Scibior ’16 Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return Overseas

JACQUELYN SCIBIOR ’16 is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020.

The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“From a young age, I knew I wanted to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer, particularly in a Spanish-speaking country,” says Scibior. “I look forward to the many ways my life will be impacted by working in a country with a unique culture.”

Scibior graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. She serves as a health volunteer in Peru and works with the local community and partner organizations on sustainable development projects.

“The world is at a critical juncture. The largest global vaccination effort in history is underway while other widespread health, social, political and environmental issues continue to erode the foundation of our global society. Actions taken in the next few years have the potential to fundamentally impact development trajectories for decades to come,” said Peace Corps CEO Carol Spahn. “Peace Corps volunteers returning to Peru will work alongside community members to support urgent development efforts and build critical connections.”