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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion - Paths in Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Curious about public health careers?  \n\n\n\nThree seasoned professionals—who’ve navigated mental health and Medicaid policy\, global health systems\, clinical practice\, and community-centered leadership—will share the stories behind their careers: the pivotal moments\, the unexpected detours\, and what keeps them committed to this work. You’ll discover what skills matter most\, how to find your niche across different sectors\, and how to stay grounded in purpose. Whether you’re just starting out or reconsidering your path\, this conversation will give you real insight into the kind of impact public health professionals can have. \n\n\n\nPanelists:   \n\n\n\n\n\nTrina Dutta (MPH)\, Chief of Staff\, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (RPCV Nepal)\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren Kwok (MSN\, FNP-BC\, MPH\, LSSGB)\, Clinician Associate Investigator and Digital Health Nurse Practitioner\, Brillient Corporation (RPCV Response Zambia)\n\n\n\n\n\nKristie McComb (MPH)\, Managing Director\, Global Patient Support\, American Cancer Society (RPCV Burkina Faso)\n\n\n\n\n\nBios to be posted shortly \n\n\n\nWe will be in room 401-G at the MLK Library. We will not be recording\, so make sure you RSVP so you don’t miss out on a great conversation!
URL:https://rpcvw.org/event/paths-in-public-health/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G St NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001
CATEGORIES:RPCV/W Hosted Events
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SUMMARY:Volunteer with Community of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Aya to volunteer with Community of Hope. Volunteers will receive a free Peace Corps T-shirt. Please RSVP on this site so we can email you about a preferred size. Also\, you will need to make a volunteer account on the Community of Hope website to sign up to volunteer. Please don’t forget to RSVP on this page as well.
URL:https://rpcvw.org/event/volunteer-with-community-of-hope-2/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Partner Led Events,RPCV/W Hosted Events
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SUMMARY:French Conversation Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Parlez-vous Français? \n\n\n\nJoin RPCV/W and French Conversation in Northern Virginia group for an evening of French conversation and exchange at the Library of Congress on Thursday June 25 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. \n\n\n\nFrench level: intermediate to native fluency \n\n\n\nDrinks and snacks: will be available for purchase \n\n\n\nTo attend: \n\n\n\n\nClick here to sign up for free ticket to access the Library of Congress\n\n\n\n\n2. RSVP here on RPCV/W’s website so we know how many to expect (link below) \n\n\n\nLook for the French flag on the top floor to find the group! \n\n\n\nÀ bientôt
URL:https://rpcvw.org/event/french-conversation-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Library of Congress\, 101 Independence Ave SE\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20540
CATEGORIES:RPCV/W Hosted Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Summer BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Come join RPCV/W in Arlington\, VA at Virginia Highlands Park for our Annual BBQ  on Saturday\, July 11th from 12:30 – 4:30 PM. \n\n\n\nThis is an inclusive and family-friendly event open to RPCVs of all ages and walks of life\, their friends and family\, and anyone with whom the mission of Peace Corps resonates with (prospective volunteers etc.). \n\n\n\nLocation perks: \n\n\n\n\nMetro accessible (6 min walk to the yellow and blue lines)\n\n\n\nPlayground for kids\n\n\n\nDog park​\n\n\n\n\nTickets include all food and drinks  (vegan\, vegetarian and meat options\, sides\, snacks\, desserts\, drinks etc.). *please do NOT bring anything! \n\n\n\nTickets are NOT available yet. However\, this will be pricing:  \n\n\n\n\n$15 early-bird for members (with current active paid membership) (available until 6/30)\n\n\n\n\nStarting 6/30: \n\n\n\n\n$20 \n\n\n\n\nOther pricing:  \n\n\n\n\n$5 for kids (ages 5-15)\n\n\n\nFree for kids under 5!\n\n\n\n\nTickets go on sale starting May 26th! \n\n\n\np.s. Please don’t make a missteak by not RSVPing ‘Yes’ to the Annual RPCV/W BBQ.
URL:https://rpcvw.org/event/2026-summer-bbq/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Park\, 1600 S Hayes St\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:RPCV/W Hosted Events
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SUMMARY:Post BBQ After Party
DESCRIPTION:Keep the party going! All are welcome.
URL:https://rpcvw.org/event/post-bbq-after-party/
LOCATION:Nighthawk Brewery & Pizza\, 1201 S Joyce St\, Alrington\, Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Shelton":MAILTO:president@rpcvw.org
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SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to buzz in! 🎤 🟦 \n\n\n\nAre you heading to Peace Corps Connect 2026? Kick off the festivities with a night of high-stakes trivia and low-stakes networking at our Peace Corps Jeopardy! Pre-Conference Happy Hour. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Penn Social on July 17th to test your knowledge of all things Peace Corps. Whether you’re an expert on global geography or just really good at identifying obscure host-country snacks\, this is your time to shine. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Highlights:\n\n\n\n\nHost with the Most: We’re thrilled to have two-time Jeopardy! champion and RPCV Timor-Leste\, Quentin Powers\, leading the game.\n\n\n\nConnect & Clink: Meet fellow attendees and swap service stories before the conference officially kicks off.\n\n\n\nThe Deets: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Penn Social\, 801 E St NW.\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited and registration is required!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe category is: Fun. The answer is: You\, being there. 🏆
URL:https://rpcvw.org/event/pre-conference-kickoff/
LOCATION:Penn Social\, 801 E St NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia
CATEGORIES:Partner Led Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Shelton":MAILTO:veep@rpcvw.org
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