer vacation.
Funk, Richard H. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Tonosí, Los Santos.
Gallagher, Richard O. Group 13 from 1967 to 1970 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: Business owner, scuba diving instructor.
Biography: '65: graduated from U.C. Davis in economics; '67-69: volunteer in Panamá; 69-70: staff at Peace Corps training center in Puerto Rico; '70-'73: consultant; '73-present: own and operate retail scuba store, school, and travel business in San Rafael, CA.
Gandy, Robert N. Peace Corps Panama staff 1990 and 1991 in Panama City.
Occupation: Forester.
Biography: '75-'77: forestry PCV in Honduras (Danli, El Paraíso & Puerto Lempira, La Mosquitia); '78-'88: forestry consultant with Resource Management Service, Inc. in Birmingham, AL; '88-'90: forestry PVC in Costa Rica (Hojancha, Guanacaste); Sept. '90- March '91: In-country representative for Peace Corps/Panamá re-opening team. Established PC/Panamá office, set up host country agency contacts, and acted as program manager.
Ganotis, Helen Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Occupation: Teacher.
Gardner, Susan Drabkin Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: Teacher.
Biography: I've been a teacher in Paterson, NJ, for the past 20 years. I have been honored by Business Week and WWUR TV's A+ for Kids program for innovative teaching ideas. My husband is Art and kids are Jerry (12) and Caren (10). I was part of the K-39 group of 39 teachers who shared a $10 million prize in the New York lottery in January, 1991.
Geiger, Eleanor A. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Purio, Los Santos.
Occupation: Director of Social Planning, Alexandria United Way.
Geiger, Thomas L. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Purio, Los Santos.
Occupation: Attorney, USAID.
Gerstein, Marvin Group 13 from 1967 to 1968 in Panama City Santiago.
Gevedon, Julie Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Marañon, Panamá.
Occupation: Sales Rep Majorica Jewelry.
Biography: Married to Sven Rejder. Live in Antigua, W.I., Norway, and Miami.
Gibel, Ira Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.Occupation: Health Education Coordinator
Biography: After his 6,000 mile ride home on a motorcycle (Panamá to New York), he began teaching in Oceanside, Long Island, NY. He is the Health Education Coordinator, CPR Instructor, and varsity Wrestling Coach. He runs a special program called COPE (Challenging Outdoor Physical Encounter). It is a take-off on Outward Bound training, and its purpose is to build self-esteem and confidence in young people (or anyone). Hopefully that confidence will enable kids to say no to drugs and help them to deal with other stresses in their lives.
He is happily married and his wife works as a medical assistant to an orthopedic surgeon. He has two boys, one in high school and one in college (F & M in Lancaster, PA). They are both honor students, Eagle Scouts and outstanding wrestlers on their respective teams. His favorite hobby is motorcycle touring. His wife and he belong to a touring group - the Retreads -- and they go to rallies approximately two times per year. He has a 1200 cc Yamaha Venture Royale.
Gilgoff, Nathan S. Group 11 from 1966 to 1968 in Panama City.
Gilkes, Valerie Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Spencer.
Girres, Rebecca Group 16 from 1964 to 1966.
Gladstone, Warren Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in El Tejar, Chiriquí.
Glick, Gregory J. Group 21 from 1990 to 1992 in Quebrada de Ancha and Lago Alhajuela, Panamá.
Occupation: PCV, professional forester.
Biography: '83-'87 Northern Arizona University; '87-'90: PCV in the Dominican Republic; '90-present: PCV in Panamá.
Gold, Vivian J. Group 5 from 1964 to 1966. Address unknown.
Goldsberry, Ken Group 3 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Goldstein, Susan Ann Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. See: Larkin.
Goodman, Hattie B. Group 14 in 1967 in Panama City.
Gouin, Paul R. Group 1 from 1962 to 1964 in Coclé. Address unknown.
Gray, Carolyn Burgin Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Peña Blanca, Los Santos.
Occupation: I teach Spanish and World History at West Valley High School.
Biography: My husband is Don Gray, who teaches World History at Lathrop High School. My daughters are Anne (17) and Julia (11).
Green, Roger Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in Los Asientos, Los Santos. Address unknown.
Green, Ronald Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Buenos Aires de Panamá.
Greer, Jennifer L. Group 21 from 1990 to March 1991 in Panama City.
Occupation: Freelance writer and editor.
Biography: Graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1978. After 10 years working as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor, I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica from 1988-1990 in the adult literacy program. As a Peace Corps volunteer in Panamá, I served as resource center coordinator.
Griffin, Don M. Group 13 from l967-l969. Address unknown.
Griffin, Patti Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Las Mañanitas, Coclé.
Occupation: working part time in my family's business, Pfeffercorn's Coffee.
Biography: When we were ejected from Panamá, Peter and I served for over a year as Peace Corps volunteers in Paraguay. We have two kids, Jennifer (19) and Timothy (13).
Griffin, Peter E. Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Las Mañanitas, Coclé.
Occupation: Budget section of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, dealing with Medicare and Medicaid.
Biography: When we were ejected from Panamá, Patti and I served for over a year as Peace Corps volunteers in Paraguay. We have two kids, Jennifer (19) and Timothy (13). I am just finishing a 2-1/2 year master's degree program in public administration at American University.
Gruennert, Thomas R. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Mandinga, San Blas.
Guernsey, Carol Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in La Laguna, Los Santos.
Guernsey, Thomas (Royal) Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Las Tablas, Los Santos. Deceased.
Biography: Co-owner of Chez Parmisse restaurant in Berkeley, CA.
Guernsey, II, Sherwood Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in La Laguna, Los Santos.
Occupation: Lawyer.
Biography: State legislator in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1983-1990.
Guidici, Irene Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Ehret.
Gurnee, Kathy Dewey Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in San Blas and in Las Cañas de Tonosí, Los Santos.
Gurnee, Robert Group 15 from 1968 to 1970.
Gutowski, Robert Staff from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Hackett-Morey, Pauline M. (Polly) Group 14 from 1967 to 1967 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: Design miniatures at home.
Biography: Taught Social Studies in junior high school for 11 years. Taught 12 courses for University of Maryland at Holin Air Force Base in Germany. Married to Brian R. Morey. Son Michael is 12. I am no longer able to work outside the home because I have Constant Fatigue and Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Hahn, Cynthianna Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Monte Oscuro, Panamá.
Hahnel, Robin E. Group 11 from 1968 to 1969.
Hall, Howard R. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Llano Grande, Coclé.
Occupation: Teacher.
Hannan, Jim Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in San Blas.
Biography: Jim reported in his Group 8 1990 Annual Letter that he and his wife Shery revisited San Blas last year. He wrote: "Looking out over the warm emerald green sea of Tupile, I reviewed what I had done, and wanted to do, as a PCV 25 years ago. I recalled our adrenalin-filled group meetings in San Blas when we would hotly debate the pros, cons, and feasibility of our projects. One view was, 'These people live in paradise. What are we going to do to improve that?' The implication being that we could (and should) do nothing. Another view (mine) was, 'Change is going to come, let's be part of influencing the direction of it.' (Kind of a, let's play God approach, or so it was described to me.)"
Jim goes on to describe their visit to Panamá: "All the People we ran into were happy for the USA intervention, but then they were all tied to tourism which depended on getting Noriega out. ... Then we flew to San Blas where the Cuna are also happy for the intervention. We arrived for Tupile's festival and I spent days touring from house to house, repeating the same stories and getting the same wonderfully alive laughs and warmth."
He continues, "So, back to contemplating PCV projects: 25 years ago I introduced to their tropical paradise: the chainsaw, insecticides, inorganic fertilizers, fish nets (with which they immediately wiped out the caimans and crocodiles), and burros (to carry loads out of the mountains thus allowing them to deforest the steeper inland terrain - yikes). Now the only project I should have pushed was birth control which, as some may recall, failed when the elders accused me of wanting to shack up with their wives. I wonder what I will think of it all in another 25 years?? The only thing that is clear is that I am glad I went there and have kept in contact."
Hansen, Harry X. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in La Lajas, Los Santos.
