Scott Beale facts for kids

Scott Beale is an American who works for the government and is also a social entrepreneur. A social entrepreneur is someone who creates new ways to solve big problems in the world. Currently, he helps lead the Peace Corps around the globe.

Before working for the government, Mr. Beale started an organization called Atlas Corps. This program helps leaders from different countries come to the United States to work with non-profit groups. Some people call Atlas Corps a "reverse Peace Corps" because it brings people to the U.S. instead of sending Americans abroad.

Scott Beale's Early Life and Education

Scott Beale grew up in a state called Delaware. He went to a school there called Tatnall School. After that, he attended Georgetown University and finished in 1998. He also earned a special degree called an MPA from the University of Delaware. This degree helps people learn how to manage public organizations.

How Scott Beale Started Helping Others

While he was at Georgetown University, Scott Beale was very active. He helped organize events at the U.S. Capitol building. He also worked to help young people register to vote for a group called Rock the Vote. He even spent time working for Joseph R. Biden Jr., who was a Senator from Delaware at the time.

Scott Beale's Career and Public Service

After college, Scott Beale started working for the U.S. government. ..... He also worked in Bosnia to help organize elections in the late 1990s. This was an important job to help people vote fairly.

Founding Atlas Corps

Mr. Beale also worked for a program called Ashoka's Youth Venture. He even worked in the White House, which is where the U.S. President lives and works. In 2006, he decided to start his own organization, Atlas Corps. This group helps young leaders from around the world learn new skills and make a difference.

Writing a Book for Young Activists

Scott Beale also wrote a book with Abeer Abdalla. The book is called Millennial Manifesto: A Youth Activist Handbook. It was published in 2003 and talks about the politics of young people, often called the Millennial Generation.

Working with the Peace Corps

In January 2021, Scott Beale joined the Peace Corps. He became the Associate Director for Global Operations. In this role, he helps manage the Peace Corps' work all over the world. The Peace Corps is a program where Americans volunteer to help people in other countries.

See also

• List of Georgetown University alumni
• List of social entrepreneurs
• List of University of Delaware people