José Carlos Nieves Irizarry

2026-2028 Voyager Scholarship Recipient

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José Carlos Nieves Irizarry is committed to transforming public service into a force that strengthens communities, expands civic participation, and builds a government that is responsive, accessible, and connected to the people it serves. Jose’s exposure to this issue is grounded in his experience as the founder of VozPR, a youth-led civic engagement organization in Puerto Rico, where he managed youth leadership programs and coordinated local initiatives.

Hometown : San Juan, PR

Institution : University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

Major : Political Science

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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.

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