My quick intro blog
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My name is Karl Hedstrom and I've been working with NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Network) in San Francisco since Ocotober. I just missed the previous PSO in September so am just now finally getting properly oriented as a CTC VISTA..
Before joining NTEN and the CTC VISTA Project, I served for 27 months in Niger, West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer. My focus there was on community development, but I also delved into several other fields including AIDS awareness, environmental education and small income generation. This experience allowed me to see first hand the huge impact of technology in the development industry.
I graduated from Pomona College in 2002 with a BA in Physics, and while this was of little use during my time in Niger, the technical skills I picked up nicely complement my development experience as I transition into my role here at NTEN.
Outside of work I'm a big outdoors enthusiast and often follow the "spur-of-the-moment weekend trip" model to fulfill that need.
