<div dir="auto">Congratulations to Caitlyn! Super well deserved. She was our top state scholar this past year. We are all so proud, and lets keep the string of Ohio winners going!<br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Kinshuk Tella<br>He/Him/His<br>937-708-9930</div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, May 22, 2025 at 1:21\u202fPM smturner.234--- via Ohio-Talk <<a href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"><div lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="m_-5717046549916133451WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Ohio,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Congratulations to Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy educator. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Below are all of the National Scholarship finalist.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Celebrating Outstanding Blind Students<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Baltimore, Maryland (May 22, 2025)</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt">: 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:<u></u><u></u></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Waseem Aljanazreh, Pennsylvania, Special Education<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Lauren Chaya Altman, New Jersey, Teacher of Blind Students<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Sergio Arvizu Arguelles, New Jersey, Attorney<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Izzy Bailey, Maine, Clinical Social Worker<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Kaleb Calhoun, Virginia, Cybersecurity<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Erin Daley, Colorado, Accessibility Consultant<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Juna Gjata, Massachusetts, Content Strategist<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">KaShonia Graham, Michigan, Human Services<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Toby Harnish, Pennsylvania, Software Engineer<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy/Academia<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Daniel Hernandez, Arizona, Clinical Health Psychologist<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Rasheedah Kenner, Kentucky, Mental Health Services<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Noor Khraisat, Pennsylvania, Lawyer<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Gene Kim, California, Computer Science Professor and Researcher<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Andrew Lee, Georgia, Technology Entrepreneur<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Riley Letterman, Michigan, Music Therapist <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Ren Lovegood, Massachusetts, Business Professor and Researcher<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Ryan Lukowicz, Rhode Island, Political Scientist/Advocacy<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Zoe Marsh, Connecticut, Orientation & Mobility Instructor<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Kaelyn McColl, Illinois, Biomedical Engineer<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Mary Nix, New Mexico, Special Education Teacher<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Joy Orlando, California, Psychologist<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Amina Orzueva, New York, Human Rights Advocate<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Ghania Oussaci, Texas, Health Information Manager<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Nicole Quibol, Hawaii, Professor of Philosophy<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Millie Rivera, Maryland, Biblical Counselor<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Emily DeVaris Schlenker, Kansas, Doctor of Pharmacy<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Mandy Smith, Pennsylvania, Foreign Service Officer<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Akliesia Teshome, Maryland, Business Consultant<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Katiana Elena Urbina, Florida, Production Specialist<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11pt">\u201cOur scholarship program continues to exemplify how the blind people\u2019s movement builds and strengthens a community of leaders,\u201d said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. \u201cThe 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.\u201d<u></u><u></u></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship program, visit <a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" target="_blank">nfb.org/scholarships.</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">###</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">About the National Federation of the Blind</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><br>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<a href="https://nfb.org/" target="_blank"> nfb.org</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">CONTACT<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Stephanie Cascone<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Director of Communications<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">National Federation of the Blind<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">410-659-9314, extension 2244<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><a href="mailto:communications@nfb.org" target="_blank">communications@nfb.org</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext"><img border="0" src="cid:ii_196f9043864ad7999131" alt="National Federation of the Blind. Click to return to Homepage." style="width:150px;max-width:100%"></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">National Federation of the Blind</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><br><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells+Street?entry=gmail&source=g">200 East Wells Street</a> <i>at Jernigan Place</i><br>Baltimore, Maryland 21230<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Phone</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> <a href="tel:+14106599314" target="_blank">410-659-9314</a><br><b>Email</b> <a href="mailto:nfb@nfb.org" target="_blank">nfb@nfb.org</a></span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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