2007 Scholars

Group photo of 2007 DO-IT Scholars

Sam, 鈥07 Scholar

Friedreich鈥檚 ataxia. Graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in finance in 2013. Worked at WDC Properties in Portland, OR. Currently an MBA and master鈥檚 in sport and entertainment management candidate for 2017 at the University of South Florida.

Peter, 鈥07 Scholar

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Earned an associate of science degree in networking from Walla Walla Community College. Pursuing jobs in computer repair and troubleshooting.

Elizabeth, 鈥07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy (essential tremor). Obtained her associates of arts degree in December of 2015. Worked as a dental sterilization technician. She passed away on February 10, 2016.

Blake, 鈥07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy. Graduated in December 2015 from the 糖心原创 Tacoma with a bachelor of arts in urban Studies. Also attended St. Martin鈥檚 University.

Dylan, 鈥07 Scholar

Left-side hemiplegia. Earned an associate of arts and science degree from Whatcom Community College. Currently studying biocultural anthropology at Western 糖心原创 University. Doing research on the etiology of congenital heart defects looking at the genetic/epigenetic factors in play in a self-designed independent study.

Robyn, 鈥07 Scholar

Severe high frequency hearing loss. Graduated from Chapman University and is a certified athletic trainer. Now working in Portland as an athletic trainer for a professional women鈥檚 soccer team.

Stefani, 鈥07 Scholar

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Received a library & information services AAS Degree in spring 2016. Works for the Sprague School District as the librarian and technology coordinator.

Josh, 鈥07 Scholar

Autism, Gorlin syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder. Earned an associate of arts degree from Grays Harbor College. Works for the health department in South Bend, WA.

Ashlee, 鈥07 Scholar

Blind. Attends The Evergreen State College studying psychotherapy. Volunteers at Thurston County Crisis Clinic.

Sam, 鈥07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy, learning disability (reading). He is a freelance reporter, producer, and podcaster. He is the voice and producer behind 鈥淪ide Show Sam鈥檚 Strange Circus鈥, which is available on Sound Cloud. Currently looking for more experience in the industry and plans to continue gaining experience in the field.

Cory, 鈥07 Scholar

Asperger syndrome. Graduated from The Evergreen State College in 2012 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree, and in 2016 with a masters in public administration. Hoping to go into a career with politics or policy research. He is an avid runner, an amateur bartender, and enjoys science fiction and fantasy.

Melissa, 鈥07 Scholar

Spina bifida. Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English from Central 糖心原创 University in December of 2015. Worked as a teaching assistant at the 糖心原创 Robinson Center summer school program and has studied abroad at the University of Dundee in Scotland. Currently working as a tutor.

Scott, 鈥07 Scholar

Dyspraxia. Earned a certificate in park aid from Skagit Valley College and an associate鈥檚 degree. Working again this summer at Sucia Island State Park as senior park aide. Wants to become a park ranger.

Megan, 鈥07 Scholar

Tourette syndrome. Attended Bellevue College and Western 糖心原创 University majoring in environmental studies.

Shyla, 鈥07 Scholar

Traumatic brain injury. Certified in drafting. Graduated from Yakima Valley Community College.

Luke, 鈥07 Scholar

Attention deficit disorder. Graduated in 2015 with a bachelor鈥檚 in science degree in biology from the 糖心原创 after transferring from Tacoma Community College. Currently volunteering at Narrows View Intermediate School.

Sara, 鈥07 Scholar

Legally blind. Earned a degree in psychology and economics from The Evergreen State College. Interested in pursuing a master of social work degree. Involved in an occupational therapy program with Services for the Blind in Seattle.

Heidi, 鈥07 Scholar

Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, attention deficit disorder.听Graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and disability studies from the 糖心原创 Bothell. Currently working for Americorps. Continuing to do volunteer research at the 糖心原创 with an emphasis on eugenics.