2011 Scholars

Cecily, ‘11 Scholar

Arthrogryposis

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

Deicy, ‘11 Scholar

Spina bifida

Volunteers with United Way.

Diego, ‘11 Scholar

Learning disability

Attended Edmonds Community College then worked at Winco Foods before joining his father in construction and painting. Plays on a soccer team that has placed second in the league finals.

Emily, ‘11 Scholar

Blind

Graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in engineering management with a focus in mechanical engineering. Attending school to become a massage therapist. Working at the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired as an activities of daily living instructor in Anchorage, Alaska.

Erika, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf

Earned an English degree from the University of Washington. Works as a best practices specialist in Disability and Leave Services at Amazon and volunteers at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Earned a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2022.

Jae, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy with mixed presentations of athetosis and spasticity

Earned a master of social work from the University of Washington. Works at The Arc of King County as the information and referral supervisor. Works to advocate for people with disabilities, help them find their voices, and support them to lead successful lives.

Jessie, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf

Earned a bachelor’s in informatics and a minor in diversity and currently pursuing her master’s in human centered design and engineering from the University of Washington. Recipient of NBC Universal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship and Quip Diversity Scholarship. Received the Neon Blackboard Fellowship. Works at a nonprofit serving survivors of violence. Website can be found at www.jessielzhang.com.

Joshua, ‘11 Scholar

Asperger’s syndrome

Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Washington. Pursuing employment in a library or archive.

Kaylie, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf

Works at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle as a pastry cook. Loves creating new pastry food and decorating wedding cakes.

Kim, ‘11 Scholar

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Graduated from Everett Community College with a degree in humanities and works in the hospitality industry.

Macy, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Graduated with a master of social work and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington (UW). Has previously worked as an access coordinator for UW’s Disability Resources for Students.

Mauricio, ‘11 Scholar

Visual impairment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Considering a career as a police officer or a chemical engineer.

Paige, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Pursuing a degree in communications/marketing at East Tennessee State University. Owns a home in Virginia. Is a mom to a puppy named Jax and two cats, Toby and Oscar.

Sean, ‘11 Scholar

Arthrogryposis

Attended Bellevue College and now attends Arizona State online.

Tess, ‘11 Scholar

Dysgraphia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Graduated from Gonzaga University. Now works in investor relations. Trains dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Vaughn, ‘11 Scholar

Hearing impairment, fine motor weakness, flat feet

Graduated from the University of Washington Bothell.