2000 Scholars

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Andrea, ’00 Scholar

Brain stroke

Earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies from the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ 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.

Benjamin, ’00 Scholar

Dyslexia, dysgraphia

Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, with honors, from the University of Oklahoma. Entrepreneur and investor.Ìý

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 Lake ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Institute of Technology. Currently works at Comcast. Married fellow ‘00 Scholar Nohemi Romero.

Corinna, ’00 Scholar

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 ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ State Capitol for Advocacy Days.Ìý

Crystal, ’00 Scholar

Hearing impairment

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

Deke, ’00 Scholar

Aphasia

Currently at Lululemon as a cybersecurity manager focused on vulnerability management, cloud security, and application security.Ìý

Israel, ’00 Scholar

Blind

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

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 Bellwether Housing in Seattle as a housing developer focusing on affordable housing projects in Seattle and Western ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. Served in the Peace Corps in Bulgaria and previously lived in ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, DC. Lives in Shoreline with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Nathan, ’00 Scholar

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 ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ 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.Ìý

Nick, ’00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned a certificate in culinary arts from North Seattle College.

Nohemi, ’00 Scholar

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, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´.

Nora, ‘00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned a master’s degree in education.

Ryan, ’00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. Works as the deputy Section 508 coordinator for the Centers for Disease Control in North Carolina.

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. Lives in the Seattle area for an internship and is studying for a certification.

Susanna, ’00 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ and a master’s degree from Gonzaga University. Works for a foreclosure prevention non-profit organization in Seattle, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. Has a daughter.