2011 Scholars

Kim, ‘11 Scholar

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Graduated from Everett Community College with a degree in humanities.

Tess, ‘11 Scholar

Dysgraphia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attended Gonzaga University. Interested in design, communications, and psychology. Trains dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Paige, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Pursuing a degree at Bellevue College in accounting or marketing.

Jae, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy with mixed presentations of athetosis and spasticity
Pursuing a degree in social work at the University of Washington to become a transition specialist for students with disabilities so they can reach their maximum potential in school and life.

Diego, ‘11 Scholar

Learning disability
Attended Edmonds Community College. Works at Winco Foods as a Lead Clerk. Plays on a soccer team.

Cecily, ‘11 Scholar

Arthrogryposis
Attends Eastern Washington University. Would like to be a forensic psychologist.

Mauricio, ‘11 Scholar

Visual impairment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Graduated from Highline High School. Considering a career as a police officer or a chemical engineer.

Joshua, ‘11 Scholar

Asperger syndrome
Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington. Pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science in the fall.

Deicy, ‘11 Scholar

Spina bifida
Graduated from Eastmont High School. Volunteers with United Way.

Emily, ‘11 Scholar

Blind
Attends Gonzaga University studying engineering management with a focus on mechancial engineering. Hopes to work as a mechanical engineer to develop new ways for people with disabilities to work out in a gym with minimal adaptations.

Erika, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf
Graduated with a degree in English from the University of Washington. Studied abroad Summer of 2016 in London. Works as a student assistant in the DO-IT office. Volunteers at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Is a member of the Rising Leaders Advisory Council for the US Business Leadership Network.

Sean, ‘11 Scholar

Arthrogryposis
Attended Bellevue College and now attends Arizona State online.

Macy, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Graduated with a masters of social work and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington. Wants to work with kids with disabilities.

Kaylie, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf
Works as a pastry chef at Rylie Cakes, a gluten free bakery. Hopes to one day open a cake business called Kakes by Kaylie.

Jessie, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf
Graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in informatics and a minor in diversity. Studied abroad in London for five weeks in 2014 and in South Korea for one month in 2016.

Vaughn, ‘11 Scholar

Hearing impairment, fine motor weakness, flat feet
Attends the University of Washington Bothell.