South Africa 2006-2008

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Brad was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of South Africa. As a volunteer, he worked at a rural, district hospital in a clinic specializing in HIV/AIDS health care. Projects included the identification of the late AIDS-stage arrival of HIV patients at the clinic where he worked, the development of a system to help find HIV patients who failed to return for medical follow-up visits, and youth outreach work.

After returning to the United States, Brad took a position as a Research Scientist at the University of Washington, which is where he currently works. The focus
of the lab that he works in is the design and development of an effective HIV-1 vaccine. Brad was SEAPAX’s Membership Chair from 2017-2018 and has served as SEAPAX President since the beginning of 2019. He would like to continue to work towards creating a more connected, supportive, vibrant, and engaged RPCV community.

Fun fact: In his younger days, Brad was known for riding a unicycle wherever he went.

Malawi 2008-2011

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Sarah served as a Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNM) advisor in Malawi from 2008-11' working with LIwonde National Park.  Her primary projects were focused on women's empowerment in social entrepreneurialism, environmental education and conservation, and wildlife management and preservation.  Secondary projects consisted of HIV/AIDS education, prevention and sensitization, food and nutrition, water sanitization projects and support of various maternal and child health projects within rural communities.  

After Peace Corps, she has worked with migrant communities in southern Arizona providing first aid and water.  In 2015, she received her M.S. in Nursing and moved back to her home state of Washington.  She now lives in the Greenwood area and works at the University of Washington Medical Center as a Critical Care Nurse.  She hopes to continue working in global health professionally one day.  In her free time she enjoys hiking and traveling all over the local areas and those more foreign.  

Mongolia 2011-2013

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Madagascar 2013-2015

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Philippines 1984-1986

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Costa Rica 1979-1982 

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Swaziland 2008-2010

*Voting Board Member

Belize 1996-1998

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Senegal 2002-2004

Costa Rica 2006-2008

Lesotho

I served as a Rural Community Development Volunteer in Costa Rica from 2011-2013. I am passionate about reading and read at least one book a week. For this reason, I’m excited to serve on the board as Book Club Chair!

Fun fact: I was a participant in a Costa Rican rodeo and a Brazilian reality TV show.

Ethiopia 2012-2014

Uzbekistan 2000-2001

Joshua served in Paraguay from 05-07 as a Rural Economic Development volunteer. In this position he primarily worked for an agricultural cooperative as a business consultant. Since returning to the United States he has continued to work in finance.

I served in The Gambia, West Africa from 2014-2016, born and raised in Spokane, WA. Went to University of Washington where I double majored in Political Science and Communications.

I am currently a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. When I'm not working, I enjoy staying active and hanging with friends.  I love the outdoors- hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing. Enjoy sports, playing soccer, golf, and rugby as well as watching all sports.

I try to give back when I can and volunteer regularly with the local IRC chapter; I joined the SEAPAX board to help out because my peace corps experience was incredibly rewarding and I want to continue the mission. I'm excited to meet old and new volunteers and connect with all our members. I like to joke and have a good time! 

Fun fact: I had my appendix removed when I was 9 years old.