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PAST EVENTS
How to be an Amazing Volunteer Overseas Book Launch - October 19th, 2021
Susan E. Gibson was in conversation with Leslie Gross, Managing Director, Americas East of The Philanthropy Workshop, and special guest, Kennedy Odede of SHOFCO, to talk about the most rewarding, challenging, and surprising things she experienced in 30 years of volunteering and working abroad in countries including Haiti, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Guyana, and Uganda, among others, and share her top tips for anyone looking to get out into the world and make a difference post- COVID-19.
*Please note, there was a technical glitch so you will see Kennedy's face for the first 12 minutes and then it will revert to focusing on whomever is speaking.
Truth & Service: Studying & Volunteering Abroad
March 16th, 2022
Susan E. Gibson was in conversation with Brielle Smith: Campus Ambassador, Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, Leslie Gross: Philanthropy Workshop Director, Former Senior Obama Official, & Wanjiku Kibui: International Finance/Operations Consultant discussing best practices for working & volunteering abroad. The panel discussion was held at Howard University and was moderated by Moderated by Dr. Leelannee Malin: Director, Annenberg Honors Program.
Book Discussion & Signing with Nurturing Minds April 19, 2022
Nurturing Minds & SEGA Co-Founder Polly Dolan spoke with Author & long-time Nurturing Minds & SEGA supporter, Susan E. Gibson, about her new book, How to be an Amazing Volunteer Overseas.
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