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Hermence Matsotsa
Program Training Coordinator, U.S. Student Fulbright Fellowship Program in St. Lucia
Location: Norfolk, VA United States
Joined: Jul 6th, 2008

About (request update)

I strive each and every day to make a difference in one person's life. I love to laugh and believe love and laughter both are essential to healing one's pain.

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Current Whereabouts:

Research on Men's Sexual Behaviors and Attitudes Sexual Health and HIV prevention International Community Development

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Develop a peer to peer health education program in developing nations including the US. At the end of the day, know that I did well and be proud of my work and those who may have been touched by it.

Education (request update)

High School: Salem HIgh School in Virginia Beach, VA class of 1995

Activities & Accomplishments:

Graduated with honors! Learned to shake things off and move forward

Best Memories:

Graduation Basement parties Laughter with friends

Experience

I currently work with U.S. Student Fulbright Fellowship Program in St. Lucia as Program Training Coordinator
I have 10 years of experience working in the Research & Development industry.

Youth as Promise HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Program Technical Training Coordinator | Peace Corps Jamaica
From June 2007 to August 2007 • 0 year(s)
Developed pre-service HIV/AIDS training curriculum for 21 Peace Corps Trainees and facilitated technical training in youth development, HIV/AIDS awareness, and counseling.

Alcohol and Drug Education Program Special Projects Assistant | University of Massachusetts
From September 2006 to May 2007 • 1 year(s)
Assisted in planning and evaluation of substance abuse prevention programs, analyzed statistical data, and facilitated HIV workshops to undergraduate students.

Crisis Corps HIV/AIDS Community Facilitator | USA Peace Corps
From April 2006 to September 2006 • 0 year(s)
Trained health care workers and community leaders in Behavior Change Communication methodology and developed HIV/AIDS education materials and campaigns.

Senior Youth Developer/HIV and Substance Abuse Program Coordinator/Acting Team Leader | Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)
From November 2002 to April 2006 • 4 year(s)
Coordinated SA/HIV/STI prevention programs, implemented Focus on Kids curriculum, and managed HIV counseling and testing program while supervising staff.

Community Education Coordinator | Children's AIDS Network
From May 2002 to September 2002 • 0 year(s)
Wrote educational grants, implemented Focus on Kids curriculum, and facilitated support groups for HIV positive women and affected youth.

Girls' Education and Empowerment Agent | Peace Corps
From September 1999 to December 2001 • 2 year(s)
Developed sexual health curricula for Togolese schools, conducted HIV/STI prevention courses, and managed projects with staff of 20 while providing financial management training.

Education and Environment Agent | FundaciÃ³n Cimas Del Ecuador
From August 1997 to June 1998 • 1 year(s)
Initiated Spanish literacy courses in rural areas and conducted environmental needs assessments and reforestation projects.

Teacher Assistant and Community Development Agent | AmeriCorps
From August 1995 to August 1997 • 2 year(s)
Assessed ESL student needs, proposed teaching techniques, and provided counseling and academic support to youth.

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