Welcome.

I’m Jody Olsen.

Author, educator, and longtime Peace Corps leader, I have spent my life exploring the connections between service, family, identity, and the experiences that shape who we become.

Books

A Million Miles: My Peace Corps Journey

A memoir, 2024

University of Utah Press

An inspiring memoir of adventure, learning, and the unforgettable experience that shaped a life of service.

Guilt, Grief, and Grace: My Mother’s Search for Self, Family, and Place

Coming Winter 2026-2027

University of Utah Press

A powerful story of one woman’s search for identity, belonging, and peace across a changing world.

My Peace Corps Journey

From a small town in Utah to villages in Tunisia, and later to leadership roles around the world, service has been the thread that runs through my life.

  • Peace Corps Volunteer, Tunisia
  • Country Director, Togo
  • Regional Director, Asia-Pacific
  • Chief of Staff
  • Peace Corps Director
  • and much more

Let’s Connect

For speaking engagements, book-related inquiries, or other questions, get in touch with Jody.