February 17, 2025

In this episode of “The UMB Pulse,” Jody Olsen, PhD, MSW ’72, a distinguished leader in global public service and former Peace Corps director, shares her journey from aspiring social worker to influential advocate for women’s empowerment, cross-cultural understanding, and global citizenship. Olsen, an alumna of the University of Maryland School of Social Work, discusses in detail her experiences leading transformative Peace Corps programs, overcoming challenges, and her ongoing contributions to the UMB community.

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