Carol John has stepped away from her role at Carpe Mundi as of October 31st. Carol and her husband Josh are officially completing their move to Philadelphia to be closer to family and watch the Eagles fly. Carol joined Carpe Mundi in July of 2019 and has been an integral member of the Carpe Mundi team and community ever since. Carol joined Carpe Mundi as a program director, mentoring students here in Portland and leading groups abroad in Guatemala, Ecuador, Thailand/Cambodia. In 2023, Carol transitioned from the Program Director role and served as our first-ever Development and Communications Manager.
Carol and the Pon Lue cohort at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, 2023.
Carol is a beloved mentor who cares deeply for Carpe Mundi students and alumni and continually goes above and beyond to support each student in the needed way. However, Carol’s impact on the Carpe Mundi community extended beyond her role as a mentor and facilitator. Carol also was a huge force in leveling up Carpe Mundi’s communications, branding, and overall digital presence. She is a talented graphic design artist who has helped our community see Carpe Mundi in a new way. Carol was an integral part of the team that defined Carpe Mundi’s organizational impacts and conducted our first-ever long-term evaluation. Carol brought a genuine curiosity to Carpe Mundi, and her thoughtfulness and excellent questions helped Carpe Mundi evolve into a more equitable, socially responsible, and professional organization. Plus, she ensured we were all laughing and having fun doing it. While departing from her role at Carpe Mundi, she will always be a cherished member of this community, and her contributions will continue to shape the organization for years to come. Carol, thank you. We wish you the best of luck in your next adventure.
Carol in Guatemala, 2020
Carol at the Qaasid Cohort orientation in 2023 in Portland
Carol in Ecuador, 2022
Carol with the staff and board at the 2024 Un-Gala