Vi Afonso-Rojas
2026-2028 Voyager Scholarship Recipient
Vi Afonso-Rojas is passionate about advancing environmental sustainability through innovative policy and business strategies, particularly by promoting renewable and biodegradable materials and strengthening responsible supply chain practices. As a member of the Student Action for Sustainability, she has designed innovative campus environmental projects, including expanding recycling education and managing a student-led waste reduction and thrift initiative.
Hometown : Sunderland, VT
Institution : University of Rhode Island
Major : Supply Chain Management and Environmental & Natural Resource Economics; Minor in 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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