MACON, Ga. — Mercer University Senior Laura Morrissey was recently selected to serve in the Peace Corps in Indonesia, and December 2024 graduate Naahemaa A. Osei-Tutu was selected to serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. Both will begin serving late this summer.
From Albany, Morrissey is a global health studies major with minors in Spanish and sociology. She will serve as an English teacher and teacher trainer to facilitate the development of students’ English skills, increasing their access to academic and professional opportunities.
“I am extremely grateful and excited for this new chapter of my life,” Morrissey said. “I am looking forward to applying the skills I developed while at Mercer to make a positive impact.”
At Mercer, Morrissey is a member of the Association of Global Health, Phi Sigma Iota foreign language honor society and Phi Eta Sigma honor society. She participated in three spring break faculty-led programs to Mexico, France and Cuba and participated in a Mercer On Mission in Mexico. Prior to beginning her service in Indonesia in September, Morrissey will participate in a final Mercer On Mission in Ecuador.
From Lawrenceville, Osei-Tutu was a global health studies and Spanish double-major. She will be spending 27 months in the Dominican Republic as a youth development coordinator.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with local communities and international organizations to support and empower youth,” said Osei-Tutu.
At Mercer, Osei-Tutu was a Global Leader Scholar, a member of Phi Iota Sigma Honor Society and on the Dean’s List.
About the Peace Corps
The Peace Corps, established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, is a volunteer program administered by the U.S. government to send the best and brightest Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. To date, more than 240,000 Americans have served in 141 countries. For more information, visit www.peacecorps.gov.
