2000 Scholars
Brain stroke
Earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in theatre arts from San Diego State University. Works as an accessibility consultant with DO-IT Mentor Karen Braitmayer and does freelance work with Seattle theater companies.
Dyslexia, dysgraphia
Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, with honors, from the University of Oklahoma. Entrepreneur and investor.
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 Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Currently works at Comcast. Married fellow ‘00 Scholar Nohemi Romero.
Cerebral palsy
Works as an advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc of Snohomish County. Leads a self- advocacy women’s group, a People First group, and the All Aboard group, which facilitates a transition club for teens and young adults in both Edmonds and Jackson high school districts. Accompanies individuals with disabilities to the Washington State Capitol for Advocacy Days.
Hearing impairment
Earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. Has a son.
Aphasia
Earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology and administrative management from Central Washington University. Currently works at Lululemon as a cybersecurity manager focused on vulnerability management, cloud security, and application security.
Blind
Earned an associate degree from Wenatchee Valley College. Attends Central Washington University, majoring in public relations.
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 Bellwether Housing in Seattle as a housing developer focusing on affordable housing projects in Seattle and Western Washington. Served in the Peace Corps in Bulgaria and previously lived in Washington, DC. Lives in Shoreline with his wife, daughter, and dog.
Dyslexia and other learning differences
Has one certificate from Johnson County Community College for railroad conducting, an associate of arts degree, and two more certificates from Shoreline Community College. Works for Ballard Terminal Railroad and has worked in Eastern Washington out of Cheney. Continues to use their film training to an advantage while playing with new technology and photogrammetry. Has 15,626 edits on Open Street Map and is now working on other mapping projects like Open Historical Map. Active contributor to Open Historical Map with a little over a thousand edits. Attending other mapping activities and becoming more involved in the community. Open to having conversations on any of these topics or local history in general.
Cerebral palsy
Earned a certificate in culinary arts from North Seattle College.
Cerebral palsy
Earned an associate degree in computer science. Plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Married fellow ‘00 Scholar Brian Frisbie. Lives in Everett, Washington.
Cerebral palsy
Earned a master’s degree in education.
Cerebral palsy
Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington. Works as the deputy Section 508 coordinator for the Centers for Disease Control in North Carolina.
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. Lives in the Seattle area for an internship and is studying for a certification.
Cerebral palsy
Earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Washington and a master’s degree from Gonzaga University. Works for a foreclosure prevention non-profit organization in Seattle, Washington. Has a daughter.