Occupation: English and Phys. Ed. teacher at a German "gymnasium"
Biography: I left Panamá in 1969 and went to Portugal. In Coimbra, I studied Portuguese and played basketball for the University of Coimbra team. During my stay there, I met my future wife, Ruth, a German student who was doing her thesis. We were married in 1977 and we have one little girl, Nina, who was born in 1979. After going back to school (Univ. of Hamburg) for five years, I got my German degree and teaching certificate in 1976. Since then, I've been trying to teach our native "lingo" here in Hamburg.
Hanson, Kathleen M. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965. See: Othon.
Harrington, Bernard Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Harsch, Wallis Lundeen Group 13 from 1967 to 1968 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: Publication Specialist and Journalism lecturer at Ohio State University
Biography: Wallis' hometown is Lincoln, Nebraska. She has a BS from the University of Nebraska and an MA in Journalism from Ohio State University. She is married to Patrick Harsch. They have a son, Brett, born in 1978.
Harte, Veronica C. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Friedman.
Hatcher, William F. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Hathaway, Raymond D. Group 2 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Hatley, Nancy Brennan Group 16. See: Brennan.
Hattem, Pamela Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in San Blas.
Occupation: Lawyer,
Biography: After my return from Panamá, I worked as a social worker at Boston City Hospital and, at night, attended law school. In 1976, I joined the Massachusetts Public Defender's Office as a trial lawyer and remained there for 13 years. In April, 1984, my then 6-month old daughter came home from Korea. Meredith, now 7, was described by her teacher as "a spectacular child". She is that, and a joy as well. In 1988 my first husband and I were divorced and I married Richard Cohen, a judge of the New Jersey Appeals Court. This necessitated a move to New Jersey. I now do civil litigation part-time, and represent true scoundrels. I pray daily that the "good works gods" will credit what I do now against my 20 years in the public sector.
Haun, Patricia Ann Nelson Gallagher Group 13 from 1966 to 1968 in Mariato, Veraguas.
Occupation: Principal of a small alternative ed. high school.
Biography: My series of names tells a lot about my life. I've married some wonderful men. Yet, sadly, the dream of permanence remains illusive. Happily, I have a thriving son who will be 12 in June. Also happily, I have many fantastic memories, with friends to match.
Peace Corps was definitely a turning point. One might say that nothing has ever quite been the same since...but I say that about having a child, too. I know the PC experience is a maturing one, not only for the individual, but for our country as a whole. I'm relieved that we once again have PCVs in Panamá...offering hope that the siege is over.
Haupt, Rick Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Capira, Panamá, and in and El Valle, Panamá.
Occupation: Psychotherapist and outward bound instructor.
Biography: President and owner of Falls River Center, an outdoor, adventure-based experiential education program utilizing the high ropes course to build confidence and challenge people's desire to "live on the edge".
Havis, Lee Central American University Education group from 1966 to 1969 in Panama City.
Hawck, Louise A. Foy Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Soná, Veraguas.
Hawthorne, Robert Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. Deceased.
Hayes, Robert C. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Colón, Colón.
Heersema, Kathleen Doyle Staff from 1966 to 1968 in Panama City.
Heese, Karen Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: Fortenberry.Hefferman, Stephen W. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969.
Heisey, Paul W. Group 2 from 1963 to 1965 in Mariabe, Los Santos and Ustupo, San Blas.
Hellberg, Frederick G. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Paritilla, Los Santos.
Occupation: Policy advisor, Governor's Office, State of Washington.
Biography: Still married to Margaret; 25th anniversary coming up this year. Two children: Jason (21) and Alison (14). Received M.A. from University of Arizona in 1970. Worked five years as a research analyst for the Arizona Legislative Council. Worked five years as senior committee staff for the Washington State House of Representatives. Worked six years as Assistant Director of the Washington State central budget agency. Worked four years as Senior Policy Assistant in Governor's Office. Made a trip back to Panamá in 1976. Active in neighborhood and local government issues. Served as a neighborhood association president and a county elected freeholder.
Hellberg, Margaret Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Paritilla, Los Santos.
Occupation: Principal, Rochester Middle School, Rochester, Washington.
Biography: Still married to Fred; 25th anniversary coming up this year. Two children: Jason (21) and Alison (14). Obtained teaching certificate from Arizona State University in 1972. Taught American Government at Mesa High for three years. Taught high school and middle school in the Olympia School District. Obtained my M.A. in Education in 1985. Served as a high school vice principal for one year and currently serve as a middle school principal. Made a trip back to Panamá in 1976. Active in neighborhood and local government issues, including president of neighborhood association and member of the State Board of the League of Women Voters.
Hendrick, Mildred (Milly) B. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Alanje, Chiriquí. Summer
Occupation: Retired.
Henkel, Mary W. Group 21 from 1990 to present in Salamanca, Colón.
Occupation: Peace Corps volunteer in Panamá, working in agroforestry program.
Biography: Graduate of L.S.U. Baton Rouge in Forestry, with a B.S. in 1982 and an M.S. in 1988. Worked as a forester from 1985 to 1987 on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. From 1988-1990 I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica, working in agroforestry.
Hennessy, III, Thomas J. Group 14 from 1968 to 1969 in Panama City.
Herbold, Bryna Nordorf Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panamá Viejo, Panamá.
Herbold, Carl Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Buenos Aires de Chame, Panamá.
Herrick, Stephen L. Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Agua Buena, Los Santos.
Biography: After Peace Corps was ejected from Panama, I transferred to Paraguay, where I continued in Peace corps until 1973. Back in California, I got a master's degree in animal science and married Sandy, who had been a PCV in Peru. We went to Argentina and ran a large chicken farm for five years, returning home in 1981. Since then, I've been in the banking business. I now work in First Interstate Banks's international trade group. Sandy and I have three kids, age 11 to 21.
Hesley, Karen Alvarez Group 9 from 1965 to 1967.
Hess, Adriana Staff from 1969 to 1971 in Panama City.
Occupation: President of two environmental groups.
Biography: Received my law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1932 and served as a law examiner for the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. Continue to hold leadership positions in numerous civic, environmental, and world peace organizations.
Hess, George Harry Staff from 1969 to 1971 in Panama City.
Occupation: Retired physician.
Biography: Born January 7, 1910 in Chicago, IL. B.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1932. M.D. from University of Wisconsin in 1936. Practice in Bisbee, AZ 1938-1953. Major M.C., U.S. Army 1953-1955. Practice in Tacoma, WA 1956-1969. Peace Corps Panamá, 1969-1971. Have had leadership positions in Medical Society, Kiwanis Club, Church, Fellowship of Reconciliation, School Board, and United Nations Association. Presently on University Place Advisory Commission, a county planning organization.
Hiatt, Dietrah Chapman Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Pan de Azúcar, Panamá.
Hiatt, Robert T. Group 6 from 1964 to 1967 in Chicá, Panamá.
Hill, Jack Wayne Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. Address unknown.
Hines, David A. Group 10 from 1966 to 1967 in Panama City.
Occupation: General Manager of the Charlotte Transit System.
Biography: I have two sons, Peter (21) and Chris (18). I've worked for ATE Management Co. of Cincinnati, OH since 1974. That firm manages 85 bus systems across the U.S. In 1973, I received a Ford Foundation grant to work in Mexico with an engineering consulting firm. I obtained my master's degree in Urban Affairs from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1972.
Hines, David G. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Occupation: English teacher, Streamwood High School, Streamwood, IL.
Biography: Born April 3, 1940. Graduated from Murphysboro Township H.S., Murphysboro, IL, in 1958. Received my A.B. from Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL, in 1963. Received my M.S.E. from N.I.U., Dekalb, IL, in 1969. Expert on Panama City nightlife circa 1965. I was a teacher before Peace Corps, returned to teaching after Peace Corps, "y todavía estoy en la lucha". I love it!
Hines, Susan Wasilewski Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Buena Vista, Panamá.
Occupation: Nursing. Currently AIDS Prevention Coordinator for Mecklenburg County, NC.
Biography: Received my B.S. in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Received my Master's degree in Nursing from the University of North Carolina in 1990, and my Nurse Practitioner's certificate from the University of South Carolina in 1991. Sons Pete and Chris attend Wake Forest and VA TEch respectively.
Hirschman, Barbara Kanemoto Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Panamá. Address unknown.
Hirschman, Richard Group 18 from 1969 to 1970 in Panamá.
Holsten, Michel Peace Corps Director from 1991 to present in Panama City.
