Phase III Scholars & Ambassadors
Phase III Scholars are completing high school or transitioning to college. Some become Interns at DO-IT Summer Study and participate in other work experiences. Phase III Scholars have attended multiple Summer Studies and shared in many classes, events, and activities. Once 2022 Summer Study was over, Phase III Scholars who graduated from high school became DO-IT Ambassadors. DO-IT Ambassadors are pursuing competitive postsecondary studies and challenging careers. They share their experiences with DO-IT Scholars and Pals, encouraging them to pursue their goals in college and employment.
Hi, my name is Angela! I graduated from Mountlake Terrace High School and am now studying at Western Washington University. I also enjoy nature and animals and was part of the Eco Club in high school. I have spinal muscular atrophy. I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022.
Hello! I am Anthony. I just graduated from Shorewood High School in Shoreline and am now a freshman at Seattle Pacific University studying computer science. I enjoy running, playing piano, playing basketball, and playing video games. My favorite subjects are math and computer science. I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022.
Hi, my name is Audrey, and I graduated from Redmond High School and am a freshman at Washington State University. I enjoy studying physical education and art—the latter because I can create cool things. After high school, I want a career involving art, possibly creating animated movies, TV shows, or games. I have autism. I will be attending DigiPen through the Washington Network for Innovative Careers program. I was on the swim team, was the manager for the fastpitch softball team, and have been involved in 4H.
My name is Braxton. I graduated from Ridgefield High School and will attend Western Washington University this year to pursue a degree in computational linguistics. My favorite classes have been Spanish, Advanced Placement (AP) language and composition, and AP chemistry. I have cerebral palsy. I enjoy writing and try to educate the people around me about disability through my writing and other forms of advocacy.
My name is Charlie. I have cerebral palsy. I am a senior at Edmonds-Woodway High School and live in Edmonds, Washington. I have two Saint Bernese Mountain dogs. I like to play power soccer with Seattle Adaptive Sports and look forward to playing after COVID restrictions are lifted. I enjoy watching basketball and football; my favorite teams are the Golden State Warriors and the Seattle Seahawks. My friends and I play Xbox together. When I go to college I want to study computers.
My name is Clarice (she/her), and I just graduated from Newport High School in Bellevue. I’ll be attending Bellevue College with fellow 2020 Scholar Manuel Gomez for a year then transferring to Western Washington University to major in elementary education. I enjoy listening to music, running, watching Netflix and videos on TikTok, and walking neighbors’ dogs as a part time job. I’ve been working as a Kids Club Counselor (watching and taking care of kids ages 6 weeks - 13 years old for 90 minute time periods) at the Coal Creek YMCA since July 2021 and really love my job due to the sense of community and meeting lots of new people! I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022.
Hey, my name is Esteban, and I graduated from Quincy High School, where my favorite classes were ceramics, because I enjoy making things, and science, because I like to learn about the ins and outs of the human body. I enjoy soccer and video games. I want to attend a four-year college to study animation or game design; I hope to work for EA Sports as a game designer.
Hi, I’m Ethan. I enjoy taking sports, history, and social studies courses at Sammamish High School. I am on my school’s swim team, and I participate in journalism club. I also compete in Washington Special Olympics swimming, basketball, and soccer. I am the student manager of Newport High School’s football team. My other interests include cooking, singing, and traveling. I have autism, and I like to advocate for the disability community. I have joined the school’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) to advocate at the state capitol; served as board member at the Bellevue Youth Theatre Teen Advisory Board, an inclusive youth theatre; and currently serve as an Asian youth cultural ambassador to raise cultural awareness with the Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors. I can speak Mandarin Chinese and have traveled to Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. After high school, I plan to attend college to prepare myself for a variety of potential careers, including sports media, sports management, digital music design, video production, and culinary arts. I would like to attend the University of North Texas for a degree in sportscasting. My dream job is to be a sportscaster and have my own channel to share my passion in sports and music. I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022.
