Ryan, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington (UW). Works for the Centers for Disease Control as the lead at the Section 508 Help Desk in North Carolina.
2000 Ambassadors
The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 2000. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Nora, ‘00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Earned a master’s degree in education.
Israel, ’00 Scholar
Blind
Earned an associate’s degree from Wenatchee Valley College; attends Central Washington University, majoring in public relations.
Brian, ’00 Scholar
Mild static encephalopathy, patella femoral syndrome
Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the UW. Graduated from the funeral service program at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Currently working at a funeral home in Seattle, and married to fellow Scholar, Nohemi Romero.
Benjamin, ’00 Scholar
Dyslexic dysgraphic
Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, with honors, from University of Oklahoma. President of Kellner Capital, a New York City based investment management firm.
Andrea, ’00 Scholar
Earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies and is beginning graduate studies in Theatre Arts.
Corinna, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Works as a self-advocacy coordinator and with a women’s group at the Advocate’s for the Rights of Citizens of Snohomish. Trainer for the Transition Club at Lake Stevens, Marysville, Arlington, and Monroe. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2010.
Kasey, ‘00 Scholar
Learning disability
Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Washington State University and a master’s degree in sustainable real estate development from Tulane University. Served in the Peace Corps in Bulgaria.
Susanna, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the UW and a master’s degree from Gonzaga University. Married with a daughter.
Deke, ’00 Scholar
Aphasia
Earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology and administrative management from Central Washington University. Works at Nordstrom.
Stephanie, ’00 Scholar
Visual impairment
Earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University; attends graduate school in vocational rehabilitation counseling at Western Washington University. Engaged and living in the Seattle area.
Nick, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Earned a certificate in culinary arts from North Seattle Community College.
Nathan, ’00 Scholar
Dyslexia and other learning differences
Earned an associate of arts degree from Shoreline Community College with two supporting certificates in film. Completed the fast conductor course at the National Academy of Railroad Sciences. Digital media manager for the Decision Education Foundation and lead mapper for Pivot Edmonds, an online community resource.
Nohemi, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Earned an associate’s degree in computer science; plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Married and living in the Seattle area.
Crystal, ’00 Scholar
Hearing impairment
Earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. Has a son.