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Wed May 6 21:33:56 UTC 2020

Congratulations to our Georgia NFB National Student Scholarship Winner
Lauren Elaine Hardin!

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Announces 2020 Scholarship Program Finalists
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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

National Federation of the Blind Announces 2020 Scholarship Program
Finalists

*Baltimore, Maryland (May 6, 2020): *The National Federation of the Blind
(NFB), the nation’s leading advocate for equal education of the blind,
today announced the finalists for its annual scholarship program, which
provides financial assistance and connects students with mentoring and
other resources. The thirty scholarship finalists are listed below in
alphabetical order with their home states and vocational goals.

·        Robert (Rob) Blachowicz, Arkansas: Counseling

·       Christopher (Chris) Bove, Rhode Island: Public Service

·       Brianna (Bri) Broadwater, Maryland: Psychologist or Education

·       Michael (Mick) Carey-Thomann, Alaska: Lawyer

·       Sean Carlson, Oregon: Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor

·       Natalie Charbonneau, Oregon: Animal Genetics and Conservation
Research

·       Moreblessings Chikavanga, Texas: Civil Rights/Disability Law

·       Kevin Darcy, Colorado: Anthropology Professor

·       Matthew Duffell-Hoffman, South Carolina: Electrical Engineer

·       Paxton Franke, North Dakota: Forensic Pathology

·       Lauren (Elaine) Hardin, Georgia: Higher Education Student Affairs
Administrator

·       Kaitlyn (Kat) Hippe, Wisconsin: Languages and Education

·       Emily Kiehl, Ohio: Information Technology

·       Josh Loebner, Tennessee: Inclusive Advertising

·       Sara Luna, Illinois: Museum Accessibility

·       Victor Marques, Michigan: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and
Access Technology Specialist

·       Griffin Miller, Pennsylvania: Actuary

·       Brian Mucyo, Arizona: Human Rights Law

·       Marissa Nissley, New Jersey: Attorney

·       Sherry Pablo, California: Public Health, Health Policy and
Management

·       Precious Perez, Massachusetts: Music Education

·       Teresita Rios, California: Attorney

·       Syed Rizvi, Massachusetts: Civil Rights Lawyer

·       Dannielle Schutz, Nebraska: Medical Scientist

·       Nicolas (Nick) Spohn, Pennsylvania: Mechanical Engineer

·       Logan Stenzel, Minnesota: Finance and Technology Entrepreneur

·       Marie Villaneda, Indiana: Orientation and Mobility Instructor

·       Shane Wegner, Minnesota: Corporate Attorney

·       Alek Wolfe, Vermont: Broadcasting

·       Brayan Zamarripa, Oklahoma: Media Production

“The scholarship program is one of our most important initiatives, and we
will not allow anything - including the COVID19 pandemic - to diminish our
commitment to recognizing excellence among blind students,” said Mark A.
Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “We are proud
to honor these blind scholars, each of whom are raising expectations and
breaking down barriers. The accomplishments of these outstanding students
are proof that we, the blind of this nation, can live the lives we want;
blindness does not hold us back.”

For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship
program, visit nfb.org/scholarships <http://www.nfb.org/scholarships>.

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*About the National Federation of the Blind *

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is
the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded
in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the
fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of
blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families
with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We
believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to
transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and
initiatives at www.nfb.org.

*CONTACT:*

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org

Also available at:
https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-announces-2020-scholarship-program-finalists

Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.

Director of Public Relations

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen at nfb.org

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The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.