Hoogerheide, Roger Group 21 from 1990 to 1991 in San Juan de Pequení, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Horenstein, Neal G. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Parita, Herrera.
Horland, Anne Benisch Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in Lídice, Panamá.
Occupation: Vice President for Development, Minnesota Public Radio.
House-Kalianoski, Laurel Anne Group 14 from 1967 to 1969.
Howard, W. Kenneth Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Curundú (Hollywood), Panamá.
Hufford, Charlie Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Huggins, Larry Group 17 from 1969 to 1970 in Llano Abajo de Guararé, Chitré.
Occupation: Advertising photographer.
Hughes, David G. Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Corazón de Jesús, San Blas.
Occupation: Aquaculture Consultant with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization in Mazatlán, Sinaloa Mexico.
Biography: David and Martha wrote in their Group 8 1990 Annual Letter: "Since our arrival the [FAO Aquaculture] project has been reviewing the technical and financial situation of practically all the shrimp farms of Sinaloa (some 75, covering over 7,000 has.), and are about to enter into a phase of direct actions to try to remedy some of the limitations to good production and profit. We plan to present a number of short courses aimed at the farm technicians and administrators, as well as the banking and technology transfer sectors; prepare a research plan for farm improvement; and prepare models for future investment in shrimp farms. The Mexican fishery law recently changed to allow foreign investment to occur more freely, so with the publication of the regulations relating to this law a wave of foreign investors is expected to come.
Ickis, John C. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Montijo, Veraguas.
Ickis, Valerie M. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: Miller.
Iredell, Lynn S. Group 18 from 1969 to 1970 in Panama City. Address unknown.
Jacobs, Claude F. Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Lídice, Panamá.
Occupation: Claud studied medical anthropology and worked in New Orleans for years, before moving back to his home in Detroit.
Jacobs, Neal M. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Owner/partner N-G-N, Inc.
Biography: I have two sons, Matt (19), a freshman a Boston Univ., and Marc (17), who is in 11th grade.
Jacobsmeyer, Donald S. Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Jansen, Veronica Dowling Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in David, Chiriquí.
Janzcy, Joseph Group 21A from 1991 to 1992 in Agua Buena and Chilibre, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Jermanovich, Rodney Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Veracrúz, Panamá.
Johnson, Brett Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Boquerón, Colón.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Johnson, Maxine I. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Johnson, Philip E. Group 17 from 1969 to 1970 in Tonosí, Los Santos.
Occupation: Lawyer: Mosley, Wells, Johnson & Ruttum.
Biography: University of Denver Law School, 1974. Worked for Tosco Corp. 1975-76. Mosley, Wells, Johnson, & Ruttum, P.C. from 1976 to present. I have four children: Brooke (18), Brandon (15), Mo (12), and Brice (8). I am anxious to take them all to Panamá some day. Our family is involved in American Field Service student exchange program.
Jones, Harold V. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Jordan, Charlie F. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. Address unknown.
Karlen, Therese Bradley Group 15 from 1967 to 1970 in San Francisco, Veraguas.
Keary, Bruce V. Group ? in 1968.
Keating, Joellen Day Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in La Colorado, Veraguas.
Keegan, Barbara Carpenter Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in David, Chiriquí.
Keegan, John D. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Cerro Iglesias, Chiriquí.
Keeling Ph.D., Thomas A. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in David, Chiriquí and Los Pozos, Herrera.
Occupation: Administration of community services for the developmentally disabled.
Biography: I live in Rhode Island in a log cabin. I have a wife, Beth, two sons, Mike and Jake, and a daughter, Rina. We have three foxes, a couple of racoons, deer, etc.
Keffer, John Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Caimito, Coclé.
Occupation: Investment Manager.
Biography:
1969 - 71: M.S., Graduate School of Industrial Administration, Carnegie-Mellon University.
1971 - 80: Citibank.
1980 - 85: Reich & Tang, Investment Advisor.
1986 - Present: Keffer Capital Management, Invetment and mutual fund management.
Keffer, Kay Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Kay White.
Keith, Raymond (Bud) Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Occupation: Retired. (Federal civil rights worker.)
Biography: After Peace Corps, I got a Ph.D. from Pitt in Adult and Special Education. I helped organize and served as past president of Ski for Light, a national non-profit that teaches cross-country skiing and other vigorous outdoor sports as ways for blind and mobility-impaired people to get more health-concious and socially-active.
Editor's note: Bud Keith received the St. Olav Medal at a ceremony at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. in April 1991. The St. Olav Medal is bestowed by the King of Norway and was presented by the Norwegian Ambassador to the united States, Kjeld Vibe.
Ambassador Vibe said the award honors Bud for his "outstanding accomplishments in handicapped sports, for his cross-cultural achievements, and for the countless bridges he has helped build between Norway and the United States through these activities."
Blinded by a playground accident at 11, Bud attended the Maryland school for the blind. He earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from American University in 1962, a master's degree in special education from Syracuse University in 1965, and a doctorate in education and rehabilitation from the University of Pittsburgh in 1976. In 1965 he joined the Peace Corps and spent two years teaching visually impaired children in Panama. An avid skier, Bud also enjoys running, biking, sailing, bowling, and hiking."
Keller, Robb Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Kelly, Stephen R. Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Kemperman, Jerry A. Group 20 from 1970 to 1971.
Kemperman, Meredith J. Group 20 from 1970 to 1971.
Kendall, Curtis Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Sorá, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Kiernan, Kathleen Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Feltz.King, Nancy M. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Tambo, Coclé.
Occupation: Attorney with Montgomery & Andrews, P.A. in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Kirick, John A. Group 19 from 1970 to 1971 in La Laguna, Coclé.
Occupation: Production supervisor making bulk vitamin C.
Kissack, Mark M. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Klainer, Pamela York Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Río Hato, Coclé.
Klipka, Edward J. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Knapp, Elaine M. Donovan Group 4 from 1965 to 1963 in Las Tinajas, Chiriquí.
Knight, Ken Group 8 from 1966 to 1968 in Ailigandí, San Blas.
Biography: Wife Mary Alice, son Johnny junior in high school.
Kniseley, (Robert) Wade Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Tonosí, Los Santos.
Occupation: Teacher and farmer. Also coordinate the gifted/talented program K-12.
Biography: Wife Ana, daughter Suzy junior at Southern Missouri State University, and daughter Marinel in sixth grade.
Kobrin, Rosalyn Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Baum.
Kocsis, Patricia Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. Address unknown.
Kocsis, Stephen Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. Address unknown.
Kohn, Alice Group 15 from 1967 to 1970. See: O'Dell.
Kohn, Barry Stanton Group 15 from 1967 to 1969. Died in 1987.
Kolson, Kenneth Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Maria Chiquita, Colón.
Kovalesky, Robert Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. Address unknown.
Kowalki, Michael Group 19 from 1970 to 1971 in Chiriquí. Address unknown.
Kraus, Sally Sperling Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in La Mesa, Veraguas.
Krohn, Richard D. Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Las Tablas, Los Santos. Address unknown.
LaMont, Violet J. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Ladd, John Group 6 from 1964 to 1966.
Lanahan, Ellen Doty Perez Group 15 from 1968 to 1971 in Santa Fé, Veraguas, and Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: Employee Development Specialist and Trainer for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Biography: Married to Frank Lanahan. Two daughters, Elena Perez (18), a freshperson at Oberlin College, and Kate Lanahan (10). From 1972-75, I did doctoral study at the University of Florida in curriculum and instruction. I was an International Programs Associate at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities in 1975-76 and 1981-82. I was a minority student counselor at Coppin State College in 1977 and part of the Core Faculty of Goddard College in 1978-79. I was Director of Student Affairs at the California School of Professional Psychology in 1980-81. I was coordinator of International Student Services at University of Wisconsin STOUT in 1983-85. In 1986-87, I was Director of Student Services, Southeastern University. I was a career counselor/trainer at Research and Evaluation Associates in 1988-90. I'm happy, healthy, and just wish I had been able to stay employed in the international education area.
Lang, Gale E. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Nuevo Veranillo, Panamá.
Lang, Michael H. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Nuevo Veranillo, Panamá.
Lanzner, Edward H. Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in Marañón, Panamá.
Larkin, Stephen Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in La Arena, Los Santos.
Larkineeks, Susan Goldstein Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in El Rincón, Coclé.
Occupation: Coordinator Adult Day Program Alzheimer's Respite Care Center.
