<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(88, 86, 214); color: rgb(88, 86, 214); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Congratulations to Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy educator. Congratulations!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(88, 86, 214); color: rgb(88, 86, 214); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Regards,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(88, 86, 214); color: rgb(88, 86, 214); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><span style="font-size: 14.666667px;">Pat McPherson</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(88, 86, 214); color: rgb(88, 86, 214); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><span style="font-size: 14.666667px;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(88, 86, 214); color: rgb(88, 86, 214); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 22, 2025, at 1:21\u202fPM, smturner.234--- via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ohio,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Congratulations to Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy educator. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Below are all of the National Scholarship finalist.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Celebrating Outstanding Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Baltimore, Maryland (May 22, 2025)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: 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:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Waseem Aljanazreh, Pennsylvania, Special Education<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Lauren Chaya Altman, New Jersey, Teacher of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sergio Arvizu Arguelles, New Jersey, Attorney<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Izzy Bailey, Maine, Clinical Social Worker<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kaleb Calhoun, Virginia, Cybersecurity<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Erin Daley, Colorado, Accessibility Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Juna Gjata, Massachusetts, Content Strategist<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">KaShonia Graham, Michigan, Human Services<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Toby Harnish, Pennsylvania, Software Engineer<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Caitlyn Head, Ohio, Music Therapy/Academia<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Daniel Hernandez, Arizona, Clinical Health Psychologist<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Rasheedah Kenner, Kentucky, Mental Health Services<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Noor Khraisat, Pennsylvania, Lawyer<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Gene Kim, California, Computer Science Professor and Researcher<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Andrew Lee, Georgia, Technology Entrepreneur<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Riley Letterman, Michigan, Music Therapist <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ren Lovegood, Massachusetts, Business Professor and Researcher<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ryan Lukowicz, Rhode Island, Political Scientist/Advocacy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Zoe Marsh, Connecticut, Orientation & Mobility Instructor<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kaelyn McColl, Illinois, Biomedical Engineer<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mary Nix, New Mexico, Special Education Teacher<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Joy Orlando, California, Psychologist<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Amina Orzueva, New York, Human Rights Advocate<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ghania Oussaci, Texas, Health Information Manager<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nicole Quibol, Hawaii, Professor of Philosophy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Millie Rivera, Maryland, Biblical Counselor<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Emily DeVaris Schlenker, Kansas, Doctor of Pharmacy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mandy Smith, Pennsylvania, Foreign Service Officer<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Akliesia Teshome, Maryland, Business Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Katiana Elena Urbina, Florida, Production Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\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<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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">nfb.org/scholarships.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">###</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">About the National Federation of the Blind</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><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/"> nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Stephanie Cascone<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director of Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">410-659-9314, extension 2244<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:communications@nfb.org">communications@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><div><image001.png></div></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Federation of the Blind</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br>200 East Wells Street <i>at Jernigan Place</i><br>Baltimore, Maryland 21230<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Phone</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <a href="tel:+14106599314">410-659-9314</a><br><b>Email</b> <a href="mailto:nfb@nfb.org">nfb@nfb.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></body></html>