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I thought some of you might like to see this. One of Iowa’s own is on this list.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature">
<div dir="ltr">Cell 5155539270
<div>Email rebecca.young1264@outlook.com </div>
<div>Becky and guide dog Karma </div>
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<div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br>
<b>Date:</b> May 9, 2024 at 3:07:18 PM CDT<br>
<b>To:</b> Becky Young <rebecca.young1264@outlook.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship class</b><br>
<b>Reply-To:</b> Bounces+r.23108.9818256.aa9cbc0be2032f04@mailings.nfb.org<br>
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<h1><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color:black;">Celebrate Outstanding Blind Students</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">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<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/view?id=3546&reset=1" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">
finalists for its annual scholarship program</a>, which provides financial assistance and connects students with blind mentors and other resources. The thirty scholarship finalists are listed below in alphabetical order with their home states or territories
and vocational goals. Congratulations to these outstanding finalists:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Lindsay Adair, Louisiana, Psychology/Social Work</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Krystle Allen, New Jersey, Social Work</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Cole Carper, Arkansas, Aerospace Engineering</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">J David Carrillo, Utah, Grief/Trauma Counseling</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Hannah Clemenson, Montana, Journalism</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Abey Finklea, Colorado, International Education</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Madison Flores, Texas, Disability Rights Lawyer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Tom Geraci, Massachusetts, Communications and Social Media</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Thelma González Santana, Puerto Rico, International Corporate Development</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Benjamin Grelk, Nebraska, Software engineer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Rachel Elizabeth Grider, California, O&M Instructor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Amanda Juetten, Tennessee, Blindness Skills Professional</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Thor Kargatis, District of Columbia, Urban Planning and Transportation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Miranda Lacy, West Virginia, Social Worker</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Julia LaGrand, Michigan, Music Education</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Miles Little, District of Columbia, Finance</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Tamara Lundy, Louisiana, Health Care Administration</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Enrique Mejia, Iowa, Special Education Teacher</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Jose Andre, District of Columbia, Piano Teacher</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Sam Morgan, Colorado, Meteorologist</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Joshua Olukanni, Georgia, Organizational Development consultant</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Natalie Rankin, Texas, Cyber Security</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Casey Reyes, Utah, Public Relations</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Muntaha Ruthba, Texas, International Blindness Advocacy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Dishon Spears, Colorado, Non-profit Business Management</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Jonesti Steele, Mississippi, Rehabilitation counselor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Maranda Ulvestad, Arizona, Elementary school teacher</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Colin Wong, Washington, Professor and Researcher</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Lynn Wu, California, Non-Profit Technology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Henry Young, New Jersey, Park Ranger</span></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">“The scholarship program is one example of how the organized blind movement builds a community of leaders,” said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the
Blind. “These finalists represent a broad range of interests and career goals, including several STEAM fields, media and communications, education, and much more."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">"We are proud to honor these blind scholars, each of whom are 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, and we will celebrate them as a community at our national convention.” For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship program, visit
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https://nfb.org/scholarships.</a></span></p>
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