[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] National Scholarship finalist and Ohio has an outstanding student!

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Ohio,

 

Congratulations to Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy educator. 

 

Below are all of the National Scholarship finalist.

 

Celebrating Outstanding Blind Students

Baltimore, Maryland (May 22, 2025): The National Federation of the Blind
(NFB), the transformative organization advancing the lives of its members
and all blind people in the United States, today announced the finalists for
its annual scholarship program, that provides financial assistance and
connects students with blind mentors and other resources. The thirty
scholarship finalists are listed below in alphabetical order by last name
with their home state and vocational goal. Congratulations to these
outstanding finalists:

*	Waseem Aljanazreh, Pennsylvania, Special Education
*	Lauren Chaya Altman, New Jersey, Teacher of Blind Students
*	Sergio Arvizu Arguelles, New Jersey, Attorney
*	Izzy Bailey, Maine, Clinical Social Worker
*	Kaleb Calhoun, Virginia, Cybersecurity
*	Erin Daley, Colorado, Accessibility Consultant
*	Juna Gjata, Massachusetts, Content Strategist
*	KaShonia Graham, Michigan, Human Services
*	Toby Harnish, Pennsylvania, Software Engineer
*	Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy/Academia
*	Daniel Hernandez, Arizona, Clinical Health Psychologist
*	Rasheedah Kenner, Kentucky, Mental Health Services
*	Noor Khraisat, Pennsylvania, Lawyer
*	Gene Kim, California, Computer Science Professor and Researcher
*	Andrew Lee, Georgia, Technology Entrepreneur
*	Riley Letterman, Michigan, Music Therapist 
*	Ren Lovegood, Massachusetts, Business Professor and Researcher
*	Ryan Lukowicz, Rhode Island, Political Scientist/Advocacy
*	Zoe Marsh, Connecticut, Orientation & Mobility Instructor
*	Kaelyn McColl, Illinois, Biomedical Engineer
*	Mary Nix, New Mexico, Special Education Teacher
*	Joy Orlando, California, Psychologist
*	Amina Orzueva, New York, Human Rights Advocate
*	Ghania Oussaci, Texas, Health Information Manager
*	Nicole Quibol, Hawaii, Professor of Philosophy
*	Millie Rivera, Maryland, Biblical Counselor
*	Emily DeVaris Schlenker, Kansas, Doctor of Pharmacy
*	Mandy Smith, Pennsylvania, Foreign Service Officer
*	Akliesia Teshome, Maryland, Business Consultant
*	Katiana Elena Urbina, Florida, Production Specialist

"Our scholarship program continues to exemplify how the blind people's
movement builds and strengthens a community of leaders," said Mark A.
Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "The finalists
represent a diversity of academic and professional pursuits, from
groundbreaking work in STEAM careers to innovative approaches in media,
education, and emerging fields. We are proud to honor these blind scholars,
each of whom is 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. We will celebrate these
outstanding scholars together at our national convention, where their
accomplishments will encourage the next generation of blind leaders to dream
bigger and reach higher."

For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship
program, visit nfb.org/scholarships.
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-progr
am> 

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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind, 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 <https://nfb.org/>
nfb.org.

CONTACT

Stephanie Cascone

Director of Communications

National Federation of the Blind

410-659-9314, extension 2244

communications at nfb.org <mailto:communications at nfb.org> 

 <https://nfb.org/> 

National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Phone 410-659-9314 <tel:+14106599314> 
Email nfb at nfb.org <mailto:nfb at nfb.org> 

 

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