Bridge Builders: Do the Fulbright and the Peace Corps Programs Promote Peace?
22 June 2026, Washington, DC, USA (but online).
The Fulbright Program and the U.S. Peace Corps represent two of America’s most enduring commitments to international exchange and global service. Both programs share the goal of creating the conditions for a more peaceful and prosperous world.
Join the Fulbright Association on June 22 for a dynamic, 75-minute forum bringing together generational leaders from the Fulbright and Peace Corps communities. A distinguished panel will discuss whether grassroots international service and international exchange can serve as building blocks for global peace in an increasingly divided world.
The Program participants include:
Host: Kevin Quigley – National Board Member, Fulbright Association; three-time Fulbright Senior Specialist, PCV and CD in Thailand.
Moderator: Matt Schultz – current Peace Corps Volunteer in Georgia and Fulbright ETA in Colombia.
Panelists: Dr. Jody Olsen – Former Director of the U.S. Peace Corps and PCV in Tunisia, James Ham – Director, International Affairs NC Central University and three time CD and PCV in Guinea, Courtney Vaughan – Fulbright ETA to Laos and PCV in Armenia.
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