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	Joseph Lanning :: instructor email Joe
	An alumnus of the University of Rochester, Joe studied abroad in Kenya, Africa during his undergraduate education. Inspired by his experiences abroad, he came home and founded a non-profit organization: The World Education Fund (WEF). The WEF provides financial assistance to orphaned girls to secondary school and facilitates educational programs on sustainable agriculture, life skills and disease prevention. Following graduation, Joe spent two years in Malawi, Africa as a Peace Corps. volunteer. This experience led him to develop the Malawi Immersion Seminar, now in its sixth year. In 2007, Joe received his Masters in World History from the University.
	Deste Relyea :: program manager email Deste
	Deste is an alumna of the University of Rochester ('07) where she studied French and Studio Arts. Currently she is a research assistant on an Asthma Research Study Team in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester’s Medical Center. Deste is also a professional photographer and is currently shooting for the Office of Undergraduate Enrollment at the U of R. In addition to taking photographs both professionally and recreationally, she enjoys rock climbing and traveling. She is certified in wilderness first aid through the Wilderness Medical Associates and the American Red Cross and was a student participant of Malawi Immersion Seminar in 2007.
	David Fang :: program manager email Dave
	2008 will mark Dave's third visit to Malawi. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Rochester. His research interests include membrane technologies, alternative energy sources and water purification systems. Dave is a certified New York State Emergency Medical Technician (Level B) and has been an active volunteer at a local Rochester ambulance company since 2004.

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