'98 Ambassadors: Washington Ambassadors
Washington Ambassadors
The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 1998. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Completed an Associate's degree in integrated studies at Cascadia Community College in Bothell, WA. Currently attending the University of Washington, pursuing a major in anthropology with a minor in disability studies. Joined an archeology project near Republic, WA, in August 2007.
Graduated from Spokane Falls Community College in mechanical engineering.
Glaucoma
Attended the University of New Orleans to pursue a degree in psychology.
Mobility impairment
Plans to attend college or seek gainful employment.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia
Attended Muskingum College in Ohio.
Cerebral Palsy
Pursuing a degree in social work at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Cerebral Palsy
Earned an Associate's degree and works at the Federal Aviation Administration as an office administrator.
Visual impairment
Interested in attending a community college in the Portland area.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attended Fort Valley State University, majoring in biology.
Dyslexia
Full-time mother and wife whose husband is in the military.
Learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Completed a Bachelor's degree at the University of Alberta with majors in physics and mathematical sciences. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in economics and Christian theology, while working at the University of Alberta as Associate Vice President of Student Life. Attended World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany.
Visual impairment
Graduated from LaConnor High School in WA. Would like to program or design video games.
Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in informatics and dance. Working as an Information Management Leadership Associate at Washington Mutual corporate office.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attends Edmonds Community College studying music.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), communication disorder
Plans to attend Olympic College to study integrated multimedia.
Scoliosis and Kyphosis with Metatrophic dwarfism, Dysplasia, and Condrodystrophy
Graduated from the Evergreen State College with a Bachelor's degree in theater and English literature.
Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and Panic Disorder
Majoring in mechanical engineering at Seattle University.
Visual impairment
Plans to pursue a career in music.