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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining AMIGOS

Evelyn Fox is a 2025 Paraguay Project alum, Alumni Ambassador Program member, and AMIGOS intern, reflecting on her experience in Paraguay and beyond. 1.…
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Welcome to our Newest Board Members – 2026

We would like to give a warm welcome to the newest members of the AMIGOS Board of Directors: Krisa Van Meurs, Jorge Ortega, Stacy…
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From Borders to Bots: Exploring Human Connection and AI with Alum Steve Schafer

Building on our previous Alumni Spotlight about his debut novel, The Border, we reconnected with Steve Schafer to discuss his latest work, eMortal, and…
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In Conversation with Lauren Dunford, ’03, ’05 AMIGOS Alumna

We’re thrilled to feature an enlightening conversation with AMIGOS alumna, Lauren Dunford, the visionary CEO and Founder of Guidewheel! Under Lauren’s leadership, Guidewheel has…
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Introducing our 2024 Bill Arnold Fellow – Nora Schulman

The Bill Arnold Leadership Award was created to remember a cherished member of our AMIGOS community. Bill Arnold passed away on August 5, 2020,…
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In Conversation with Deidre Pujols, ’94 Alumna

Deidre Pujols began her journey of service in 1994 when she participated in AMIGOS in Michoacán, México—an experience that planted a seed of service…
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Lifelong Service in Guatemala – AMIGOS Alumni and Medical Missions

AMIGOS Alumni and Medical Missions   Like many other AMIGOS volunteers, Dr. Phil Johnson (’68 – ’76) began his journey in medicine after his…
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Introducing our 2023 Bill Arnold Fellow – Wesley Nesbitt

The Bill Arnold Leadership Award was created to remember a cherished member of our AMIGOS community. Bill Arnold passed away on August 5, 2020…
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Facts About the Andes Mountains

  The Andes Mountains are a vast and beautiful mountain range that runs along the entire western coast of South America. The range stretches…
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Community Service Hours for High School

The number of community service hours required for high school can vary depending on the school district and the state. Some schools may not…
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