Biography
Peace Corps Campus Recruiter
hochfelderc@ufl.edu
352-294-2267
Charlie Hochfelder
Peace Corps Campus Recruiter
Charlie Hochfelder is the Peace Corps Campus Recruiter at the UF International Center. In this role, he supports students and all those interested in Peace Corps service by sharing his experience, connecting them with relevant resources, and guiding them through the application process.
Charlie earned his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University’s ILR School, where he studied global labor markets and economics. He served as a U.S Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda in the Agribusiness & Economic Development sector and later worked with Texas A&M’s Borlaug Institute in Ghana, implementing school-based agricultural education and youth development initiatives.
These experiences deepened Charlie’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and youth development. He is currently a first-year student in the Master of Sustainable Development Practice program at the University of Florida. As UF’s Campus Recruiter, he promotes Peace Corps through events and activities while serving as a resource for students and all members of the UF community who are interested in international service.
Fall 2025 Office Hours:
Charlie will be holding in-person office hours on Wednesday from 9:00am-1:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm. He is also available via zoom for additional hours by appointment. His office is located inside the UF International Center. To contact Charlie, please email him at peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu.