Updates on our 2023 Scholars
This May, we caught up with our 2023 scholars to learn about their progress since receiving their scholarship.
Zoë Evans-Agnew, Seattle University
“After receiving the Lois Price Spratlen Foundation Scholarship, I was given the opportunity to attend the Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 2023 conference and served on their Legislative Committee during this past congressional session. I am about to start my summer clinical rotations and move into my final year of schooling. I am so grateful to everyone on the Board of Directors for their support in my educational journey and hope to pay it forward.”
Derek Greenwood, Washington State University
“I've completed year two of my DNP program with a 4.0 GPA, the non-profit I founded has attained 501(c)3 status and received some grant funding, I'm midway through my doctoral project to institute MOUD in a rural ED, and I am preparing for a practicum starting in June with Dr. MaryAnne Murray, DNP, PMHNP.”
Sarah Kuramoto, University of Washington
“Since receiving the scholarship, I have completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice project and presented my poster internally within UW, titled Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Posters, Improving access to Japanese Immigrants. I graduated in March [2024] and passed my PMHNP boards in April [2024]. Thank you again for this scholarship opportunity as it supported me through the last year of my academic journey.”
Carly Williamson, Pacific Lutheran University
“I am currently approved to complete my doctoral PMHNP program at Pacific Lutheran University on May 23, 2024. The scholarship has been pivotal in facilitating my financial stability, especially considering the substantial costs associated with the project. It funded the execution and completion of all the necessary materials, without which this endeavor would have been challenging to pursue. This opportunity has not only enabled the commencement of this research but has also spurred a significant transformation in the clinic where it was implemented. Following this project, the clinic director has actively advocated for further research into integrating mindfulness-based therapies within TMS to amplify treatment outcomes. My aspiration is that this research will extend its benefits to countless individuals grappling with treatment-resistant depressive disorders.”
Anteneh Woldeselassie, University of Washington
“Since receiving the scholarship, I've been focused on my studies and have finished school. I've also been looking for new job opportunities with my new degree. I really appreciate being given the opportunity to receive that scholarship; it was very helpful in alleviating my financial burden.”