Biography: I find the biographical information difficult to bring together except for present -- too much past.
Instructor Adapted Physical Education, College of Redwoods. Going for Masters degree A.P.E. One son freshman, University Santa Cruz. Live in house ex-husband Steve Larkin and I built. Living with fiancee Jim and his 11 year old daughter. Enjoying a busy life living in Paradise. Come visit.
No off shore oil!
Larson, Virgil P. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Laudato, George Group 3 from 1963 to 1966 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: U.S. Agency for International Development.
Laun, John I. (Jack) Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in La Soledad de S, Veraguas.
Occupation: Attorney. Self-employed Laun Law Offices.
Lavender, Charles Group 3 from 1963 to 1965.
Lazarus, Fred Central American University Education group from 1966 to 1968 in Panama City.
LeMaire, Paula B. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Santo Domingo, Los Santos.
LeMaire, William A. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Santo Domingo, Los Santos.
Lechowick, Monica Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. See: Donohue.
Legvold, Steve Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Veraguas.
Leinbach, William H. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Las Minas, Herrera.
Liddell, Joan Noonan Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Pocrí, Los Santos.
Occupation: Licensed clinical psychologist.
Biography: Widow since May, 1982. Two teenage sons, ages 15 and 17.
Lillis, Bob Group 17 from 1967 to 1968.
Limbird, Larry Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Llano Nopo, Chiriquí. Deceased.
Biography: Larry had intended to spend one more year in Panama. While on leave in March 1969, he was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer and died in November 1969.
Limburg, Paula Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Los Asientos, Los Santos.
Limburg, Peter A. Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Los Asientos, Los Santos.
Linscott, James H. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in San Francisco, Veraguas, and Río Azúcar, Veraguas.
Little, Esme Collins Group 19 from 1970 to 1971 in Penonomé, Coclé.
Little, Geoffrey Group 19 from 1970 to 1971 in Panama City.
Little, Janet Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in Macaracas, Los Santos.
Lockridge, Allan W. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in David, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Teacher-- History and Spanish.
Biography: Single. Divorced. No children. I coach high school cross country and track. I'm active in community theater and light opera.
Loeffler, Lesley Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Chigirí Arriba, Coclé.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Lohnas, Elaine Group 6 from 1964 to 1966. See: Samaniego.
Long, David P. Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Almirante, Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Realtor and property manager for commercial and industrial properties.
Looby, Joe Group 6 from 1964 to 1966.
Lumbra, Kathy Group 15 from 1968 to 1971.
Lumbra, Tom Group 15 from 1968 to 1971.
Lundeen, Wallis Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Harsch.
Luoto, George M. Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Tonosí, Los Santos.
Biography: After Panama, I served as a PCV in Ecuador. Back in the States, I was director of a bilingual education program at a school in Massachusetts for 13 years. Now, I'm a dean at Massachusetts Bay Community College. It was my Peace Corps experience that led to my career in education. I have a wife and two kids.
Lutes, Jerry Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Tinajita, Panamá.
Occupation: Transportation consultant.
Biography: When Torrijos ejected us from Panamá, Peace Corps reassigned me to the Dominican Republic where I worked with small business loan programs. After leaving Peace Corps, I got a Masters in Management at M.I.T., and then began working as a transportation consultant. I've been living in the Washington, DC, area since 1975. In 1983, I married Marsha Zellem, who was a PCV in Kenya.
Luttrell, Paul Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Santa Fé, Veraguas.
Biography: After Panama, I served as a PCV in Colombia. Mars Smith (Group 17) did the same and we worked at the same coop in Colombia. We both married women in our community - sisters! So now Mars is my brother-in-law. My wife Marietta and I have three daughters, Lesley (16), Juana (14), and Monica (13).
Since leaving Colombia in 1973, I've been working for agencies that help the disabled. I'm now the General Manager of the Adelante Development Center.
Luz, Hill Staff from 1969 to 1970 in Panama City.
Lynch, Steven D. Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Boca de la Caja, Panama City.
Biography: I work in the maquiladora business in Tiajuana, while living in southern California. I have a 6-year old daughter. We'll be moving to San Diego this summer.
MacDona, Wendy Yamasaki Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in David, Chiriquí. Address unknown.
Mackey, William Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Colón, Colón.
Mahon, James Group 18 from 1969 to 1971. Address unknown.
Malkowski, Frances M. Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in San Blas and in Las Valdes, Veraguas.
Maloni, Pauline Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Guarumal, Veraguas.
Occupation: Nurse.
Mann, Hazel C. Group 18 from 1969 to 1971. Address unknown.
Mann, William P. Group 18 from 1969 to 1971. Address unknown.
Maret, David Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Panama City.
Occupation: Analyst.
Biography: 1969 - 70 Panama; 1970 - 71 Ghana.
Martin, Anne Verbrugge Central American University Education group from 1966 to 1968 in Panama City.
Occupation: Instructor of English as a Second Language (ESL) at Syracuse University.
Biography: I've taught ESL at Stanford University, a community college, and overseas. I received my Ph.D. in Intercultural Education (specialty TOEFL) from the University of California in 1980. I'm the first author of the major ESL text Guide to Language and Study Skills (Prentice Hall). In 1987, I trained teachers in Peru as a Fulbright Senior Lecturer in TEFL. I also taught ESL and trained teachers in Brazil (1983) and China (1985). My son Chris is a freshman at Rice University in Houston, Tx.
Martin, Kenneth Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Biography: Ken is a grandfather: his adopted son Jeff is 21 and has a baby boy. Ken is an avid motorcycler and has been teaching highschool in Maine.
Martin, Thomas H. Central American University Education group from 1966 to 1968 in Panama City.
Occupation: Professor of Information Studies.
Biography: I got my Ph.D. in Communication Research in 1974 from Stanford. I am the developer of the Stanford Public Information Retrieval System (SPIRES). I was Assistant Professor in Communications at the University of Southern California from 1974-80. I've been Associate Professor of Information Studies at Syracuse since 1980. For many years, I've been coordinator of the master's program in Information Resources Management. In 1983, I was a Fulbright Scholar at the Federal University of Río de Janeiro in Brazil. I was a teacher of information engineering in Chang Chun, China, in 1985.
Martinez, Robert L. Trained with Group 3. Did not go to Panama.
Masso, Anthony Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Los Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro.
Masso, Elaine Mrachek Group 7 from 1964 to 1965 in Los Asientos, Los Santos.
Mattek, Patricia J. Group 10 from 1966 to 1967 in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí and Las Lajas, Chiriquí.
Mattek, William J. Group 10 from 1966 to 1967 in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí and Las Lajas, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Vice President, Anderson/Roethle International, global alliance consultants.
Mau, Kendall P. Group 16 from 1969 to 1969 in Bella Vista de Guararé, Los Santos and Senegal in West Africa.
Occupation: Vice President for Finance and Administration, Federal Credit Union.
Biography: I got my B.A. in 1968 from U.C. Berkeley in 1968. From 1969 to 1972, I was in the Peace Corps in Panamá and Senegal. In 1973-74 I was a management consultant for Roy Jorgensen Associates in Washington, D.C. In 1974-75 I was an MBA student at the University of Maryland. From 1976-79 I worked as a systems analyst for Varian Assoc. in Palo Alto, CA. From 1979-88, I worked in international finance for Castle & Cooke (Dole brand) in South America, working in Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Haiti. I've been with the Federal Credit Union since 1988. In the summer of 1991, I will enter a Ph.D. program in Business Administration at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
Mayernik, Melissa Brunton Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in La Palma, Darién, and in Santiago, Veraguas.
Maynard, Arnold L. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965.
Mazza, Merrill L. Group 7 from 1964 to 1968 in La Raya de Santa María, Veraguas.
Occupation: CPA.
Mazza, Pamela Stevens Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
McBride, Tom Staff from 1966 to 1967 in Panama CityOccupation: Dean of the Stanford Law School.
McCarthy, Larry Group 15 from 1968 to 1970.
McCarthy, Maureen Group 15 from 1968 to 1970.
McCarville, Mary Ellen Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: O'Keeffe.
McCullers, Eugene Group 1 from 1963 to 1965 in Almirante, Bocas del Toro.
McDonald, Betty Kathryn Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. Address unknown.
McElhinney, Neil C. (Mac) Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Lídice, Panamá.
