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Liz Finin is a lifelong educator and dedicated educator with a wealth of experience at all levels, from college to kindergarten. She began her career in the Peace Corps in Mauritania, West Africa, and has since taught in a variety of settings, from New York to Washington State.
Currently, Liz teaches middle school on Bainbridge Island and has been facilitating service learning projects for 15 years. She loves teaching kids about the world and issues that are important to them and loves to see the spark when they realize the impact they can have.
She has been instrumental in implementing a Service Learning project partnership with Melanesian Women Today organization on the Solomon Island Girls scholarship program. This partnership has enabled students at the middle school on Bainbridge Island to learn about and actively support the education of girls in the Solomon Islands, by raising funds and awareness for the scholarship program. Through this partnership, Liz has been able to utilize her experience in service learning to engage students in meaningful, impactful work that supports the mission of MWT.
Liz's passion for education and commitment to making a difference in the world makes her an invaluable asset to MWT, and her passion for education and the communities they serve. Her vast experience teaching at all levels and across the country, combined with her dedication to empowering students through service learning, makes her a highly effective educator and outreach specialist. Her leadership and experience in service learning has enabled the organization to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of the women and girls in Melanesia through education, health and entrepreneurship.