'02 Ambassadors

DO-IT Ambassadors are pursuing postsecondary studies and careers. They share their experiences with DO-IT Scholars and Pals, encouraging them to pursue their goals in college and employment.

Amy, '02 Scholar

Learning disability, attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Works as a dental assistant.

Silvia, '02 Scholar

Osteogenesis imperfecta
Attended Eastern Washington University with a major in business.

Rebecca, '02 Scholar

Learning disability
Worked at a nursing home. Enjoys anime/manga (Japanese cartoons and comics), reading, computer games, and baking.

Ian, '02 Scholar

Mobility impairment
Studies mathematics at the University of Washington. Interested in a career in software engineering, image processing, or other computer-related occupation.

Saroj, '02 Scholar

Learning disability
Attends Bellevue Community College. Would like to pursue a career as a social worker.

Gimmie, '02 Scholar

Learning disability
Attends Clark College and is pursuing an associate's degree in business administration.

Scott, '02 Scholar

Asperger's syndrome
Currently earning degrees in political economics and history at the University of Washington.

Leon, '02 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Studies sociology at Western Washington University. Interests include criminal psychology and a career with the federal government.

Alexandra, '02 Scholar

Low vision
Studies biochemistry at the University of Washington. Works in a biochemistry lab. Plans to become a research scientist.

James, '02 Scholar

Mobility impairment
Earned a political science degree from the Evergreen State College.

Jared, '02 Scholar

Health impairment
Graduated from Columbia Basin College with an associate's degree in liberal arts.

Andrew, '02 Scholar

Learning disability
Studies design at Cornish College of the Arts.

Rima, '02 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in political science and communications. Was a research intern for NOAA.

Chris, '02 Scholar

Muscular dystrophy
Earned a computer science degree from the University of Washington. After a few internships at Microsoft in high school and college, he is now a full-time employee.

Carson, '02 Scholar

Carson Smith, '02 Scholar
Graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in comparative literature. Currently doing a brand management internship at PBS in Washington, DC.

Dale, '02 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Graduated from Washington State University with a major in political science and minor in criminal justice. Studies law at Gonzaga University.

Ryan, '02 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Student of interdisciplinary studies at University of Washington, Bothell.

Angela, '02 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Attends Edmonds Community College and studies psychology to become a social worker or counselor for teenagers.