CHAIR
Jayce Arnette, 2017-2019
Jayce was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, but hopped a state over in order to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion and Textile Design from North Carolina State University. Although she held various fashion related internships throughout her college career, she was most inspired by her work with Miracle League. Through her work with this nonprofit, Jayce had the opportunity to coach a baseball team for children with developmental and physical disabilities, building many relationships with families along the way. She is currently serving in the Marrakech region, and through her involvement with SPSN she hopes to bring resources to promote inclusion and awareness to rural areas in Morocco. After her Peace Corps service, Jayce hopes to work with brands in the fashion industry to rethink their supply chain- encouraging a more sustainable, ethical, and inclusive approach to clothing.
Jayce Arnette, 2017-2019
Jayce was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, but hopped a state over in order to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion and Textile Design from North Carolina State University. Although she held various fashion related internships throughout her college career, she was most inspired by her work with Miracle League. Through her work with this nonprofit, Jayce had the opportunity to coach a baseball team for children with developmental and physical disabilities, building many relationships with families along the way. She is currently serving in the Marrakech region, and through her involvement with SPSN she hopes to bring resources to promote inclusion and awareness to rural areas in Morocco. After her Peace Corps service, Jayce hopes to work with brands in the fashion industry to rethink their supply chain- encouraging a more sustainable, ethical, and inclusive approach to clothing.
Sarah Cox, 2018-2020
Sarah was raised in Destin Florida and attended school at Florida State University where
she earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in International Affairs.
While living in Tallahassee she held internships with the International Rescue Committee and
the House of Representatives. During her time at Florida State she had the opportunity to
volunteer with Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine Foundation, which puts on a prom for people with
special needs every year. Post Peace Corps, Sarah plans on pursuing a Masters Degree in Global
Affairs with a focus in Refugee and Migrant Studies. She is currently a volunteer in the
Fes-Meknes region where she hopes to use ballet as a means to promote life skills within her
community.
Sarah was raised in Destin Florida and attended school at Florida State University where
she earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in International Affairs.
While living in Tallahassee she held internships with the International Rescue Committee and
the House of Representatives. During her time at Florida State she had the opportunity to
volunteer with Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine Foundation, which puts on a prom for people with
special needs every year. Post Peace Corps, Sarah plans on pursuing a Masters Degree in Global
Affairs with a focus in Refugee and Migrant Studies. She is currently a volunteer in the
Fes-Meknes region where she hopes to use ballet as a means to promote life skills within her
community.
Morgan Walsh, 2018-2020
Morgan was raised in the mountains of Colorado, but moved to Upstate New York at 18
to pursue a Bachelor's degree in World Politics and Economics. During her time in university,
Morgan was an active volunteer working with refugees in her community and at the Root Farm,
which offered adaptive therapeutic horseback riding to individuals of all ages and abilities. Her
experience at the Root Farm was highly rewarding and inspired her to continue her work in
empowering individuals of all abilities through inclusive, adaptive, and respectful programming.
She is currently serving in the Golden Triangle region and hopes to empower people of all
abilities in her community.
Morgan was raised in the mountains of Colorado, but moved to Upstate New York at 18
to pursue a Bachelor's degree in World Politics and Economics. During her time in university,
Morgan was an active volunteer working with refugees in her community and at the Root Farm,
which offered adaptive therapeutic horseback riding to individuals of all ages and abilities. Her
experience at the Root Farm was highly rewarding and inspired her to continue her work in
empowering individuals of all abilities through inclusive, adaptive, and respectful programming.
She is currently serving in the Golden Triangle region and hopes to empower people of all
abilities in her community.
Yvonne Mbewe, 2018-2020
Yvonne Mbewe, prior to Peace Corps, was Partnership with Children’s (PWC) Social
Work Director at New Explorers High School located in the South Bronx. In this role, she
provided mental health support in the form of individual counseling, group support services, and
trauma informed professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.
Originally from Lusaka, Zambia, Yvonne developed into a catalyst for social change at
an early age, working with young adults from impoverished communities while at Hunter
College, CUNY, where she received a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Black and
Puerto Rican Studies. Continuing her dedication to youth empowerment, Yvonne worked
extensively with adolescent girls who were victims of sexual human trafficking with the
organization Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) as well as young adults in the
juvenile justice system while at Esperanza, New York. These transformative experiences
reignited her activist inclinations, culminating in Yvonne's completion of a Masters in Social
Work at New York University's Silver School of Social Work. Following her graduate tenure,
Yvonne served as the Supervising Social Worker in the Family Case Management department at
African Services Committee (ASC) working with immigrants/refugees impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Yvonne has spent considerable time in locations as varied as Zambia, Ghana, Israel, Thailand,
Cambodia, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Ecuador, India, and the Dominican Republic working in
the field of human rights.
Yvonne Mbewe, prior to Peace Corps, was Partnership with Children’s (PWC) Social
Work Director at New Explorers High School located in the South Bronx. In this role, she
provided mental health support in the form of individual counseling, group support services, and
trauma informed professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.
Originally from Lusaka, Zambia, Yvonne developed into a catalyst for social change at
an early age, working with young adults from impoverished communities while at Hunter
College, CUNY, where she received a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Black and
Puerto Rican Studies. Continuing her dedication to youth empowerment, Yvonne worked
extensively with adolescent girls who were victims of sexual human trafficking with the
organization Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) as well as young adults in the
juvenile justice system while at Esperanza, New York. These transformative experiences
reignited her activist inclinations, culminating in Yvonne's completion of a Masters in Social
Work at New York University's Silver School of Social Work. Following her graduate tenure,
Yvonne served as the Supervising Social Worker in the Family Case Management department at
African Services Committee (ASC) working with immigrants/refugees impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Yvonne has spent considerable time in locations as varied as Zambia, Ghana, Israel, Thailand,
Cambodia, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Ecuador, India, and the Dominican Republic working in
the field of human rights.
Jordan Clayton, 2018-2020
Jordan was born, raised, and educated in Richmond, Virginia. While studying Political
Science at VCU, he began working and volunteering with some of his city's vulnerable youth
through various after school programs and summer camps with an emphasis on inclusion. Prior
to traveling to Morocco, Jordan spent months working at a group home for boys and girls with
developmental disabilities. The desire to serve others and help build a better/brighter future for
all has driven him for many years and is something he intends on dedicating his life to. With
Peace Corps, Jordan plans on helping to connect people in Morocco who commit themselves to
serving those in need as well as striving to reduce stigmas around those with special needs.
Jordan lives and works in the region surrounding Marrakech and is looking forward to the
remainder of his 2 years of service.
Jordan was born, raised, and educated in Richmond, Virginia. While studying Political
Science at VCU, he began working and volunteering with some of his city's vulnerable youth
through various after school programs and summer camps with an emphasis on inclusion. Prior
to traveling to Morocco, Jordan spent months working at a group home for boys and girls with
developmental disabilities. The desire to serve others and help build a better/brighter future for
all has driven him for many years and is something he intends on dedicating his life to. With
Peace Corps, Jordan plans on helping to connect people in Morocco who commit themselves to
serving those in need as well as striving to reduce stigmas around those with special needs.
Jordan lives and works in the region surrounding Marrakech and is looking forward to the
remainder of his 2 years of service.
Hakim Illi, Supporting People with Special Needs Committee
Staff Liaison
Rachid Lamjaimer, Supporting People with Special Needs Committee
Staff Adviser
Staff Liaison
Rachid Lamjaimer, Supporting People with Special Needs Committee
Staff Adviser