[Nfbf-l] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Announces 2011 Scholarship Program Winners

[Sherrill O'Brien]

I wanted to pass this along, as, and it's so fitting, at the very top of the
list is our very own Yasen!

Sherrill

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



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




National Federation of the Blind Announces
2011 Scholarship Program Winners




Baltimore, Maryland (May 13, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind
(NFB), the nation’s oldest and largest organization of blind people, today
announced the winners of its 2011 Scholarship Program, which awards thirty
scholarships each year to recognize achievement by blind scholars.  The
winners are listed below in alphabetical order with their home states and
vocational goals:



§       Yasen Angelov, FL: certified public accountant (CPA)

§       Jessica Beecham, TN: therapeutic recreation specialist for persons
with disabilities

§       Mary Billington, NY:   educational policy and management specialist

§       David Bouchard, MS: teacher of orientation and mobility

§       Christine Daniels, CO:  scientist/professor of cellular and
molecular biophysics

§       Roberto Diaz, CT:  teacher of American history to at-risk youth

§       Aleeha Dudley, OH:  equine veterinarian

§       Heather Edwards, SC: disability services coordinator

§       Christopher Fountain, VA: family and marriage counselor

§       Brenton R. Fuchs, CT: business administration and marketing

§       Diane Graves, IN: social services administrator

§       Michelle Hackman, NY: scientist specializing in behavioral science

§       Shafeka Hashash, NJ: lawyer or international relations specialist at
the UN

§       Carry Joanis, NY: MBA-credentialed financial analyst or product
manager

§       Kathleen Katulak, NY: teacher of the blind and educational
researcher

§       Catherine Lei, CA: patent attorney and expert in the physical
sciences

§       Ma’ayan Malter, IL: professor of economics

§       Daniel Martinez, TX: teacher of blind students

§       Ryan T. McBee, OR: elected politician or political consultant

§       Julie McGinnity, MO: vocal coach, professional singer, and German
translator

§       Terence Meehan, CA: medical doctor involved in clinical research and
teaching

§       Sylvia Modesitt, MO: scientist/professor of astrophysics or
molecular biology

§       Justin Salisbury, CT: professor of quantitative economics

§       Kyle Shachmut, MA: administrator/professor of educational media and
technology

§       Amber K. Sherrard, LA: nutritionist

§       Sandra Sommers, OH: physical therapist

§       Mikaela Stevens, ID: motivational public speaker

§       Kristina Vu, TX: lawyer

§       Henry Wedler, CA: professor of chemistry

§       Matthew C. Yeater, IN: minister and evangelist



“These students represent academic excellence, and many of them are
doubtless future leaders of this nation’s blind,” said Dr. Marc Maurer,
President of the National Federation of the Blind.  “They are forging a path
in disciplines as varied as economics, molecular biology, physical therapy,
law, and nutrition.  They are proof of our conviction that we, the blind of
this nation, can compete on terms of equality with our sighted peers, and we
are very proud of their accomplishments.”



In July each winner will attend the NFB’s seventy-first annual national
convention in Orlando, Florida, where the Scholarship Committee will spend
several days getting to know each student and then decide which scholarship
(ranging in value from $3,000 to $12,000) to award each of them.  The
scholarship winners will then be announced at the banquet of the NFB
convention on Friday, July 8.



For more information on the National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
Program, visit www.nfb.org/scholarships .




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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
United States.  The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy,
education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.











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