Sam, ‘07 Scholar
Friedreich’s ataxia
Graduated with a degree in business from the University of Portland.
2007 Ambassadors
The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 2007. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Peter, ‘07 Scholar
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Earned an associate of science degree in networking from Walla Walla Community College. Pursuing jobs in computer repair and troubleshooting.
Elizabeth, ‘07 Scholar
Cerebral palsy (essential tremor)
Attends community college majoring in sociology.
Blake, ‘07 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Pursuing an urban studies degree at the University of Washington (UW) Tacoma. Also attended St. Martin’s University. Applied for a Summer 2014 transportation internship in Washington, DC.
Dylan, ‘07 Scholar
Left-side hemiplegia
Earned an associate of arts and science degree from Whatcom Community College. Currently studying biological anthropology at Western Washington University.
Robyn, ‘07 Scholar
Severe high frequency hearing loss
Graduated from Chapman University and is a certified athletic trainer.
Stefani, ‘07 Scholar
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Pursuing a degree in library science at Spokane Falls Community College. Working as a para-educator in the Sprague School District.
Josh, ‘07 Scholar
Autism, Gorlin syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder
Earned an associate of arts degree from Grays Harbor College. Works at health department in South Bend, WA.
Ashlee, ‘07 Scholar
Blind
Attends The Evergreen State College studying psychotherapy. Volunteers at Thurston County Crisis Clinic.
Sam, ‘07 Scholar
Cerebral palsy, learning disability (reading)
Attends Central Washington University majoring in broadcast journalism.
Cory, ‘07 Scholar
Asperger syndrome
Graduated from The Evergreen State College. Taught English in Shijazhuang, China.
Melissa, ‘07 Scholar
Spina bifida
Working towards a bachelor’s degree in English and language arts teaching from Central Washington University. Worked as a teaching assistant at the UW’s Robinson Center summer school program and has studied abroad at the University of Dundee in Scotland.
Scott, ‘07 Scholar
Dyspraxia
Earned a certificate in park aid from Skagit Valley College. Currently working towards an associate’s degree for first aid. Works during the summer at Bayview State Park. Wants to become a park ranger.
Megan, ‘07 Scholar
Tourette syndrome
Attends Western Washington University majoring in environmental studies and finishing up prerequisites to apply for Huxley School of the Environment. Hopes everyone reading this enjoys, utilizes, and appreciates DO-IT and the skills learned to become successful in school and life.
Shyla, ‘07 Scholar
Traumatic brain injury
Attends Yakima Valley Community College.
Luke, ‘07 Scholar
Attention deficit disorder
Transferred from Tacoma Community College to the UW to study biology.
Sara, ‘07 Scholar
Visual impairment, legally blind
Earned a degree in psychology and economics from The Evergreen State College. Interested in pursuing a master of social work degree. Involved in an occupational therapy program with Services for the Blind in Seattle from September to April.
Heidi, ‘07 Scholar
Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, attention deficit disorder
Graduated with a degree in library science from the UW Bothell. Administers the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.