Patrick, ’03 Scholar
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Central Washington University. Died in spring 2010.
2003 Ambassadors
The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 2003. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Crystal, ’03 Scholar
Traumatic brain injury
Graduated from Columbia High School.
Justin, ’03 Scholar
Mobility impairment
Received a bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Washington (UW). Previously attended the University of Arizona in Tucson and swam for the U.S. at the Paralympics in China.
Zachary, ’03 Scholar
Short-term memory loss
Graduated from Stanwood High School. Has worked at a food bank and an animal shelter.
Jamie, ’03 Scholar
Learning disability
Earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from Central Washington University, summa cum laude and Presidential Scholar, and a master’s degree in education from Lesley University, specializing in curriculum development through the arts. Has worked in the juvenile detention system, and at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Teaches elementary school students who have autism.
Shaun, ’03 Scholar
Low vision
Attended Spokane Community College.
Skylor, ’03 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Attends Centralia Community College, majoring in early childhood education. Would like to study psychology.
Vanessa, ’03 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Attends American InterContinental University online, studying business administration.
Joshua, ’03 Scholar
Spina bifida
Passed away in May 2008, after a sixteen-month battle with cancer. Received an honorary degree from Landmark College.
Matt, ‘03 Scholar
Cerebral palsy, learning disabilities
Works in real estate management.
Joshua, ’03 Scholar
Blind
Attends Clark College, studying broadcasting. Interested in novel writing and becoming a DJ.
Annemarie, ’03 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Earned degrees in English, Spanish, and political science from the University of Portland. Attends law school at Willamette University.
Tressa, ’03 Scholar
Learning disability
Earned a bachelor’s degree in social science with a focus on environmental studies from the UW. Works as a professional photographer in Seattle.
Conrad, ’03 Scholar
Muscular dystrophy
Earned a law degree from the UW School of Law after graduating summa cum laude from Seattle Pacific University. Passed the Uniform Bar Exam in 2014. Vice President of UW’s Disability Law Alliance. Interned in Washington, DC, as part of the American Association of People with Disabilities Congressional Internship and the Heritage Foundation’s Young Leaders Program. Received the Blackstone Legal Fellowship in 2013 and a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2012, and was the first person to use a powered wheelchair in the Seattle Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon. Currently serves as chair of the Governor’s Award Subcommittee and member of the Coordinating Committee for the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment.
Andrew, ’03 Scholar
Bilateral radial club hand
Graduated from Washington State University with a major in hospitality business management. Working in the hospitality industry.
Jesse, ’03 Scholar
Dyslexia
Earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Goshen College. Senior software engineer at Digital Foundry, leading teams to create custom mobile and web applications for clients in a variety of industries. Internships included: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Microsoft, and IBM.
Senait, ’03 Scholar
Health and vision impairment
Earned a degree in medical anthropology and global health from the UW. Participated in leadership personal and professional development training and programs, including the UW’s Women’s Leadership Institute. Advocates for people with disabilities and is pursuing employment in international health or public service.
Jamie, ’03 Scholar
Cerebral palsy
Earned an associate’s degree in accounting from Big Bend Community College. Works as an office administrator for Blue Sky Management.
Natasha, ’03 Scholar
Hearing impairment
Works as a sign language interpreter at an elementary school in Yakima. Married with one child.
Scott, ’03 Scholar
Attention deficit disorder
Earned an associate’s degree in machine technology and mechanical engineering from Bellingham Technical College. Earned an associate’s degree in electrical engineering and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Washington State University. Working as a mechanical engineer for a company in Burlington, WA.