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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Federation family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below, is the list of the thirty national NFB Scholarship finalists for 2020. You will see that Matthew Duffell Hoffman, a member of our Student division and the Lancaster chapter, is a national scholarship finalist. Congratulations, Matthew!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Danielsen, Chris via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 6, 2020 3:47 PM<br><b>To:</b> NCB Staff <NCBStaff@nfb.org>; nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org; State Affiliate Leadership List <state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Announces 2020 Scholarship Program Finalists<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind Announces 2020 Scholarship Program Finalists</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Baltimore, Maryland (May 6, 2020): </b>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Robert (Rob) Blachowicz, Arkansas: Counseling</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Christopher (Chris) Bove, Rhode Island: Public Service</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Brianna (Bri) Broadwater, Maryland: Psychologist or Education </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Michael (Mick) Carey-Thomann, Alaska: Lawyer </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sean Carlson, Oregon: Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Natalie Charbonneau, Oregon: Animal Genetics and Conservation Research</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Moreblessings Chikavanga, Texas: Civil Rights/Disability Law </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Kevin Darcy, Colorado: Anthropology Professor </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Matthew Duffell-Hoffman, South Carolina: Electrical Engineer</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Paxton Franke, North Dakota: Forensic Pathology</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Lauren (Elaine) Hardin, Georgia: Higher Education Student Affairs Administrator</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Kaitlyn (Kat) Hippe, Wisconsin: Languages and Education</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Emily Kiehl, Ohio: Information Technology</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Josh Loebner, Tennessee: Inclusive Advertising</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sara Luna, Illinois: Museum Accessibility</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Victor Marques, Michigan: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and Access Technology Specialist </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Griffin Miller, Pennsylvania: Actuary</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Brian Mucyo, Arizona: Human Rights Law</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Marissa Nissley, New Jersey: Attorney</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sherry Pablo, California: Public Health, Health Policy and Management</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Precious Perez, Massachusetts: Music Education</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Teresita Rios, California: Attorney</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Syed Rizvi, Massachusetts: Civil Rights Lawyer </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Dannielle Schutz, Nebraska: Medical Scientist</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Nicolas (Nick) Spohn, Pennsylvania: Mechanical Engineer</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Logan Stenzel, Minnesota: Finance and Technology Entrepreneur </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Marie Villaneda, Indiana: Orientation and Mobility Instructor </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Shane Wegner, Minnesota: Corporate Attorney</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Alek Wolfe, Vermont: Broadcasting </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Brayan Zamarripa, Oklahoma: Media Production</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“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 recognizin<span style='color:#44546A'>g</span> 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.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship program, visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/scholarships">nfb.org/scholarships</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>###</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>About the National Federation of the Blind </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 <a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>CONTACT:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chris Danielsen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director of Public Relations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(410) 659-9314, extension 2330<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(410) 262-1281 (Cell)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org">cdanielsen@nfborg</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also available at: <a href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-announces-2020-scholarship-program-finalists">https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-announces-2020-scholarship-program-finalists</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director of Public Relations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen@nfb.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Twitter: @rlawyer <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style='color:blue;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=262 height=95 style='width:2.7291in;height:.9895in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D6245F.C9C85210" alt="Image removed by sender. National Federation of the Blind"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><span style='color:blue;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=30 height=30 style='width:.3125in;height:.3125in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D6245F.C9C85210" alt="Image removed by sender. Facebook"></span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><span style='color:blue;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=30 height=30 style='width:.3125in;height:.3125in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D6245F.C9C85210" alt="Image removed by sender. Twitter"></span></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><span style='color:blue;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=30 height=30 style='width:.3125in;height:.3125in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D6245F.C9C85210" alt="Image removed by sender. Youtube"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>