Dulce, ā05 Scholar
Hearing impairment, cerebral palsy. Attends Seattle Central Community College and plans to become a counselor or a chef.
2005 Ambassadors
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The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 2005. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Shavonne, ā05 Scholar
Spina bifida. Pursuing an associateās degree at Yakima Valley Community College and plans to transfer to Central ŗ£½Ē“óÉń University to pursue a bachelorās degree in law and justice with a minor in physiology. Wants to work in the juvenile court system. Married.
Jenny, ā05 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Earned an associateās degree from Yakima Valley Community College. Plans to transfer to Central ŗ£½Ē“óÉń University to work towards a communications degree. Would like to work as a public relations advocate for people with disabilities.
Kayla, ā05 Scholar
Central core disease, muscular dystrophy. Earned a bachelor of arts in community psychology from ŗ£½Ē“óÉń Bothell. Currently pursuing a masters of social work from the ŗ£½Ē“óÉń. Works as a program coordinator for the DO-IT Center.
Daren, ā05 Scholar
Dyslexia. Graduated from Green River Community College. Works for Chase Bank as a branch manager.
Bella, ā05 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Pursuing a certificate in theater and art at Shoreline Community College. Considering pursuit of an associateās degree. Volunteers at the Hunger Intervention Program food bank and with Summer Meals, helping serve healthy lunches to less fortunate kids. Volunteered at a kidās theater camp in summer 2014.
Zach, ā05 Scholar
Dysgraphia. Earned an associateās degree in fire science. Completed classroom training to become a paramedic. Earned a national certification of firefighter paramedic and now works as a paramedic in Dallas, Texas.
Marlen, ā05 Scholar
Learning disabilities. Works in billing for a house-cleaning service on an island in the San Juans. May pursue a dental program.
Logan, ā05 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Enjoys playing bass guitar, working out, and having a good time with friends.
Andrew, ā05 Scholar
Tourette syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder. Graduated from college with degrees in criminal justice and Spanish. Currently works much of the year overseas as a Rick Stevesā Tour Guide. Volunteers with the Seattle Police.
Nate, ā05 Scholar
Learning disability. Earned a personal trainer certificate from Bellevue College (BC). Plans to return to BC for an associate of science degree, then attend a four year college for a degree in exercise science. Works part-time.
Jesse, ā05 Scholar
Asperger syndrome. Earned a bachelorās degree in forensic psychology and a certificate of crime analysis from Seattle University. Working on a second novel.
Noah, ā05 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Graduated from the ŗ£½Ē“óÉń. Works at the Arc of ŗ£½Ē“óÉń on policies regarding disability legislation. Also worked on the committee to make the āAccessible Communitiesā website. Plays wheelchair basketball for the Tacoma Titans. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2010.
Sakina, ā05 Scholar
Graduated from Eastern ŗ£½Ē“óÉń University.
Kayla, ā05 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Volunteers at Kent Commons.
Jessie, ā05 Scholar
Morquioās syndrome. Attended Bellevue College and lives in an apartment with a roommate.
Daman, ā05 Scholar
Cerebral palsy. Earned masterās degrees in business administration and information science from Western ŗ£½Ē“óÉń University. Works as a user interface analyst at SSB Bart Group in McLean, VA. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2008.
Cassie, ā05 Scholar
Spina bifida. Attending Interface College to become a medical assistant.