ChairLiz Rafala
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Vice-ChairDylan Thompson
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SecretaryChloe Rekow
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Project Manager
LIZ RAFALA, 22, is a friendship bracelet-enthusiast, photography-lover, and aspiring world traveler who hopes to one day combine her passions for media and traveling into a career.
She graduated from a small college in Maryland with a degree in Economics and International Studies, where she explored her love for traveling and advanced her multimedia skills. From studying abroad in Egypt to interning at a grassroots NGO in the Philippines to working at her college’s Mul timedia Production Center, she was able to gain new skills, meet new people, and learn more about the world.
When she isn’t being chased by the dogs or sheep in her community, she can be found facilitating English lessons, crafts, and games at the dar chabab in her small village in Northern Morocco.
* Responsible for all staff communication and the “big picture *
She graduated from a small college in Maryland with a degree in Economics and International Studies, where she explored her love for traveling and advanced her multimedia skills. From studying abroad in Egypt to interning at a grassroots NGO in the Philippines to working at her college’s Mul timedia Production Center, she was able to gain new skills, meet new people, and learn more about the world.
When she isn’t being chased by the dogs or sheep in her community, she can be found facilitating English lessons, crafts, and games at the dar chabab in her small village in Northern Morocco.
* Responsible for all staff communication and the “big picture *
WEBSITE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DYLAN THOMPSON, 25, born and raised in San Diego, California, is an outdoor and sports enthusiast (particularly hiking and playing volleyball). He first graduated from Concordia University Irvine in California with a bachelor's degree in marketing and finance and then pursued a master's degree at the University of Nottingham while living in the U.K.
His passion for websites, SEO, and marketing in general not only stems from his studies, but also from his professional experience with Reef and a digital marketing agency.
Now, he and his wife Jacqueline are living in a relatively large city situated along the edge of the Middle Atlas Mountains. They both enjoy writing content for their blog which showcases their experiences and gives a glimpse into Moroccan culture!
* Responsible for the website and volunteer resources *
His passion for websites, SEO, and marketing in general not only stems from his studies, but also from his professional experience with Reef and a digital marketing agency.
Now, he and his wife Jacqueline are living in a relatively large city situated along the edge of the Middle Atlas Mountains. They both enjoy writing content for their blog which showcases their experiences and gives a glimpse into Moroccan culture!
* Responsible for the website and volunteer resources *
Outreach & External Communications
ALYSSA JONES, 30, New Yorker, fashion PR maven and fast talker and walker, left the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple for the sun and surf of the northern coast in the Rif region of Morocco. For the past 8 years, Alyssa has worked with fashion brands large and small, including Gucci, Public School, Tracy Reese, Cuyana and Naadam, to craft and implement successful PR strategies that tell an enthralling brand narrative through media placements, digital marketing, VIP dressing, and fashion shows. With a passion for service, Alyssa was also able to create meaningful philanthropic partnerships between her brands and organizations to bring much deserved attention to worthy causes. This passion for service also drove her to look at ways to leverage her skill set outside of the fashion industry to make a more grassroots impact. The Peace Corps provided the opportunity to jump continents and collaborate with a new and exciting community.
Alyssa has an in-depth understanding of the importance of media and strategic storytelling which led her to jump at the chance to be a part of the MMC. Alyssa hopes to utilize her expertise to uplift PCV and Moroccan stories to amplify the great work that is being done through Peace Corps Morocco.
* Responsible for all non-Peace Corps Morocco and Peace Corps Morocco R/PCV communication *
Alyssa has an in-depth understanding of the importance of media and strategic storytelling which led her to jump at the chance to be a part of the MMC. Alyssa hopes to utilize her expertise to uplift PCV and Moroccan stories to amplify the great work that is being done through Peace Corps Morocco.
* Responsible for all non-Peace Corps Morocco and Peace Corps Morocco R/PCV communication *
Social Marketing & Brand Communications
CHLOE REKOW, 28, lover of carbs and cheese, passionate about people and travel, still navigating the idea of cooking for herself, most likely to be found behind the lens. After graduating from Denison University, with a double major in Communications and Spanish, Chloe was called to the mountains and was fortunate enough to enjoy five beautiful years in Colorado working in Marketing and Communications, and spending as much time outdoors. Now living smackdab in the middle of Morocco, she is constantly refalling in love with the people and beauty of this country, accepting any and all invitations for a meal, and dancing as often as possible.
Combining her love for photography, social media, and adventure, Chloe is thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of sharing the unique Peace Corps Morocco experience.
* Responsible for social media accounts *
Combining her love for photography, social media, and adventure, Chloe is thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of sharing the unique Peace Corps Morocco experience.
* Responsible for social media accounts *