McGalaughlin, William Group 19 from 1970 to 1971 in Colón, Colón.
McGeary, Jo Ann See: Verbringer.
McGeary, Michael Group ? from 1968 to 1970. Address unknown.
McGinnis, William Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Las Tinajas, Chiriquí.
McGovern, Mary Lynn Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
McGrann, James M. Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Los Algorrobos, Veraguas.
McGrath, Kristin Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Santa Rosa, Colón.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
McKenzie, Barbara Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. See: Scott.
McMahon, Pat Group 17 from 1969 to 1971.
McNamara, Martin P. Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Colón, Colón.
Occupation: Vice President and Regional Manager, American International Group.
Biography: Right after my return to the States, I enrolled in the American Institute for Foreign Trade in Phoenix, AR. Upon graduate I became employed by the American International Group, the largest international insurer in the world. I was sent to Guatemala in 1970 as a trainee where I met Conchita Estrada with whom we have two children, Sean, 16, and Jenny, 13. Since Guatemala, I lived also in Guayaquil, Ecuador; Caracas, Venezuela; San Juan, Puerto Rico traveling throughout the Americas and the Caribbean as a vice-president and regional manager for the company. In 1981 we were transferred to Manila, Philippines in a similar position where we experienced the revolution to overthrow Marcos. In 1987, we were sent to Hong Kong where I covered all of South East Asia, where we experienced the effects of the Tiananmen Square massacre. In 1989 we packed up again, as do all international gypsies, and headed to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I am a vice president and regional manager for our accident and health division for Brazil and Argentina. Let's see what revolution awaits us there!
McWhinney, Jim Group 16 from 1969 to 1971.
Meeks, Margaret E. Special Iowa State University Group from 1967 to 1969.
Occupation: Attorney
Biography: Worked in fields of consumer protection and teaching English as a second language to adult students (1970-1986). Graduated from UCLA Law School 1986. Married Ronald Reiter 1988. Employed as Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General's Office, Consumer Law Section.
Meyer, Neil L. Staff from 1965 to 1967 in San Blas.
Miko, Paul Group 19 from 1970 to 1971.
Miller, Lou Staff from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City.
Miller, Susan Mysing Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Horconcitos, Chiriquí, and in David, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Teacher.
Biography: Married to Ron Miller, son Peter age 12.
Miller (Ickis), Valerie Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Veraguas.
Occupation: Director: Human Rights Unitarian Universalist Service Community.
Biography: The last 22 years have been filled with special friends, long journeys, love, joy, and occasional bouts of anger and frustration -- the latter two especially when thinking about U.S. policy toward Central America. I've worked with Congress, UNICEF, Oxfam, and wrote a book about the Nicaraguan Literacy Campaign. Two years ago, I got remarried to a wonderful man who loves to cook lobster for my friends and is about to become director of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Come see us sometime!
Miskevich, Mary Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: Powell.
Mittl, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Penonomé, Coclé. Deceased.
Modzelewski, David W. Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in El Canafistulo, Los Santos.
Moore, Brian Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in San Miguelito, Panamá.
Biography: When Peace Corps was thrown out of Panama, I was transferred to Peru. After Peace Corps, I've held a series of consulting and health care marketing positions, some of which involved living in Latin America. I spent two years in Santa Cruz, Bolivia and also worked in Ecuador, Brazil, Jamaica , Peru, and Chile. I now work as the Director of Marketing for a new psychotherapy and substance abuse clinic in Washington, D.C.
At age 47, I'm still single. My first love is politics. I was elected a delegate to the District of Columbia's constitutional convention, and ran unsuccessfully for city councilman and major. In the 1986 campaign, I was the first to make an issue of Marion Barry's sleazy behavior, foreshadowing his 1990 fall from power.
Morrissey, Ruth Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Fitzpatrick.
Morton, Thomas Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Veraguas.
Mouw, Marshall Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Santiago de Alanje, Chiriquí.
Mrachek, Elaine Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Masso.
Mueller, Robert H. Group ? from 1969 to 1970.
Mullins, John H. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Olá, Coclé.
Mulvihill, Christiane Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Toabré, Coclé.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Mundy, Susan Group 17 from 1969 to 1971. See: Reuschle.
Munson, John B. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in El Valle, Coclé.
Murdock, Matthew Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí.
Murray, Dennis O. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Penonomé, Coclé. Deceased.
Biography: Dennis and his wife Leida, who was from Panama, lived with their daughter Melissa in Spearfish, South Dakota. Dennis died following a nine-month bout with brain cancer. He left behind his business, the Black Hills Title Insurance and Abstract Company. His wife lives at 254 Evans Lane, Spearfish, SD 57783.
Murray, Leida Panamanian spouse of Dennis O. Murray.
Murray, Mary Beth Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Las Tablas, Los Santos. Address unknown.
Murray, Richard Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Las Tablas, Los Santos. Address unknown.
Murray III, Hugh Vincent Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Myers, Gwynne Group 16 from 1969 to 1970. See: Nicholaides.
Myers, Nancy Converse Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Las Minas, Herrera, and Pesé, Herrera.
Occupation: Cabinet-Maker, teacher.
Biography: Nancy wrote in the Group 8 1990 Annual Letter: "Bill's contract [in Brazil] is for two years, beginning in January [1991]. Nancy will take a year's leave of absence from her teaching job, travelling down this summer after the current school year ends, and returning in time to start the 1992-93 school year. Bill should return home by about Xmas of 1992. Eric and Jenny both graduate from UC Santa Cruz this year (he in Environmental Planning and she in Anthropology) and will come down afterward. We expect lots of friends to visit, so plan to stop by for a spell if you are in the area. (There must be some little backwater in the Amazon that even the Dandurands have not yet visited.)"
"A highlight of [1990] was the RPCV Conference in Eugene, where we saw old PC Panama friends. It was a shame, however, that more Group VIII people were not able to attend. Maybe next year in Washington? But it was a fun conference. ..."
Myers, William E. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Narganá, San Blas.
Occupation: International Consultant. Returning to Brazil to set up a UNICEF office in Belem, form which he will direct a "sustainable development" project for the Amazon Basin, incorporating the Amazonian portion of eight countries. It will explore the interesting question of how to link growing concern for ecological protection to equal concern for the social and economic welfare of nearly 20 million people--most of them poor and vulnerable--who live in the Basin. The challenge is to help develop practical methods for what might be called 'ecology with a human face'."
Biography: Currently employed in Brazil with UNICEF.
Myklejord, Duane Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Cerro Punta, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Contracting and logging.
Biography: U.S. Army and U.S. Merchant Marines.
Mysing, Susan Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: Miller.
Naderman, George Group 2 from 1963 to 1965 in La Colorado, Veraguas.
Occupation: Extension Specialist - Soils, Agriculture, 4H; North Carolina State University.
Biography: Graduate school, MS degree, Purdue University ('67); Graduate School and Ph. D. from Cornell University, New York, ('73), (including research in Colombia). Research in Brazil '72-'74; Present position as extension soil specialist, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, '74 - present, except for leave '83-'84 on assignment in Peru. Married to Patricia; three adopted children, including daughter from Brazil and son from Peru. Still enjoy Spanish, and seek opportunities to practice it.
Nagle, Michael E. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Santa Fé, Veraguas.
Occupation: Teacher of English as a Foreign Language at Eurocentre Private School in Alexandria, VA.
Biography: BA degree in Business Administration from St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA, with minors in Economics and Philosophy, '63. Instructor at Peace Corps Training Center, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, '65-'68. Graduate work in Social Case Work, University of Chicago, '68-'69. Supervisor in Reservations Dept., American Airlines, Chicago, IL., '69-'71. Student of Spanish, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Chicago, IL, '71-'72 (BA degree). Graduate work in Spanish, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, '72-'73. Fellowship for continued graduate studies in Spanish, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Chicago, IL, (taught Spanish while doing advanced studies) '73-'74. Program manager for the Illinois Migrant Council, in Aurora, Chicago Heights, Chicago, and Joliet, IL, heading up adult education, GED, and vocational training programs for migrant farm workers, '74-'78. Regional Director for Youth For Understanding International Student Exchange Program, Oakbrook, IL, covering IL, WI, MO, & KS, '78-'81. Then, with same organization, served as program manager at International headquarters, Washington, DC, '81-'89. Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, Eurocentre School, Alexandria, VA, '89-present. Still single and looking.
