[NFBofSC] FW: Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship class

Fri May 12 09:57:13 UTC 2023

Congratulations to all of the winners! 

Steve Cook

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org> 
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 6:08 PM
To: Steve Cook <cookcafe at sc.rr.com>
Subject: Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship class

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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://nfb.org/scholarships
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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 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
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