John G. Tansey

My first international experience came when I spent 27 months as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines shortly after graduation from college.  I think of my time with the Peace Corps as a graduate program about life. What I learned from that is the significance of fostering quality and safety in programs and the value of cross-cultural exchange. That, as well as subsequent deep cross-cultural work and travel experiences, have substantially influenced my perspective on my work as executive director of the Guarini Institute, where I offer strategic direction and oversight for Dartmouth's distinctive, high-quality academic off-campus programming. I truly believe that the Guarini Institute's off-campus programs greatly benefit Dartmouth students, just as my own intensive experiences have done for me.