Raised in Utah
Abandoned by mother
Mentored by political father
Raised two children
Earned PhD in Social Work
Peace Corps Volunteer, Tunisia
Country Director Togo
Regional Director Asia-Pacific
Chief of Staff
Peace Corps Deputy Director
Peace Corps Director, 2018-2021
From Tunisia as a Peace Corps Volunteer to Washington as the Director of the Peace Corps, Jody Olsen presents an insider’s view of this national treasure.
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A Million Miles: My Peace Corps Journey
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My Mother’s Search for Self, Family, and Place
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