[NFBMI-Talk] Fwd: Congratulations to The 2023 scholarship class - The National Federation Of The Blind

Fri May 12 00:42:48 UTC 2023

Hello to all members of, and fellow travelers with, the National
Federation of the Blind who lie within the reach of this message.

Congratulations to two particular individuals who are just across the
border to my north in Michigan.  As you will see below, this year's
class of National Scholarship finalists includes

•	Felecia Bradford: Social Work Technician; and
•	Ellen Harper: Public Policy Attorney specializing in Disability Rights.

Michigan is close to my heart, because I lived there for nearly five
years in the late 1990s.  That two from that state are going to
Houston as National Scholarship finalists speaks volumes about the
hard work and high standards that permeate the Michigan Affiliate.
Congratulations go to Immediate Past President Michael Powell and
current President Rob Parsons, and to countless others whose tireless
effort and boundless creativity have moved mountains for blind
Michiganians over the years.

Let's keep building the Federation and raising expectations for one
another and for ourselves.

Respectfully,

Kane Brolin
President, Indiana State Affiliate
National Federation of the Blind
(574)386-8868 (mobile)

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 22:03:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship class
To: Kane Brolin <kbrolin65 at gmail.com>

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CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING BLIND STUDENTS

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (MAY 11, 2023): The National Federation of the Blind
(NFB), the transformative membership organization of blind Americans, today
announced the finalists for its annual scholarship program, which provides
financial assistance and connects students with blind mentors and other
resources. The thirty scholarship finalists are listed below in
alphabetical order with their home states or territories and vocational
goals. Congratulations to these outstanding finalists:

 	* Skylar Adad, California, Leadership Development
 	* Mickayla Biddle, New Mexico, Teacher of Blind Students
 	* Theresa Mendez-Booze, Oklahoma, International Health Advocate for
Physical Activity and Disability
 	* Felecia Bradford, Michigan, Social Work Technician
 	* Noah Carver, Maine, Classically Trained Vocalist
 	* Sara Folsom, Georgia, Biology
 	* Mitchell Francis Ford, Virginia, Attorney
 	* Jack Freeburg, South Dakota, Capital Compound Expert
 	* Justin Harford, Oregon, Accountant
 	* Ellen Harper, Michigan, Public Policy Attorney specializing in
Disability Rights
 	* Dan Hlavinka, Colorado, Social Work (End of Life Care)
 	* Roshunda Holt, Kansas, Operations Business Management
 	* Tyler Hoppe, Maryland, Attorney and U.S Legislator
 	* Marco Hurtado, Texas, Software Development
 	* Joanne Kim, Pennsylvania, Environmental Protection
 	* Trisha Kulkarni, Ohio, Educational Technology
 	* Zachary Ledford, Utah, Sports Medicine
 	* Maura Loberg, Nebraska, Mental Health Counselor
 	* Nina Marranca, New York, Clinical Psychologist
 	* Zach McLean, Washington, Sports and Leadership Management
 	* Ryan Menter, Maine, Lawyer
 	* Ernest Emmanuel Peeples, Illinois, Advocate and Actor
 	* Eric Rivera Gonzalez, San Juan, Puerto Rico, El Abogado y Defensor
(Attorney and Advocate)
 	* Ashleigh Rogers, Pennsylvania, Actuarial Science
 	* Avery Sallean, North Carolina, Neuroscientist
 	* Athena Scopelite, California, Psychologist
 	* Ammar Ahmed Tarin, Arizona, Immigration Attorney
 	* Tatyana Tolliver-Hughes, West Virginia, Civil Rights Lawyer
 	* Kamran Vora, Texas, Medical Doctor; Bioethics Attorney
 	* Kahmile Whitby, United States, Autonomous Vehicles Designer

"The scholarship program is one example of how the organized blind movement
builds a community of leaders," said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the
National Federation of the Blind. "These finalists represent a broad range
of interests and career goals, including the performing arts, the medical
profession, autonomous vehicle design, and much more. We are proud to honor
these blind scholars, each of whom are 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, and we
will celebrate them as a community at our national convention."

For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship
program, visit https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT-2BYPFY1W898jzlXsLk2Gsfba1uNrGaU5rQHQKNAwnZhepZGOZB0V6lf6YwBnH13lcs-3D-5LW_M7Vq7IfoP8-2FWuTjBtRv5SsvtioFBJkaVYtWwHtez5baDUtJoaVqGnnNwmI2vTVXa6SpAAblOmQemupHwpsJOXvsDD8Wz9D-2BAYN3-2FAH029xtwZbtgXgsABD80dQTNq8VhpNbQYDoWxzvCmi-2FKHlMbdi1HkpOx8eJM-2B69-2FJfWivMaWzyfDju8O9vBJFEmhOGDVvp1kowtGAX-2BJuezHKk-2B4Qg-3D-3D
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore,
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. Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative membership
and advocacy organization of blind Americans with affiliates, chapters, and
divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. 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
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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

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