Nash, Charles E. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. Address unknown.
Neiger, Raymond W. Group 2 from 1963 to 1965 in El Higo, Panamá.
Nein, Anita J. Group 17 from 1968 to 1971 in Cacáo de Tonosí, Los Santos.
Nein, Steven K. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in Cacáo de Tonosí, Los Santos.
Neligan, Patricia Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Neligan, Patrick Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Nelson, Jerry L. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Nelson, Patricia Ann Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Smith.
Newton, Bruce Staff from 1969 to 1971 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: Public Administrator - Community Resources Coordinator, Mayor's Office, Madison, WI.
Biography: Peace Corps volunteer - Colombia - '66-'68. Three children, ages 22, 18, 14.
Newton, Judy Staff from 1969 to 1971 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Occupation: Attorney - private practice specializing in service for children, adoption and protection.
Biography: Peace Corps volunteer - Colombia - '66-'68. Three children, ages 22, 18, 14.
Newton, Rick Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in La Colorado, Veraguas.
Occupation: Spanish language teacher.
Biography: Married to Celmira. Two daughters, Windie and Lina.
Nicholaides, Gwynne Myers Group 16 from 1969 to 1970 in Divisa, Veraguas.
Occupation: Director of International
Nicholaides III, Dr. John J. Group 16 from 1969 to 1970 in Divisa, Veraguas.
Nickell, Ralph Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in El Higo, Panamá. Address unknown.
Nickell, Sandra Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in El Higo, Panamá. Address unknown.
Nieto Jr., Joseph Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Niewoehner, Carolina Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Niewoehner, Gene Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Nishimoto, Robert T. Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in Isla del Cano, San Blas.
Noonan, Joan Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: Liddell.
Nordorf, Bryna Group 7 from 1964 to 1966. See: Herbold.
O'Brien, Douglas J. Group 14 from 1967 to 1970 in Rincón Largo de Veraguas.
O'Brien, Gerald P. Group 20 from 1970 to 1971. Address unknown.
O'Brien, Maritza Spouse of Group 14 volunteer Doug O'Brien.
O'Dell, Alice (Kohn) Matusow Group 15 from 1967 to 1969 in San Andrés, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist/Associ-ate Director.
Biography: Served with husband Barry Kohn in San Andreas, Chiriquí. Barry died in 1987. One son - Daniel - is a freshman at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. Interested in being a Public Policy major. I got my Masters Degree in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College in 1972. Moved to Charleston, SC in 1981 (Sullivan's Island, 15 minutes away to be exact). Last five years - Associate Director of Dorchester Alcohol and Drug - a family treatment/addictions agency. Jan. 1, 1990, married William O'Dell, a pediatrician. Survived Hurricane Hugo, though had to move from house on Sullivan's Island for a year. All is well. Thank you for your efforts.
O'Keeffe, Mary Ellen McCarville Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Buena Vista, Colón.
Occupation: Community College Instructor.
Biography: Married since 1968 to Kevin M. O'Keeffe. We are the parents of three sons, Sean - 20, Brian - 18, and Conor - 14. I am currently working on my doctorate in Educational Leadership at Seattle University along with teaching full time at Edmonds Community College. My research is on leadership and Family Support and Education programs around the country. Volunteering is still important to me. At the present time, I am a Commissioner on the Seattle Commission for Children and Youth.
O'Malley, James Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in Chiriquí.O'Malley, Kathy Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in Chiriquí.
O'Neill, Kathleen E. Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Odinov-Daniels, Lynn Group 11 from 1966 to 1969 in Panama City.
Oliphant, James Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Concepción, Panamá.
Olson, Larry Group 8 from 1965 to 1967. Deceased.
Orr, Steven Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Santiago, Veraguas, and Panama City.
Occupation: International consultant.
Biography: Steve was born in Joplin, MO, and currently lives in Miami. He has a BA, served in the USAF from 1957 - 1960, worked for USAID in Viet Nam where he was wounded in a mine attack. He is married to Maureen and has two boys, Sean, 22, who recently graduated from college and married, and Brendan, 19.
Orton, Joel Group 8 from 1965 to 1967.
Ososki, Edward J. Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Bocas del Toro.
Biography: Works with St. Louis University Alumni Association. Married in 1990.
Othón, Kathleen Hansen Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in El Real, Darién.
Occupation: L.P.N. currently working on RN requirements.
Biography: Married, three children, 1st grandchild due in April. Working in ICU at Gorgas Army Hospital in Panama. Retirement plans in '91 to return to USA to continue studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Overholt, John Michael Group 14 from 1967 to 1969.
Owen, Diann Group 6 from 1964 to 1966. Address unknown.
Oyala, John Group 8 from 1965 to 1967.
Occupation: Teacher.
Biography: Wife Martha, daughter Tonya.
John wrote in Group 8's 1990 Annual Letter: "My position as a teacher has continued as always. My time in the district must be starting to add up as I am being asked to head more and more school projects. too bad they don't pay extra. Must be that they knew a volunteer when they saw one."
"Probably the most rewarding and remarkable two days of the year were spent in Eugene, Oregon. Lots of comradery and knowledge shared. RPCV's from Panama gathered and shared information about the past, present, and future. And Bud [Keith] can really move the old Nike runners. I was honored to be able to go in an RPCV race as his guide. Way to go Raymond."
Palmer, Frank H. Group 10 from 1966 to 1968. Address unknown.
Parsons, Jeffrey G. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Palmas Bellas, Colón.
Parsons, Virginia Lewis Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Boquete, Chiriquí. Deceased.
Biography: Virginia worked in Boquete, Chiriquí Province and lived at El Fundador Hotel from 1964 to 1966. She married Glen Lewis, a long-time American resident in Panama. They were married in 1966 and lived in Cerro Punta, Chiriquí in a home built by Mr. Lewis. They died at their home in a flash flood in April 1970.
Paschall, Stephen P. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Pueblo Nuevo, Panamá.
Occupation: Social Work - Mental Retardation.
Biography: Still adjusting to being back in the states.
Patterson, James Group 21A from 1991 to 1992 in Las Pavas, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Penney, Bonnie Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: Ulrich.
Perez, Ellen Group 15 from 1968 to 1970. See: Lanahan.
Perez, Manuel Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City.
Perez, Mario R. Group 15 from 1968 to 1971 in Santa Fé, Veraguas.
Perkins, Jerry Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Corozal, Herrera.
Occupation: Public Affairs Director for Iowa Corn Promotion Board/Iowa Corn Growers Assoc.
Peterson, David C. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: TWA Sales
Peterson, Karen Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: Carpenter.
Pilgrim, Robert Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Pillow, Jon S. Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Panama City.
Pillow, Judith Tyson Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Panama City.
Pitkin, Molly Stevenson Group 15 from 1968 to 1970 in Pocrí, Los Santos.
Pitt, Martha A. (Pat) Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Pitt, Robert D. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Plain, Kathy Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Ankerson.
Plashal, Elizabeth (Betty) Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Coclé.
Plashal, John Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Coclé.
Platt, Anne F. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Barrio La Playita, Colón.
Occupation: Landscaper and Physical Therapist.
Biography: 69-70 Mass General; 70-72 Director of Physical Therapy at Middlesex County Hospital in Waltham, MA; 72-73 ABC radio correspondent, Santiago, Chile; 74-80 Home Health Care Physical Therapist; 88-91 Chairman, County Children's Services Board; 88-91 President, PGS Landscapers. Married twenty-five years; 5 children.
Platt III, George I. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Barrios La Playita, Colón.
Occupation: Attorney.
Biography: 71-72 Harvard Center for Law and Education; 72-73 Overseas Fellowship - International Legal Center, Catholic U Law School Professor, Santiago, Chile; 73 ABC television consultant, Santiago, Chile; 73-74 Boston Legal Services; 75-present private law practice in FL (Platt Haas & Landsman); 78-80 Elected County Commissioner in Broward County, FL; 84-88 Democratic Party Chairman. Married twenty-five years; 5 children.
Podolsky, Nano Byrnes Group 10 from 1965 to 1967 in Paraíso, Los Santos.
Occupation: Acting coordinator, Extended Learning Program, Salt Lake City School District.
Biography: Great husband, three children (Susan - 16, Laura - 13, Sam - 11); four out of five of us speak/study Spanish. Gil is stalwartly mono-lingual. We'd love to travel to Panama and are encouraged that volunteers have returned.
