Jimena Saavedra

2024-2026 Voyager Scholarship Recipient

I plan to focus on strengthening my understanding of perspectives within global politics to ensure peacebuilding processes that incorporate the concerns of marginalized communities.

Hometown: Newark, NJ

Institution: Vassar College

Major: International Studies (concentration in Political Science)

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Voyager Scholarship

The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service helps students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service.