DO-IT Ambassadors are pursuing postsecondary studies and careers. They share their experiences with DO-IT Scholars and Pals, encouraging them to pursue their goals in college and employment.
Hi. I am Yomara. Doing well in school has always been my number-one priority, and it has paid off. I am a sophomore at the University of Washington, Bothell. I have spinal muscular atrophy type 2, which is why I use a power chair to get around. I have a passion for chocolate and the color pink :). I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. My name is Mack. I am studying early childhood education at Highline Community College. I work at my local YMCA. Basketball, football, track, and baseball are my favorite sports. I have cerebral palsy. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. I am Erica. I have Erb's palsy on my right arm. I attend the University of Washington. I am interested in studying oncology and becoming a doctor someday. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. My name is Russell. I am a sophomore at Bellevue College. I plan to be involved with law enforcement or be a lawyer. I have Asperger's syndrome. I enjoy video games, racing dirt bikes, and driving my car.
Hi. My name is Sam. I study architectural design and drafting at a community college. I enjoy long-distance running, playing the trumpet, building with Legos, and playing video and computer games such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Harvest Moon, Civilization, Rune Factory, and Trauma Center: Under the Knife. Even though I have dyslexia, which means I have trouble reading and writing, I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter book and movie series. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. My name is Collin. I am attending Shoreline Community College on a soccer scholarship before I transfer to a four-year school. I would like to go into politics after college. I have dyslexia.
Hi. I am Emily, and I just completed my second year at Bellevue College. In my spare time, I work for the National Ski Patrol and volunteer with the Humane Society. I have dyslexia and dysgraphia, which was diagnosed when I was in third grade. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. My name is Derek. I have a non-verbal learning disability and dysgraphia. I am a college student interested in political science. I recently went to Olympia and lobbied a bill for financial education in math classes, and I hope to get involved in politics later in life. During the summer, I am a youth camp counselor. Counseling helps prepare me for a career as a band teacher. I enjoy refereeing indoor and outdoor soccer games, playing video games, having a good time with friends, and playing a variety of musical instruments. I also enjoy manga and anime.
Hey! My name is Nejowa. I have used a wheelchair for the past seven years. I attended Highline Community College until I was recruited to play basketball at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. My dream is to be a youth counselor. I am a Sounders fan. I enjoy music and everyone knows I am obsessed with Lady Gaga. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. My name is Marco. I attend Highline Community College where I am pursuing an associate's degree in chemistry. My goal is to study biochemistry at the University of Washington. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi! My name is Chris and I will be a sophomore at Pacific Lutheran University. I am studying history and political science. I really enjoy swimming, basketball, and cycling. My favorite type of music is country, and my favorite music group is Lady Antebellum. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. My name is Carolyn. I attend Spokane Falls Community College. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. My name is Christine and I attend Spokane Falls Community College. I have cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. I hope to someday play in collegiate wheelchair sports at either the University of Arizona or Illinois. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. I am Nate. I have a learning disability that affects my reading and writing. I use technology as an accommodation whenever I can. I attend California State University, Chico. I am majoring in business information systems with an emphasis in management. I plan to incorporate my love of language and continue studying Spanish and Mandarin.
Hi. My name is Aaron. I have dyslexia, which affects my word retrieval skills, and I have an auditory processing delay. I am interested in computer programming, math, science (especially biology), technical theater, and choral singing.
Hi. My name is Wesley. I attend Everett Community College, and I plan to study psychology. I use a wheelchair to get around because I have quadriplegia. I hope to be a psychologist working with children or families. One of my favorite things to do each day is watch Dr. Phil. I was a DO-IT Intern during Summer Study 2011.
Hi. My name is Erik. I attend Western Washington University and am pursuing a degree in history and business. I would like to be an accountant. I am a New England Patriots fan, and I love watching sports. I also enjoy watching the History Channel and playing strategy games. I have Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Hi. My name is Brianna. I attend Cascadia Community College. I hope to go to a four-year university after I finish community college. I would like to have a career working with children and adults with special needs. I can walk, but I sometimes use a wheelchair because I have cerebral palsy. I also have some visual and hearing impairments. I use Pidgin Signed English (PSE) to communicate in large crowds or in a classroom. I love bowling and riding horseback. In my spare time, I like to read and knit. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2011.
Hi. My name is Shelby. I attended Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) for a semester before landing my dream job as an American Sign Language interpreter for the Sunnyside School District. I also have a freelance interpreting business. I plan to return to YVCC to study Spanish with the goal of becoming the only trilingual interpreter in the Yakima Valley. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.
Hi. My name is Jeremy. This fall I may start my second year at Spokane Falls Community College. I am considering taking another year off of school to work as a nanny. I plan to pursue pediatric psychology to work with children with physical disabilities. My biggest accomplishments this year are getting my own apartment and teaching my roommate who has a learning disability how to take control of his life. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2010.