Delaney Maki
Daughter of Dan Maki, USW Local 6115, Cleveland Cliffs-Minorca Mine (MN)
Bio: Delaney is in her last year at Bemidji State University as a Business Marketing major. She enjoys reading, hiking, and crafts. After graduation, Delaney hopes to work in the marketing field, where she can combine her creativity with strategy.
Why I’m proud to be the daughter of a Steelworker: “My dad has set an example of what it means to be a hard worker. I am proud of being the daughter of a Steelworker because my dad has shown me the value of working hard and dedication to your job. He has shown me what it means to work with integrity.”
Ryan Bates
Son of William Bates, USW Local 1196, ATI-Brackenridge (PA)
Bio: Ryan is studying business administration at Slippery Rock University with an interest in supply chain management. He enjoys weightlifting, playing sports, and landscaping. Ryan’s dad, Bill, has been his baseball coach for more than 15 years and taught him life lessons through the game like showing up every day to work, even when not feeling the best, and working hard through adversity.
Why I’m proud to be the son of a Steelworker: “Because it means I am the son of someone who is very hard-working and determined to build our country. My dad has explained the importance of the steel industry in building America. In particular, the metals that he helps produce are vital in making airplanes and military defense equipment.”
Camree Cobb
Daughter of Matthew Cobb, USW Local 6163, ATI Specialty Metals-Millersburg (OR)
Bio: Camree is a freshman at the University of Oregon majoring in psychology. She hopes to become a forensic evaluator. Her interests include tennis, a love for animals, and movies.
Why I’m proud to be the daughter of a Steelworker: “My dad set an example for me that you have to work hard if you want to accomplish something. He has always been there for me and provided important things in my life by working hard for us.”
Vanna Wilder
Daughter of Betty Wilder, USW Local 351L, BF Goodrich-Tuscaloosa (AL)
Bio: Vanna attends the University of Alabama and is majoring in accounting, while minoring in Human Resource Management. Her goal is to become a tax accountant for a firm or pursuing a role in human resource management with Mercedes Benz US International.
Why I’m proud to be the daughter of a Steelworker: “I have grown up seeing the impact of hard work and dedication firsthand by my mom. Her resilience, encouragement, and patience continue to inspire me, especially during the moments where giving up felt easier.”
Aidan Hardy
Son of William Hardy, USW Local 1557, U.S. Steel-Mon Valley-Clairton (PA)
Bio: Aidan is a freshman at Pennsylvania Western University majoring in sports management. He enjoys baseball, football, and golf.
Why I’m proud to be the son of a Steelworker: “My dad is strong and resilient and we know how hard of a job it can be. He’s shown me there is a deep commitment in things, and not being able to see us on some Christmas mornings growing up was hard, but I know he’s sacrificing and making a commitment that I’m proud of.”
About the Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship
Tino Fulimeni was a lifelong Steelworker who rose to Special Assistant to former USW President George Becker. Tino was a great supporter of the Career Development Program. He believed very strongly in education for Steelworkers and the value of the learning process. This ICD scholarship is a tribute to Tino and all he stood for and fought for. He would be proud that we are giving money in his name to young deserving children or grandchildren of Steelworkers to support their education.
To date, the Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded 161 scholarships in the amount of $149,800.
Click here to apply for the 2026 Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship
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