Podzus, Sandra Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: Cameron.
Poitras, Jim Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Polit, Gus Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in San Bartolo, Veraguas.
Pope, William P. Jr. Group 15 from 1968 to 1970.
Powell, Douglas J. Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Capira, Panamá.
Occupation: Doug married another Panama PCV, Mary Miskevich, and has been teaching school.
Powell, Mary Miskevich Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Lídice, Panamá.
Poynter, Richard Group 18 from 1969 to 1971. Address unknown.
Praast, Darlene Group 13 from 1967 to 1969. See: Strobel.
Pradere, John Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in David, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Accountant
Price, Red Star Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in San Blas.
Proper, Carl L. Group 15 from 1968 to 1971 in Panamá Viejo, Panamá.
Occupation: Assistant to the President, ILGWU
Biography: Have worked for ILGWU 15 years, now serve as Executive Director of Council for American Fashion, or federally-funded labor management committee. Married 5 1/2 years to Joyce Pulcini, a Nurse Practitioner who develops health care models at Mental Retardation Institute, teaches at Columbia, 2 children: Marjorie (5) and John (3).
Pucello, Dennis Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Panama City.
Putnal, Jim Group 6 from 1964 to 1966.
Quigley, Ellen P. Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Ailigandí, San Blas.
Ralph Jr., Regis R. Group 1 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Ramsey, Dan L. Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in La Raya de Santa Maria, Veraguas.
Occupation: Lab Technician.
Ramsey, Linda G. Group 14 from 1967 to 1968 in La Raya de Santa Maria, Veraguas.
Occupation: Librarian.
Biography: We have two children: Gabe, 17 and Dana, 16. I am currently working on a Master's Degree at the University of Missouri.
Read, Mary E. Group 9. See: Beth.
Reed, Florence Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Santa Rita, Coclé.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Reiter, Margaret Meeks Group 14. See: Meeks.
Reuschle, Susan Mundy Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in París de Parita, Herrera.
Reynolds, James Group 9 from 1965 to 1968.
Occupation: Bilingual Teacher
Reynolds, Patricia Group 9 from 1965 to 1968. See: Aalvik.
Rezabek, Dale J. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in El Valle, Coclé.
Occupation: Education Administration.
Richman, Irene J. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in San Blas and Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Clinical Social Worker.
Biography: Immediately following my Peace Corps tour, I located in Knoxville, TN and was employed as a social worker in a state mental hospital. During the following years I birthed a son (1971), presently a sophomore Fish and Wildlife major at O.S.U.; divorced (1974); graduated from Law School at U.C. Davis; was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (1976); learned how to loom weave; volunteered as a refugee relocation caseworker with the Red Cross and an ESL teacher with the public schools; was a legal representative with Legal Aid; did disability rights work with Portland Bureau of Buildings and the State Legislature. I've served on many Boards, Task Forces, Committees, etc., most recently as a Commissioner with the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission. Finally, I've full circled to return to social work, having opened a private practice specializing in the treatment of people adjusting to chronic illness/disability, abuse, multiple personality disorders and addictions. In the spiritual world, I have reconnected with my Jewish roots and went to the extreme role of serving as the President of my building-less congregation. Next to Peace Corps days, this was the most challenging position to find myself in for a year of tough leadership. I am guided by the wisdom of Auntie Mame: "...life is a banquet and most poor fools are starving to death."
Richman, Mark H. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in San Blas.
Richmond, Roberto Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Santa Rosa. Address unknown.
Ricke, Bill Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Rico, Roy Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Panama City, and in Penonomé, Coclé.
Riggle, Harold E. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Aguadulce, Coclé.
Riggle, Joan A. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Aguadulce, Coclé.
Rithie, Byron Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Cacao, Panamá.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Ritter, Carol A. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Panama City.
Occupation: R.N.
Biography: I now work at Elwyn, Inc. It is a long term care facility for mentally ill and mentally retarded. I have been back in Philadelphia since 1973 after 3 years in CO. I finished by BS in 1976 & my Master's in Health Administration in 1988 & School nurse certification in 1989.
Rittgers, Jon C. Group 2 from 1963 to 1965 in San Carlitos, Chiriquí, and in Alanje, Chiriquí.
Rivera, Ronald Group 17 from 1969 to 1972.
Robart, Andrew W. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in Panama City. Address unknown.
Roberts, Florence (Daisy) Ehlert Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Panamá Viejo, Panamá.
Occupation: Psychologist
Biography: Finished graduate school as a certified school psychologist. She does two jobs -- evaluations (psycho educational) for a group of clinical psychologists and manages her father's rental cottages on the beach. Her oldest daughter is a senior at Georgia Tech in electrical engineering. He youngest is a high schol junior doing well...and devoting lots of energy to being captain of the Dance Team.
Robertson, Marion Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in San Blas. Deceased.
Robertson, Robert A. In Santiago, Veraguas from 1967 to 1969.
Occupation: Farmer.
Biography: Any RPCV welcome to drop by when visiting Europe or UK. Welcome guaranteed!
Robert was the first of three volunteers in the British Volunteer Programme working with the Cooperativa Juan XXIII in Santiago, Veraguas. He arrived in Panama in April 1967 after a short assignment in Belize.
Since returning to the U.K., he has farmed in the South of England and has had the pleasure of entertaining many ex Panama PCVs such as Neal Horenstein, Hugh Fremantle, Mary Jo Flanigon, Jean Clark, Kati Whitaker Davidson, and Robert Ferraro.
Robinson, Janet Francis Sears Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Somehow after 25 years I am getting Peace Corps mailings. The timing is very serendipitous as my 22 year old daughter is in the process of applying to the Peace Corps. It has been on my mind a lot lately as I've been sharing "peace stories" with her. A nice circle.
I would like to have my correct name on the mailings. Michael Sears and I parte ways 20 plus year ago.
Rockhill, Leroy Group 2 from 1963 to 1965. Address unknown.
Rodgers, Marcia P. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Cañas, Los Santos.
Rodriguez, Barbara Zack Group 19 from 1970 to 1971.
Rodriguez, Frank R. Group 13 from 1967 to 1969 in Marañón, Panamá.
Occupation: Health and Classroom Teacher.
Biography: Worked three additional years with Peace Corps recruiting on college campuses; 2 1/2 years in Health Department - Los Angeles - Oxnard, California. Received M.Ed. in reading at the University of Texas - El Paso. Sixteen years teaching high school reading. Went for 1 1/2 years to Saudi Arabia area.
Rodriguez, Julian Group 1 from 1963 to 1965 in La Raya de Santa María, Colón.
Occupation: Personnel Management Specialist (now retired).
Biography: After Peace Corps Service, I joined the work force of the Panama Canal Company (now PC Commission), working in various positions of personnel management. I opted to retire early in 1987 with 25 years of federal service. Vene and I are now living in Aschaffensburg Germany where she works for the U.S. Army. We expect to return to the U.S. in late 1991.
Rodriguez, Vene Group 1 from 1963 to 1965 in Soná, Colón.
Occupation: Education Services Coordinator.
Biography: After Peace Corps service, I took time out to raise four children (2 boys, 2 girls). I rejoined the work force in 1975 at the Canal Zone Mental Health Center as a Psychology Technician. In 1979, I was transferred to the U.S. Army as an Education Counselor. I have lived and worked in Germany since 1984. My current tour expires in Sept 1991, when we will return to the states.
Rolling, Joseph J. Group 4 from 1964 to 1966 in La Mata, Veraguas.
Romness, Gary Group 8 from 1965 to 1968 in Llano Nopo, Chiriquí.
Occupation:
Biography: Gary lives in Norway with his wife Else, son Christen - "a talented teenager now in Junior High School", and daughter Corine, "still our sweet little girl but with a mind of her own... ."
Gary wrote in Group 8's 1990 Annual Letter: "Else keeps the home fires burning plus working two days a week at the local hospital. My big thing this year has been the purchase of a 1957 Pontiac Super Chief with less than 40,000 actual miles. It is a three generation Romness car originally belonging to Grandpa Romness, then my uncle, and now me. I am greasing up my hair with plans of bringing the car to Norway soon."
Roper, Bessie M. Group 13 from 1966 to 1969 in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí.
