1998 Scholars

Abraham, ’98 Scholar

Visual impairment

Plans to pursue a career in music.

Arnell, ’98 Scholar

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, communication disorder

Has worked in retail.

Chris, ’98 Scholar

Attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, dysgraphia

Audio engineer for Ford Audio Service and live sound engineer for Super Geek League’s Sci Fi Punk.

Corey, ’98 Scholar

Tourette syndrome, attention deficit disorder, panic disorder

Earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Seattle University. Employed as a design engineer at Centrix Aerospace.

Eddie, ’98 Scholar

Earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Spokane Falls Community College.

Hank, ’98 Scholar

Blind

Hopes to attend college for computer or radio broadcasting.

Jessie, ’98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University and a law degree from the University of San Francisco. Spent over ten years working as a lawyer in the Bay Area. Moved back to the Pacific Northwest in 2019. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2009.

Jessie, ’98 Scholar

Dyslexia, attention deficit disorder

Earned a bachelor’s degree in informatics
with a minor in dance, as well as a master of business administration, from the University of Washington. Manages a fraud prevention data science team at Amazon Web Services. Enjoys mentoring and being an advocate for minorities in STEM fields. Enjoys spending time with family and chasing her toddler around. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2005.

Katrina, ’98 Scholar

Traumatic brain injury

Earned an associate degree in integrated studies from Cascadia Community College and a bachelor’s degree in global studies with a minor in human rights from the University of Washington Bothell. Investigating personal genealogy, as well as helping other genealogists, and sharing the findings on Ancestry.com through the “Carter Family Tree.” Completed hand-stitching a Christmas stocking, part of which was self-designed. Working on creating a new hand-stitching pattern in Excel. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2012.

Khrystal, ’98 Scholar

Dyslexia

Full-time mother and wife.

Landon, ’98 Scholar

Mobility impairment

Attended South Puget Sound Community College.

Marissa, ’98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Works as a lead office administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Matt, ’98 Scholar

Mobility impairment

Graduated with a bachelor’s degree of applied science in cybersecurity. Hopes to become a network security analyst.

Michael, ’98 Scholar

Learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematical sciences and physics from the University of Alberta. Earned a bachelor of education degree in secondary education. Works for Qi Creative as an education consultant and behavior coach, helping children with special needs, their families, and their communities.
Runs own marketing company that specializes in social causes.

Nichole, ’98 Scholar

Metatrophic dwarfism, dysplasia, epilepsy

Earned a bachelor’s degree from The Evergreen State College. Likes volunteering and doing community service. Enjoys playing the drums, traveling, and watching the performing arts. Certified in financial trading and investments. Animal rescuer.

Silas, ’98 Scholar

Visual impairment

Interested in programming and designing video games.

Todd, ’98 Scholar

Attention deficit disorder

Works as a musician.

Amy, ’98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Graduated from secretarial school and attended business courses at Anoka Technical College. Is going back to school for an associate degree in journalism and communications. Is a Christian author and owns a publishing company.

Blair, ’98 Scholar

Brain injury

Earned a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and a master’s degree in industrial technology from the University of Idaho. Works for The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.

Brian, ’98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in sports management from the University of San Francisco. Works as the information technology director for Glostone Trucking Solutions and as chief operations officer and chief technology officer of Med-Safe Management.

Buddy, ’98 Scholar

Quadriplegia

Earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Phoenix.

Chanon, ’98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Studied social work at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Received a black labrador service dog named Jersey from Paws With a Cause.

Crystal, ‘98 Scholar

Visual impairment

David, ’98 Scholar

Congenital stationary night blindness, some motor deficiencies

Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Grinnell College and a doctoral degree in public affairs and policy from Portland State University. Works as a fiscal and policy analyst at Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission, with a focus on university finance, accountability, and policy research.

Dustin, ’98 Scholar

Dyslexia

Earned a degree in physical education from Ball State University. Works as a high school physical education teacher and head volleyball coach. Is also the head coach of the Minnesota One Junior Olympic Volleyball Team. Married.

Emily, ’98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and anthropology at Florida International University. Works as a communications consultant in the non-profit sector.

Isaiah, ’98 Scholar

Spinocerebellar degeneration

Attended Pacific University to pursue a degree in education.

Ivan, ‘98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy, learning disability

Earned a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a law degree from the University of Maryland. Works as a lawyer.

Jeffrey, ’98 Scholar

Ataxia telangiectasia

Earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and geology from Northeastern University. Died in April 2006.

Jessica, ’98 Scholar

Dyslexia

Attended Santa Fe Community College and the University of New Mexico.

John, ’98 Scholar

Deaf

Earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Montana.

Justin, ’98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned an associate degree in wilderness recreation leadership from North Country Community College in Saranac Lake, New York. Works part-time as an independent living specialist and arch barrier consultant for Tri Lakes Center for Independent Living.

Kimberlee, ‘98 Scholar

Cerebral palsy, autism

Works three days a week at the Midwest Food Bank. Attended the drive-thru Tim Tebow Night to Shine, volunteers at the Angel Tree for Salvation Army, and attends a day program two days a week. Loves dancing, music, Zumba, and traveling.

Maggie, ’98 Scholar

Learning disability

Earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Teaches high school math.

Nick, ’98 Scholar

Visual impairment

Earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame.

Reginald, ’98 Scholar

Attention deficit disorder

Earned a bachelor’s degree from Fort Valley State University.

Shavonne, ’98 Scholar

Glaucoma

Earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of New Orleans.

Wesley, ’98 Scholar

Blind

Earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Works for Nebraska’s Office of the Chief Information Officer as an Internet application developer.