Episode Links:

Rayo De Sol website -- https://www.rayodesol.org/

Peter's LinkedIn Profile -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-schaller-712ba57/

Summary:

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Peter Schaller, a community development specialist and executive director of Rayo Del Sol, discusses his journey from Connecticut to Nicaragua, where he dedicates his life to transforming communities. The conversation dives into Peter’s early influences, his holistic approach to leadership, the origins and evolution of Rayo Del Sol, and the importance of ethical leadership. Topics also include overcoming organizational challenges, building local leadership, the impact of volunteer work, and the interconnectedness of global social issues such as poverty and immigration. Peter shares how to get involved with Rayo Del Sol and the various ways individuals can contribute to creating sustainable change.

Show Notes:

00:32 Meet Peter Schaller: Community Development Specialist

02:01 Peter's Early Influences and Path to Nicaragua

04:38 First Impressions and Settling in Nicaragua

07:39 Challenges in International Development Work

09:41 The Formation of Rayo Del Sol

13:38 Expanding Rayo Del Sol's Impact

18:33 Building Local Leadership and Empowering Women

20:33 Cultural Differences and Organizational Growth

22:18 Addressing Immigration and Poverty

27:08 The Outlier Project Partnership

31:54 The Importance of Ethical Leadership

35:22 Opportunities for Involvement and Volunteering

39:18 Final Thoughts & Takeaways