Korey Wells

2026-2028 Voyager Scholarship Recipient

Korey Wells is passionate about supporting future generations as a classroom teacher committed to understanding the root causes of barriers students face to personal and academic success. As a Teach for America Ignite Fellow, he supported middle school students in collaborative learning sessions, fostering both community and math proficiency.

Hometown : Council Bluffs, IA

Institution : Pomona College

Major : Environmental Analysis

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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.