'98 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
Earned an associate's degree in integrated studies from Cascadia Community College. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in global studies with a minor in human rights at the University of Washington, Bothell.
Graduated from Spokane Falls Community College in mechanical engineering.
Glaucoma
Earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of New Orleans.
Mobility impairment
Attended Spokane Falls Community College. Hopes to become a network security analyst.
Attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, and dysgraphia
Co-owner of Faded Karma Productions. Front desk supervisor at the Hotel Max and live sound engineer for Super Geek League (Sci-Fi Punk Circus).
Cerebral palsy
Studied social work at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and plans to eventually finish her college degree. Received a black lab service dog named Jersey from Paws With a Cause.
Cerebral palsy
Earned two associate's degrees and works full time at the Federal Aviation Administration as an office administrator.
Visual impairment
Interested in attending a community college in the Portland area.
Attention deficit disorder
Graduated with a bachelor's degree from Fort Valley State University.
Dyslexia
Full-time mother and wife.
Learning disabilities and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Alberta with majors in physics and mathematical sciences. Pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics and Christian theology, while working at the University of Alberta as associate vice president of Student Life.
Visual impairment
Interested in programming or designing video games.
Dyslexia and attention deficit disorder
Graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in informatics and a minor in dance. Interested in business intelligence and information management. Works at Amazon.com.
Attention deficit disorder
Musician. Loves video games.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and communication disorder
Worked in retail.
Scoliosis and kyphosis with metatrophic dwarfism, dysplasia, and condrodystrophy
Graduated from the Evergreen State College with a bachelor's degree in communication. Works as a small business and national accounts coordinator for Verizon Wireless and acts in independent films. Married summer 2011.
Tourette syndrome, attention deficit disorder, and panic disorder
Earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Seattle University.
Visual impairment
Plans to pursue a career in music.