[Ohio-Talk] National Scholarship finalist and Ohio has an outstanding student!

[Kathy Legg]

Congratulations to Ohio and  Caitlyn Head

 

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NFB Ohio Greater Akron Chapter 

NFB Ohio Treasurer 

Live the life you want 

 

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Congratulations to Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy educator.  Congratulations!

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On May 22, 2025, at 1:21 PM, smturner.234--- via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:



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:

1.	Waseem Aljanazreh, Pennsylvania, Special Education
2.	Lauren Chaya Altman, New Jersey, Teacher of Blind Students
3.	Sergio Arvizu Arguelles, New Jersey, Attorney
4.	Izzy Bailey, Maine, Clinical Social Worker
5.	Kaleb Calhoun, Virginia, Cybersecurity
6.	Erin Daley, Colorado, Accessibility Consultant
7.	Juna Gjata, Massachusetts, Content Strategist
8.	KaShonia Graham, Michigan, Human Services
9.	Toby Harnish, Pennsylvania, Software Engineer
10.	Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy/Academia
11.	Daniel Hernandez, Arizona, Clinical Health Psychologist
12.	Rasheedah Kenner, Kentucky, Mental Health Services
13.	Noor Khraisat, Pennsylvania, Lawyer
14.	Gene Kim, California, Computer Science Professor and Researcher
15.	Andrew Lee, Georgia, Technology Entrepreneur
16.	Riley Letterman, Michigan, Music Therapist 
17.	Ren Lovegood, Massachusetts, Business Professor and Researcher
18.	Ryan Lukowicz, Rhode Island, Political Scientist/Advocacy
19.	Zoe Marsh, Connecticut, Orientation & Mobility Instructor
20.	Kaelyn McColl, Illinois, Biomedical Engineer
21.	Mary Nix, New Mexico, Special Education Teacher
22.	Joy Orlando, California, Psychologist
23.	Amina Orzueva, New York, Human Rights Advocate
24.	Ghania Oussaci, Texas, Health Information Manager
25.	Nicole Quibol, Hawaii, Professor of Philosophy
26.	Millie Rivera, Maryland, Biblical Counselor
27.	Emily DeVaris Schlenker, Kansas, Doctor of Pharmacy
28.	Mandy Smith, Pennsylvania, Foreign Service Officer
29.	Akliesia Teshome, Maryland, Business Consultant
30.	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-program> 

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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> 

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