The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 1993. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Stroke and partial paralysis
Completed a bachelor's degree in social work with a minor in applied psychology at Eastern Washington University. Works for Shelter Care with mentally ill homeless adults and at the Child Center with children who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed.
Attended Big Bend Community College and Eastern Washington University. Was developing plans for an Internet-based business when he died peacefully in his sleep in 2001.
Hearing impairment
Completed a bachelor's degree in biology from Washington State University and earned a master's degree in physical therapy from Eastern Washington University. Works at Providence Hospital in Portland, OR, as an acute care physical therapist and takes care of her two sons. Received a cochlear implant.
Multiple sclerosis
Works for Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind as an office assistant.
Learning disability
Earned a bachelor's degree in business from Seattle University. Started an auto detailing company, which he sold. Owns a holiday lighting company, which is one of the largest in the state. Married and lives in West Seattle.
Hearing impairment
Married to a woman who is deaf. Works at a hotel front desk and offers technical support. Plans to attend Missouri Southern State University.
Blind
Earned a bachelor's degree from the Evergreen State College and a master's degree in technology management from City University of Seattle. Works as a manager of enterprise services at Transaction Network Services. Married with two children.
Health and mobility impairment
Graduated with computer information technology degree.
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
Attends North Seattle Community College with plans to go into pre-law studies.
Visual impairment
Earned an associate's degree in computer applications from Mt. Hood Community College and bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing information technology from Portland State University. Interned at the Oregon Department of Transportation. Currently attending Portland Community College. Pursuing volunteer and paid positions in information technology.
Blind
Earned a bachelor's degree in cell and molecular biology at the University of Washington. Was an artist, consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics, and black belt in Aikido when she died from cancer in June of 2004.
Cerebral palsy
Starting own business selling adaptive equipment for wheelchairs.
Dyslexia
Works as a software developer and is pursuing a second degree in international political economy (IPE). Plans to use IPE and computer science degrees to reduce global poverty. Lives with his wife in Tacoma.
Spina bifida, Homer's syndrome, and thalamic pain syndrome
Earned associate's degree from Wenatchee Valley College and has worked as a professional recording artist.