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 ĢĒŠÄŌ““ 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 ĢĒŠÄŌ““ 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 bachelorās degree in community psychology from the ĢĒŠÄŌ““ (UW) Bothell. Working towards a masterās degree in social work at the UW. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2011. Works at 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. Planning to take the national certification to become a firefighter paramedic.
Marlen, ā05 Scholar
Marlen Islas, 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
Earned degrees in criminal justice and Spanish from the University of Portland. Traveled to the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Currently teaching at a local college in Seattle. Looks forward to an international internship in education or criminal justice.
Nate, ā05 Scholar
Learning disability
Pursuing a certificate in personal training at Bellevue College, and hopes to get a bachelorās 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 UW. Works at the North Seattle Community College Disability Services Office. Member of the ĢĒŠÄŌ““ State Governorās Committee on Disability Issues and Employment, and worked for 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 ĢĒŠÄŌ““ 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 ĢĒŠÄŌ““ 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
Currently attending Interface College to become a medical assistant.