'05 Ambassadors
DO-IT Ambassadors are pursuing postsecondary studies and careers. They share their experiences with DO-IT Scholars and Pals, encouraging them to pursue their goals in college and employment.
Hearing impairment, cerebral palsy
Attends Seattle Central Community College. Plans to become a counselor or a chef.
Spina bifida
Enrolled at Yakima Valley Community College to obtain a transferable associate's degree with a primary focus in criminal justice. Plans to volunteer with the Kittitas county guardian ad litem program and eventually pursue a career as a guardian ad litem.
Cerebral palsy
Working on last year of an associate's degree at Yakima Valley Community College. Plans to transfer to Central Washington University to earn a communications degree. Would like to work as a public relations advocate for people with disabilities.
Central core disease, muscular dystrophy
Attends the University of Washington, Bothell, studying psychology and disability studies. Works as a student assistant in the DO-IT office.
Dyslexia
Graduated from Green River Community College. Works for Chase Bank as an assistant branch manager.
Cerebral palsy
Attending Shoreline Community College and majoring in child development. Currently taking a public speaking class. Volunteer at the college's preschool and a food bank on Fridays.
Dysgraphia
Earned an associate's degree in fire science from Portland Community College. Studying to be a paramedic.
Dysgraphia
Earned an associate's degree in fire science from Portland Community College. Studying to be a paramedic.
Cerebral palsy
Enjoys playing bass guitar, working out, and having a good time with friends.
Tourette syndrome, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder
Graduated from University of Portland with degrees in Spanish and criminal justice. Spain Study Abroad Student and Norwegian Cultural Expedition International Scholar. President of the Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society, member of the Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society, and events coordinator and performer with the Latin Dance Club. Teacher at James John Elementary School and lead intern with the Vancouver Fire Department's Office of the Fire Marshal.
Learning disability
Attends Bellevue College and studies physical fitness.
Asperger's syndrome
Earned a bachelor's degree in forensic psychology from Seattle University.
Cerebral palsy
Graduated from the University of Washington. Currently works at North Seattle Community College's Disability Services Office. Participant on the Washington State Governors Committee on Disability Issues and Employment, and works with other disability rights groups.
Studies business marketing at Washington State University. Enjoys painting, photography, and fashion.
Cerebral palsy
Volunteers at Kent Commons.
Morquio's syndrome
Attends Bellevue College and lives in an apartment with a roommate.
Cerebral palsy
Graduated from Western Washington University (WWU) where he founded an organization called Students for Disability Awareness. Beginning WWU's accelerated MBA program. Works remotely for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on information technology accessibility and for PAVE, a nonprofit organization, on disability health care for youth. In January 2012, was appointed to the Washington State Governor's Committee of Disability Issues and Employment.
Spina bifida
Attends Western Governor's University. Has an A+ certification and is now working towards getting a bachelor's degree in information technology security.