Jennifer Walker

I have been blessed with many opportunities in my life. The most recent of which has been to become an oriental medicine practitioner. I am previously graduated with a B.Sc. degree in wildlife and fisheries resource management from West Virginia University. From 2002-2004 I served in the Peace Corps as an environmental education volunteer in Gabon, Africa. One of my goals is to help bring education and alternative health care to under-served populations.

My passion is this planet. To me, each culture of people that share it is what gives it true zeal. The gift of previously living and being part of communities in other 3rd world countries and my experiences there has significantly shaped me as a person. I believe that this opportunity to volunteer in Nepal will be no different. It will be a chance to begin my work as an oriental medicine practitioner with a solid grass roots foundation that I will take back with me to my own small mountain community in West Virginia where I will practice. My hope is that by participating in the Acupuncture Relief Project, I will also be able to contribute some dignity and compassion to the people of Chapagoan, Nepal.