Roper, Herschel J. Group 13 from 1966 to 1969 in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí.
Rossetti, John Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in El Nancito, Panamá.
Occupation: Assistant Chief Dental Services Branch, U.S. Public Health Service, Indian Health Service.
Biography: From 1967-1968 John was a pharmacist in Massachusetts and a high school English teacher. During 1968 he studied at the University of Northern Colorado for a Masters of Education degree which he did not finish. Also in 1968 he worked on an outward bound program for teachers. From 1968 - 1972 John was a pharmacist in Massachusetts, a student in Pennsylvania, and attended the West Virginia school of Dentistry. From 1972 - 1973 he was a dentist at Holloman AFB in New Mexico followed by a stint as a dentist in Nakom Phanom AFB in Thailand from 1973 - 1974. From 1974 - 1978 John was a dentist with the USPHS, Mesacalero Apache Indian Reservation, New Mexico and on the Alamo Navajo Reservation, New Mexico. From 1978 - 1982 he was the Area Dental Officer, USPHS, Indian Health Service, California Program Office,. John earned his Masters of Public Health from the University of California at Berkeley from 1982 - 1983, after which he worked as Chief Professional Services, Indian Health Services, California Program Office. From 1985 to present he works with the USPHS, Indian health Service.
John is married to Linda Elaine and they have two children, Lisa, 13, and Nicholas, 9.
Rossiter, Andrea Veloso Group 10 from 1966 to 1968.
Rousar, Franklin Dale Group 9 from 1965 to 1967.
Roxby, Carol Ann Group 7 from 1964 to 1965. See: Chiricello.
*Rushton, Charles Robert Group 14 from 1967 to 1969.
Ryan, John D. (Jack) Group 16 from 1968 to 1970 in Colón, Colón.
Ryser-Fox, Mary Ann Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Las Lajas, Los Santos.
Occupation: Homemaker/volunteer.
Biography: Master's-Family & Child Development; Youth & Community Director for YWCA; Director, Transportation Agency for Elderly; Day care provider. Married 15 years and try to keep up with a 12 year old and an 8 year old. Presently working with children with disabilities three afternoons a week; spent last year in Germany while Mike was on sabbatical. Tomorrow, I'll decide what I want to do when I grow up!
Saggese, Robert B. Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Panama City. Address unknown.
Salvador, Marilyn Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Salvador, Vernon Group 13 from 1967 to 1969.
Samaniego, Elaine Lohnas de Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Villa Rosario, Panamá.
Samuels, Ann Sargent Group 7 from 1964 to 1965 in Chupampa, Herrera.
Occupation: R.N. - Head Nurse, Labor and Delivery.
Samuels, Robert Group 3 from 1963 to 1965 in La Palma, Darién, and in Chiriquí Grande, Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Attorney.
Sanhuber, Marisue Group 9 from 1965 to 1967. See: Zillig.
Sardina, Ofelia Montilla Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Montijo, Veraguas.
Occupation: Wife of Paul Sardina.
Biography: Have 2 daughters born in Panama and one born in Palau Islands, Micronesia.
Sardina, Paul J. Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Montijo, Veraguas, and in El Tamarindo, El Salvador.
Occupation: Bilingual/ESL teacher in State prison.
Biography: Many inmates are from Latin America. Some from Colón, Panama City, San Miguel, El Salvador, Ponce, Puerto Rico, the very places where I served and lived during my Peace Corps years. Since the time, I married a Panamanian girl in El Salvador (having fled Panama in'71). I've returned a few times to see little improvements and sometimes more of a deterioration of the economic development effort we made.
Sargent, Ann M. Group 7 from 1964 to 1965 in Chupampa, Herrera. See: Samuels.
Schiffer, Edward Group 19 from 1970 to 1971.
Schmidt, Darrell P. Group 2 from 1963 to 1965 in Montijo, Veraguas. Address unknown.
Schnebly Jr., John Group 15 from 1968 to 1969. Address unknown.
Scott, Barbara McKenzie Group 10 from 1966 to 1968 in Almirante, Bocas del Toro.
Occupation: Spanish Associate
Sears, Janet Group 13. See: Francis.
Sears, Michael S. Group 13 from 1966 to 1968.
Senecal, Vance R. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969 in Chitré, Herrera.
Seppi, Dino Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Nanzal, Coclé.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Seyler, Jan Group 15 from 1967 to 1970 in Las Trancas, Los Santos.
Occupation: High School Guidance Counselor.
Seyler, Louis Group 15 from 1967 to 1970 in Las Trancas, Los Santos.
Occupation: L.C.S.W. private practice Chesapeake, VA.
Sharp, Norman F. Group 9 from 1965 to 1967 in Sora (Bejuco), Panamá.
Shearer, Carla J. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: Blomo.
Shuffler, Cecil A. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Hollywood, Panamá.
Occupation: Real estate.
Shuffler, Paulette DiYanni Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Chorrillo, Panamá.
Siebenaler, James C. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Cerro Iglesias.
Occupation: IBM college recruiter.
Biography: Twenty five years with IBM. Married, wife Sheila, one son Tony, two daughters, Tricia and Sarah.
Silver, Keith Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Llano Grande, Coclé.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Singh, Ranjit S. Group ?.
Slater, Gregory C. Group 18 from 1969 to 1971. Address unknown.
Slatta, Richard W. Group 17 from 1969 to 1970 in San Miguelito, Panamá.
Occupation: History professor.
Biography: I write and teach about Latin American history at North Carolina State University. Books to date: Cowboys of the Americas (1990), Bandidos (1987), Gauchos and the Vanishing Frontier (1983).
Slattery, Kitty Group 3 from 1963 to 1965. See: Vandehey.
Slattery, Peter N. Group 8 from 1965 to 1967 in Yaviza, Darién.
Occupation: Consultant - marine biology.
Biography: Work at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories on Monterey Bay, California as a researcher on invertebrate communities of the shallow sea bottom.
With a partner own a consulting company which does marine and terrestrial biological consulting (= report writing after field work) and works with local projects using native plants for restoration.
Slaymaker, Leroy D. Group 8 from 1965 to 1968 in Penonomé, Coclé.
Biography: Extended in Panama. Drafted in to the Army and went to Korea. Married Korean women, returned to Iowa, various jobs, bought flower business, and teach community development in community college.
Smedberg, Barry Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Chicá, Panamá.
Biography: While in Panama, I married Betty, my sweetheart from home. She was sworn in the Peace Corps in Panama, and then we immediately left to serve two years in the Dominican Republic. We now have two teenage kids.
For several years, I was on Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley's executive staff. I am now Executive Director of the San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council. I'm also an assistant scoutmaster.
Smith, Hugh I. Group 6 from 1964 to 1966 in Monagrillo, Herrera.
Smith, Kimberlee Group 22 from 1991 to 1993 in Alfajía, Colón.
Occupation: Current Peace Corps Volunteer.
Smith, Janice E. Group 14 from 1967 to 1969. See: Wright.
Smith, Marsden R. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in Santiago, Veraguas.
Smith, Richard M. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Marañón, Panamá, and in El Volcán, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Retired. (Program Analyst, New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. )
Biography: After Peace Corps, worked in advertising and sales. Later, graduate work in political philosophy. Extensive work in state budgeting practices. Also, owned an inn in the Adirondack Mountains. Married to Cynthia Smith. Enjoy skiing, biking and travel.
Smith, Roger Group 20 from 1970 to 1971 in Penonomé, Coclé.
Occupation: Labor Relations Specialist.
Smith, Steve Group 16 from 1969 to 1971 in Veraguas.
Smith, Thomas E. Group 18 from 1969 to 1971 in Los Montes, Veraguas.
Snead, Frederick M. Group 17 from 1969 to 1971 in San Miguelito, Panamá.
Snider, Vera Group 15 from 1968 to 1970. See: Dudley.
Spangler, Stephen H. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Barriada San José, Chiriquí.
Occupation: Management Analyst, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Biography: After leaving Panama, I worked for Agency for International Development in South Viet Nam and then in Liberia. Since 1972 I have lived and worked in the Washington, D.C. area. Married, wife Barbara, one son Christopher, 8, and one daughter Elizabeth, 6.
Spencer, Joseph A. Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Colón, Colón.
Spencer, Valerie Gilkes Group 7 from 1964 to 1966 in Colón, Colón.
