President since 2022 - The Fulbright Association
About the Chapter
Fulbrighters with Disabilities is a chapter under the Fulbright Association that believes in bringing the Fulbright mission through diversity and full inclusion. Our collective experience in overcoming the academic challenges and adversities faced by those with visible and invisible disabilities helps provide a path to success for all scholars with disabilities. We are a 501c3 organization sponsored through the Dept. of State.
Chapter Services
Scholars with disabilities are in a unique position to add to their institutions through their diversity and strength. Fulbrighters with Disabilities is here to make that happen by:
- Offering guidance to new and aspiring disabled scholars
- Providing professional assistance to alumni
- Advising institutions on how to better serve persons with disabilities
- Collaborating with fellowships, scholarships, and other programs to serve as a liaison between persons with disabilities and the institutions that represent them.
Achievements
As president, I've had the privilege to lead Fulbrighters with Disabilities through a period of growth and impactful initiatives. During my tenure:
- Expanded membership to hundreds globally
- Introduced sensory/quiet room at the 2023 Fulbright Conference, the first in Fulbright history
- Received Excellence in Diversity award from Fulbright Association sponsored by the Dept. of State in 2023
- Held a Tabletop session at the 2023 conference about the importance of universal design and inclusion
- Opening guest speaker at the 2023 1946 Society Luncheon
- Successfully organized events with our board such as community events like our Accommodations Series and Disabilities Around the World series
Interested in getting involved? Please fill out my contact form.
