'00 Ambassadors

The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 2001. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.

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.

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, femoral syndrome
Earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Washington. Graduated from the funeral service program at Lake Washington Technical College. Works for a funeral home in Renton.

Benjamin, '00 Scholar

Dyslexic dysgraphic
Earned a bachelor's degree in political science, with honors, from University of Oklahoma. Partner and managing director at Kellner Capital and Arsenal Advisors. Splits time between New York and Phoenix.

Andrea, '00 Scholar

Earned a bachelor's degree in architectural studies. Worked as a computer-aided design (CAD) drafter and architectural assistant for three years. Currently an architectural assistant.

Corinna, '00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Works as a self-advocacy presenter at the ARC of Snohomish County. Lead 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 University of Washington in 2006 and a master's degree from Gonzaga University. Married with a five-year-old 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; plans on applying to graduate school in vocational rehabilitation counseling. Is working with her fourth guide dog, Darli.

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. Volunteers at Google as a Google Map Maker Advocate, supporting Google Map Maker, Google Places, and Google Maps. Completed the fast conductor course at National Academy of Railroad Sciences. Looking for work that will motivate and challenge him.

Nohemi, '00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Earned an associate's degree in art and science in 2013; plans to transfer to Heritage University to major in computer engineering.

Crystal, '00 Scholar

Hearing impairment
Earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. Has a son.