2000 Ambassadors

Group photo of 2000 DO-IT Scholars
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The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 2000. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.

Ryan, ’00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. Works for the Centers for Disease Control as the lead at the Section 508 Help Desk in North Carolina.

Nora, ‘00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy. Earned a master’s degree in education.

Israel, ’00 Scholar

Blind. Earned an associate’s degree from Wenatchee Valley College. Attends Central ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ University, majoring in public relations.

Brian, ’00 Scholar

Mild static encephalopathy, patella femoral syndrome. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. Graduated from the funeral service program at the Lake ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Institute of Technology. Works at a funeral home in Seattle. Married to fellow 2000 Scholar Nohemi.

Benjamin, ’00 Scholar

Dyslexic dysgraphic. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, with honors, from the University of Oklahoma. President of Kellner Capital, a New York City based investment management firm.

Andrea, ’00 Scholar

Earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies from the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. Enrolled in graduate school studying theatre arts at San Diego State University.

Corinna, ’00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy. Works as an advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc of Snohomish County as a self-advocacy coordinator. Facilitates the Transition Club at Lake Stevens, Marysville, and Granite Falls. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2010.

Kasey, ‘00 Scholar

Learning disability. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ State University and a master’s degree in sustainable real estate development from Tulane University in New Orleans. Works for John Snow Inc., an International Public Health Development company, as a financial manager on a project delivering medical supplies to developing countries. Served in the Peace Corps in Bulgaria.

Susanna, ’00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy. Earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ and a master’s degree from Gonzaga University. Working for a non-profit organization in Seattle. Has a daughter.

Deke, ’00 Scholar

Aphasia. Earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology and administrative management from Central ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ University. Currently employed with Nordstrom as a senior security engineer. Recently completed a certified information systems security professional (CISSP) certification.

Stephanie, ’00 Scholar

Visual impairment. Earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ University; attends graduate school in vocational rehabilitation counseling at Western ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ University. Engaged and living in the Seattle area.

Nick, ’00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy. Earned a certificate in culinary arts from North Seattle Community College.

Nathan, ’00 Scholar

Dyslexia and other learning differences. Earned an associate of arts degree from Shoreline Community College with two supporting certificates in film. Completed a conductor course at the National Academy of Railroad Sciences. Is a digital media manager for the Decision Education Foundation and lead mapper for Pivot Edmonds.

Nohemi, ’00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy. Earned an associate’s degree in computer science; plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Married to fellow 2000 Scholar Brian and lives in the Seattle area.

Crystal, ’00 Scholar

Hearing impairment. Earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ University. Has a son.