Launa Waugh

Dear Dylan, I want to sincerely thank you for choosing me as a recipient of the From TBI Resilience to STEM Success Scholarship. I feel honored and excited to be recognized in this way, especially by someone who understands firsthand the dedication it takes to reach goals you have set for yourself after a TBI. Receiving this scholarship helps ease the pressure of continuing my education, allowing me to focus more intently on my studies and my goals. With your support, I’ll be able to dedicate myself fully to pursuing a university degree in business with an emphasis on the medical field, all while continuing to build on the dental training I started in high school and tech school. Your mission to create a more inclusive future and help others overcome adversity is admirable. I’ve learned so much about commitment and resilience through my experiences in athletics, academics, and work, and I hope to carry those lessons forward by making a difference in the lives of others—just as you have. My passion for the dental field began when my orthodontist listened to me and changed how I saw myself, and now I hope to inspire confidence and kindness in others through the same kind of support. I’m incredibly grateful for your encouragement, and I look forward to using this opportunity to create positive change. I hope someday I am successful enough to be able to give others a scholarship opportunity just like you have given to me. Thank you, Launa Waugh