Grays Harbor Spotlights

Often times when students are awarded a scholarship, we know a lot about them as they are about to embark on their college career, but don't always know where they end up after college. Lucky for us, we recently connected with Abi Parkin, Montesano High School Class of 2020 graduate to get an update on her life.

The Foundation awarded Abi $7,500 over the course of her years in college, and we are happy to report this former Bulldog is making a big impact on the lives of so many, both in our community, and beyond. Here is a recent update from Abi: "The Grays Harbor Community Foundation scholarship allowed me to reach my goal of becoming a nurse and fulfill my purpose of helping patients. I am beyond appreciative and grateful for everything that the foundation did for me, as I would not be where I am without them. After high school, I attended Grand Canyon University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I began my nursing career at Phoenix Children’s Hospital on the Kidney/Liver Transplant and Epilepsy Unit, where I cared for patients recovering from transplants and managed patients with seizure disorders. I later relocated back to the Pacific Northwest and finished out the school year as the Montesano Jr.-Sr. High School nurse. After the school year ended, I was offered a position at Seattle Children’s Hospital on a cardiac unit, caring for patients with heart transplants, heart conditions, and post-surgical recovery needs. I now work at an outpatient surgery center. Nursing has been an incredibly rewarding career filled with purpose, and it’s a path I’ve only been able to pursue because of the opportunities the scholarship gave me. I’m very grateful for the support from the Grays Harbor Community Foundation and for the impact it has had on my life and career."

You are a star, Abi! Keep shining bright!