Maschka Personal Injury is proud to highlight our 2026 Safety Advocate Scholarship winner, Abigail Reese! This scholarship reflects the core values of our firm as personal injury attorneys dedicated to promoting safety in all aspects of daily life—from the roads we drive on to the products we use. We believe in empowering the next generation to take an active role in creating safer communities. Applicants were asked to share a personal story of advocating for others’ safety, propose changes to current safety legislation, or describe how they prioritize safety in their everyday lives.
2026 Scholarship Winner: Abigail Reese
After learning she won the 2026 scholarship award, Abigail had this to say:
My name is Abigail Reese, and I am from Dacula, Georgia. This fall, I will be attending Georgia Tech to major in Aerospace Engineering and fulfill my dream of playing in the Yellow Jacket marching band. A central part of my life is giving back to others, which led me to serve as Vice President of the National Honor Society, Secretary of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and a member of Beta Club. Beyond community leadership, I am deeply passionate about the arts—whether it is performing in wind symphonies and honor bands, or working backstage crew and singing with my peers in the theater department, I love it all. I am incredibly excited to bring this dedication to leadership, service, and creativity with me to campus as a Yellow Jacket!
“I am incredibly grateful to receive this scholarship and deeply honored to represent an organization dedicated to safety advocacy. As a future aerospace engineer, safety is the foundation of everything I hope to build, and this generous support allows me to focus fully on designing a more secure and innovative future at Georgia Tech. Thank you so much to the people over at Maschka Personal Injury for believing in me and supporting my journey!”
2025 Scholarship Winner: Aliya Brown
After learning she won the 2025 scholarship award, Aliya had this to say:
“I am overjoyed, I thank God for covering me and my family for believing in me. Thank you to Maschka Personal Injury Law for even considering me, as well as the scholarship committee!! I plan to continue with a heart to give, and full of gratitude!”
Aliya Brown is a rising junior at North Carolina A&T State University. She is from Charlotte, NC, and she loves to give back as it has always been instilled in her. Aliya gives back by being an RA on her campus, she loves bringing people together, and giving people a safe space to be heard!