Hello, my name is Iris. I’m a senior at Quincy High School. I have a vision disability called nystagmus, which I’ve had since I was born. I enjoy math, art, and especially science and human anatomy. I enjoy playing guitar because it helps me refresh my mind and release stress. I particularly like hands-on projects and classes because it’s easier for me to learn and discover new things. After high school I plan to attend a four-year university. One career I have in mind is cardiovascular technologist. Online learning has made these past two years especially difficult I am proud of myself for being able to pass all my classes during these difficult times. Before the pandemic, I loved to wrestle at tournaments with my teammates. I hope that during my senior year I am able to get back out there and wrestle on the mat and do other sports too!
Hi, I’m Mallory. I’m attending Skagit Valley Community College to get my associate of arts degree in early childhood. I’m studying to become a teacher and majoring in history and American Sign Language. I love to work on embroidery, read, wood working, and go on hikes. I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022.
Hello guys! My name is Manuel, and I recently graduated from Eastside Academics. I will going to Bellevue College to study liberal arts. I like to listen to music, watch shows, draw, go shopping, and take walks. My main goal in life is to be myself and be my best self at all times. I am really thrilled to be an Intern this year, and I hope the Scholars are having a great time. I want to thank DO-IT for being such an amazing crew and and having an open mind to all everything we have to offer! I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022.
My name is Marcos. I go to Mountlake Terrace High School where I like to study computer science and chemistry. I’m interested in computer programming and plan to develop my own computer programs. I enjoy video games, chess, YouTube, and some card games. I have a learning disability.
Hi! My name is Mariana, and I will be a senior at Summit Atlas Public School and have a learning disability. I enjoy studying math and English. After high school, I’m planning on attending a university. I am interested in the veterinary field because I love working with animals. I enjoy knitting blankets in my spare time.
Hello, my name is Matthew. Currently I am in Israel, where I am studying counterterrorism. This is my first study abroad, and I am learning a lot that relates to my degree in public policy and public service at Arizona State University (ASU). This year, I am continuing to work with the Leadership Scholarship Program and Next Generation Service Corps to volunteer in my community; I was selected to serve as a community assistant, so I know a lot about college dorm life. I look forward to continuing on my academic journey with ASU and appreciate all the tech support I have received from the DO-IT Scholars program to make this possible. I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022.
Hi, my name is Michael, and I attend West Seattle High School. I plan to take a thirteenth year before college, and currently I’m starting my second Running Start course, Spanish, at North Seattle College. My favorite subjects are auto tech and ceramics; I love both because they are both very hands on—auto tech allows me to engage with cars and repair, while ceramics lets me play with design and make art. I also hope to study auto engineering with clean, green energy. I am on the autism spectrum and have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects my executive functioning and attention.
Hello! My name is Miles. I enjoy taking journalism and statistics classes. I currently just finished up my first year at the University of Washington Bothell, where I’m studying both global studies and media/communications. I plan on studying history, statistics, and journalism. I am very passionate about sports and would like to do sports journalism. Additionally, I’m also currently in the process of looking for internships that surround that particular field, if you have any ideas; I’d love for you to reach out to me! I have Asperger syndrome, and I had numerous heart operations when I was very young. I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022.
Hello! My name is Mya. I attend the Science and Math Institute, where I like studying math and science. I want to attend Colorado State University after I finish high school. I plan on studying to become a veterinarian and work with exotic animals. I have dyslexia.
Hello, my name is Raelynn. This past year, through the Robinson Center Early Entrance Program, I started attending the University of Washington. I have dysgraphia, autism, and a handful of other learning disabilities. I enjoy conversations about anything STEM related. I plan to get a degree in bioengineering. I am transgender, and my preferred pronouns are she and her.
Hello! My name is Zayn, and I am deaf and wear bilateral cochlear implants. I attended Running Start and will start at the University of Washington in the fall. I love studying math and science and solving problems algebraically. In the future I plan to become an audiologist. I can’t wait for all the opportunities to help others! I was a DO-IT Intern for Summer Study 2022 and will start as a DO-IT student assistant in September 2022.