[Colorado-Talk] Celebrate One of Colorado's Own Winning a National Federation of the Blind Scholarship

[Curtis Chong]

Greetings:

The email from Amy Sabo on this topic was corrupted by the Mailman bug that has been afflicting NFB Net of late. Here is Amy's message as readable text.

Cordially,

Curtis Chong

hello dan and all,

i too also want to give my congratulations also to erin in being a national scholarship winner this year at national convention!

she definately does deserve it! colorado will definately rock the world with you and, the other winners this year in nola!




hugs,
amy sabo

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Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Celebrate One of Colorado's Own Winning a National Federation of the Blind Scholarship

We're proud of you, Erin!And I want to share that we have several scholarship finalists with CCB connections this year. Erin, of course, is a CCB graduate. Gene Kim of California is a finalist and CCB graduate. In fact he is a tenBroek Scholar, meaning he received an NFB scholarship previously - a challenging accomplishment.Zoe Marsh is a current CCB student and jest completed a term as President of the CCB Student Association. Amina Orzueva was a former CCB summer student. and Emily Schlenker, while not a CCB alum, is married to Rowan who is a current student. Naturally, we celebrate Emily as one of our family!Well, we celebrate all of this year's finalists. But Erin the mostest!DanOn Thu, May 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM Curtis Chong via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:Greetings: Congratulations to one of our own, Erin Daley, for winning a National Federation of the Blind Scholarship. Erin serves as the Secretary of our Denver Chapter. Here is the official press release. Original Source Celebrating Outstanding Blind StudentsBaltimore, Maryland (May 22, 2025): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative organization advancing the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States, today announced the finalists for its annual scholarship program, that provides financial assistance and connects students with blind mentors and other resources. The thirty scholarship finalists are listed below in alphabetical order by last name with their home state and vocational goal. Congratulations to these outstanding finalists:Waseem Aljanazreh, Pennsylvania, Special EducationLauren Chaya Altman, New Jersey, Teacher of Blind StudentsSergio Arvizu Arguelles, New Jersey, AttorneyIzzy Bailey, Maine, Clinical Social WorkerKaleb Calhoun, Virginia, CybersecurityErin Daley, Colorado, Accessibility ConsultantJuna Gjata, Massachusetts, Content StrategistKaShonia Graham, Michigan, Human ServicesToby Harnish, Pennsylvania, Software EngineerCaitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy/AcademiaDaniel Hernandez, Arizona, Clinical Health PsychologistRasheedah Kenner, Kentucky, Mental Health ServicesNoor Khraisat, Pennsylvania, LawyerGene Kim, California, Computer Science Professor and ResearcherAndrew Lee, Georgia, Technology EntrepreneurRiley Letterman, Michigan, Music Therapist Ren Lovegood, Massachusetts, Business Professor and ResearcherRyan Lukowicz, Rhode Island, Political Scientist/AdvocacyZoe Marsh, Connecticut, Orientation & Mobility InstructorKaelyn McColl, Illinois, Biomedical EngineerMary Nix, New Mexico, Special Education TeacherJoy Orlando, California, PsychologistAmina Orzueva, New York, Human Rights AdvocateGhania Oussaci, Texas, Health Information ManagerNicole Quibol, Hawaii, Professor of PhilosophyMillie Rivera, Maryland, Biblical CounselorEmily DeVaris Schlenker, Kansas, Doctor of PharmacyMandy Smith, Pennsylvania, Foreign Service OfficerAkliesia Teshome, Maryland, Business ConsultantKatiana Elena Urbina, Florida, Production Specialist“Our scholarship program continues to exemplify how the blind people’s movement builds and strengthens a community of leaders,” said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “The finalists represent a diversity of academic and professional pursuits, from groundbreaking work in STEAM careers to innovative approaches in media, education, and emerging fields. We are proud to honor these blind scholars, each of whom is raising expectations and expanding possibilities. The accomplishments of these outstanding students are proof that the blind can achieve excellence and live the lives we want. We will celebrate these outstanding scholars together at our national convention, where their accomplishments will encourage the next generation of blind leaders to dream bigger and reach higher.”For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship program, visit nfb.org/scholarships.### Cordially, Curtis Chong _______________________________________________Colorado-Talk mailing listColorado-Talk at nfbnet.orghttp://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.orgTo unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Colorado-Talk:http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/burke.dall%40gmail.comList archives can be found at <http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org>-- Dan BurkeNational Federation of the Blind of Colorado Legislative Co-chair "Blindness is not what holds you back.  You can live the life you want!"My Cell:  406.546.8546