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Sophia Ordonez, a recent Appalachian State University graduate, will serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

Ordonez prepared for the Peace Corps through a dedicated prep program, study abroad experiences, and community service.

She will work as a Spanish literacy promoter after three months of training in Santo Domingo.

Ordonez's passion for travel and cultural immersion stems from her upbringing and family connection to Ecuador.

Sophia Ordonez has always enjoyed adventure.

Growing up in the Southport area, she found it riding the ocean waves. Her love of surfing also led her to discover her other passions: teaching kids and community service.

Ordonez first heard about the Peace Corps in high school and knew it would be a good fit.

“It aligned with

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