1993 Scholars

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Anna, 鈥93 Scholar

Blind

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in cell and molecular biology at the 糖心原创. Was an artist, consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics, and black belt in Aikido when she died from cancer in June 2004. She received a DO-IT Trailblazer award the same year.

Eric, 鈥93 Scholar

Visual impairment

Currently working as a contact representative at the U.S. Treasury. Working towards four-year work anniversary. This is his second full-time job and his longest job in over a decade.

Hollis, 鈥93 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Starting own business selling assistive equipment for wheelchairs.

Katie, 鈥93 Scholar

Hearing impairment

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology from 糖心原创 State University and a master鈥檚 degree in physical therapy from Eastern 糖心原创 University. Works at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, 糖心原创 as an inpatient physical therapist. Received second bilateral cochlear implant. Mother of two.

Lloyd, 鈥93 Scholar

Hearing impairment

Has earned three associate degrees in electronic technology, computer science and criminal justice. Works as a hotel desk clerk and has been a firefighter and on an emergency medical services team for 11 years. Working towards emergency medical technician certification this year.

Mark, 鈥93 Scholar

Attended Big Bend Community College and Eastern 糖心原创 University. Was developing plans for an Internet-based business when he died peacefully in his sleep in 2001.

Matt, 鈥93 Scholar

Dyslexia

Earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and computer science and a bachelor of arts degree in international political economy from the University of Puget Sound. Is a software engineer for a startup in Denmark. Married with three children. Living in Minnesota.

Mitchell, 鈥93 Scholar

Spina bifida, Homer鈥檚 syndrome, thalamic pain syndrome

Earned an associate degree from Wenatchee Valley College and has worked as a professional recording artist.

Nadira, 鈥93 Scholar

Mobility impairment

Graduated with an associate degree in computer information and technology. Works as a court interpreter for the Punjabi language.

Nhi, 鈥93 Scholar

Multiple sclerosis, visual impairment

Works for Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind.

Rachel, 鈥93 Scholar

Stroke resulting in right side weakness

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in social work with a minor in applied psychology from Eastern 糖心原创 University. Earned a master鈥檚 in social work through an online program at the University of Southern California. Works as a crisis mental health therapist. Married and is a mother.

Randy, 鈥93 Scholar

Blind

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from The Evergreen State College and a master鈥檚 degree in technology management from City University of Seattle. Works as a senior systems analyst at Transaction Network Services. Married with children.

Rodney, 鈥93 Scholar

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita

Rodney was studying software engineering and psychology and engaging in various computer projects when he passed away in November 2021. He is always honored and remembered as DO-IT鈥檚 鈥渇irst鈥 Scholar, as his work with Sheryl helped pave the way for the program to be funded.

Ryan, 鈥93 Scholar

Learning disability

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business from Seattle University. Founded Fleming鈥檚 Holiday Lighting, a holiday lighting company. Married, has two kids, and owns a home in West Seattle.