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‘A Million Miles: My Peace Corps Journey’ Book Talk

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‘A Million Miles: My Peace Corps Journey’ Book Talk

‘A Million Miles: My Peace Corps Journey’ with Author Jody Olsen Will Be Free Talk in Silver Spring on Tuesday, Dec. 10

Author Jody Olsen will give a free talk about her book “A Million Miles: My Peace Corps Journey” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. This book talk will be hosted by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. 
 
Although the program is free, advance registration is required.  Register here

When Jody Olsen enlisted as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tunisia in 1966, she was fleeing familial tragedy and the stifling societal norms of her Salt Lake City upbringing. However, her service in Tunisia upended her religious and cultural beliefs and propelled her into a six-decade career with the Peace Corps, culminating in her directorship of the agency.

Dr. Olsen’s captivating memoir, “A Million Miles: My Peace Corps Journey,” reveals the personal and professional challenges she faced throughout her career, which spanned the Reagan era, Sept. 11 and the first Trump Administration. She writes candidly about her struggles as a woman in leadership. The memoir is a sharp, vulnerable portrait and a testament to the transformative power of leadership and self-discovery. 
 
Dr. Olsen served as the 20th director of the Peace Corps between March 2018 and January 2021. With the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Olsen made the unprecedented decision to evacuate all 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers and bring them safely back to the United States. Dr. Olsen also championed global women’s economic empowerment, opened Peace Corps in a new country, Viet Nam, and re-opened three countries in which Peace Corps had previously served.

This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.

 

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Roy, seems that your review is making it a must-read for those inspired by leadership and self-discovery!

Dec 07, 2024 02:14 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Great information, thanks for sharing Roy!!!

In the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Olsen made the unprecedented decision to evacuate all 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers and bring them safely back to the United States.

Dec 07, 2024 04:24 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Great information to share with your community - that book talk sounds very interesting, and is one I'd attend if in the area!

Dec 07, 2024 05:15 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. Jody Olsen would definitely be one to have a robust conversation about the Peace Corps, the good and the bad. What a wealth of information. For me it would be one sided with my participation limited to "tell me more"! Enjoy your day.

Dec 07, 2024 05:50 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

This looks like a really interesting one. I may just need to pick it up.

Dec 07, 2024 07:29 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Roy,
This sounds like a very interesting session.  As I recall, President Kennedy started the Peace Corp in 1961.  I understand the Peace Corp has begun sending volunteers out again since recalling them all during Covid.

Dec 07, 2024 08:52 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Roy - I had a buyer client and a boss prior to real estate who were former Peace Corps volunteers.  The organization has certainly had far-reaching impact in our world.  

Dec 07, 2024 10:07 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- What an interesting life!!!! This books sounds like a good one to read. 

Dec 07, 2024 10:24 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Join us for an enriching us with author Jody Olsen as she shares her inspiring journey in the Peace Corps, Roy Kelley!

Dec 07, 2024 12:23 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

This is great information to share with your Montgomery County neighbors, Roy.

Dec 07, 2024 03:17 PM