Ryan, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington. 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 University of Washington. Graduated from the funeral service program at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Works at a funeral home in Seattle. Married to fellow 2000 Scholar Nohemi.
Benjamin, ’00 Scholar
Dyslexic dysgraphic. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, with honors, from the 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 from the University of Washington. Enrolled in graduate school studying theatre arts at San Diego State University.
Corinna, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Works as an advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc of Snohomish County as a self-advocacy coordinator. Facilitates the Transition Club at Lake Stevens, Marysville, and Granite Falls. 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 in New Orleans. Works for John Snow Inc., an International Public Health Development company, as a financial manager on a project delivering medical supplies to developing countries. Served in the Peace Corps in Bulgaria.
Susanna, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Washington and a master’s degree from Gonzaga University. Working for a non-profit organization in Seattle. Has a daughter.
Deke, ’00 Scholar
Aphasia. Earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology and administrative management from Central Washington University. Currently employed with Nordstrom as a senior security engineer. Recently completed a certified information systems security professional (CISSP) certification.
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 a conductor course at the National Academy of Railroad Sciences. Is a digital media manager for the Decision Education Foundation and lead mapper for Pivot Edmonds.
Nohemi, ’00 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Earned an associate’s degree in computer science; plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Married to fellow 2000 Scholar Brian and lives in the Seattle area.
Crystal, ’00 Scholar
Hearing impairment. Earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. Has a son.