FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 27, 2004
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Peace Corps
Contact: Barbara Daly
Phone: 202.692.2118
Fax: 202.692.1379
Email: bdaly@peacecorps.gov |
Agency Names New Director of Crisis Corps |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director Gaddi H. Vasquez recently announced the
appointment of Mary Angelini as the agency’s new Director of Crisis Corps.
“Mary brings to Peace Corps a wealth of managerial experience and a strong
background in international affairs,” said Director Vasquez. “ We are delighted
to have Mary as part of the Peace Corps family and look forward to many future
accomplishments from the Crisis Corps’ unique international assistance program.”
The director for Crisis Corps is responsible for directing short-term,
critical needs assignments for returned Peace Corps volunteers. Crisis Corps
volunteers’ assignments range from response to natural disasters, humanitarian
assistance, disaster preparedness and mitigation, and support to countries
emerging from conflict.
Prior to her appointment, Angelini was an adjunct lecturer at Dowling College
in Oakdale, N.Y., where she taught American Government. She previously served as
the Nigeria Country Director for the International Republican Institute, where
she was responsible for staff and country operations, in addition to a $3.5
million budget. Angelini is a native New Yorker and has worked on Capitol Hill
for former U.S. Representative Rick Lazio and U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato. She
has traveled extensively throughout Africa and has lived in several countries,
including France, South Africa and Belgium.
Angelini earned a B.A. in Political Science form the State University of New
York and a Master’s of International Affairs from Columbia University’s School
for International and Public Affairs.
Since Crisis Corps’ inception in 1996, nearly 550 returned Peace Corps
volunteers have taken the opportunity to use their skills and experience to
address ongoing community needs in over 30 different countries. Crisis Corps
volunteers are placed directly with governmental and non-governmental
organizations and assignments can last an average of six months or longer. To
find out more about the Peace Corps’ Crisis Corps program,
click here.
Since 1961, more than 171,000 volunteers have served in the Peace Corps,
working in such diverse fields as education, health, HIV/AIDS education and
prevention, information technology, business development, the environment, and
agriculture. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years
of age. Peace Corps service is a two-year commitment.
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