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Using the power of sports as our driver, we are a global social movement dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics
Using the power of sports as our driver, we are a global social movement dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Elise Calanni
Communications, Resources, and Content Specialist for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools
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Special Olympics Global Youth
The voices of our Special Olympics youth leaders, athletes, and advocates from around the world.
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Carolyn Phillips
Communications at Special Olympics International
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Spread the Word >> Inclusion
We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Join Special Olympics and Best Buddies in taking the Pledge To Include.
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Writers
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Sally Cohen
M.A. from GWU. B.A. from UF. Social Media at Special Olympics International. General social commenter, pop culture consumer and everyday sports fan.
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Maddie Hagerman
Graphic Designer for @specialolympics | #DC | Appstate grad
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Tim Shriver
@SpecialOlympics Fan & Chairman. Author Fully Alive Discovering What Matters Most. YES to academic, social, & emotional learning. Lover of the fun that lasts!
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Meredith Ciaccia
Senior Manager, Government Relations & Program Development for @SpecialOlympics. Proud @HarleySchool and @HWSColleges alum. Opinions are my own.
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Loretta Claiborne
Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer. ESPY Winner. Athlete. Motivational Speaker. Marathon Runner.
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Jerry Holy
Specialist, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, SO Virginia Athlete, Global Messenger & 2016 Athlete of the Year, B.A. from George Mason University,
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Molly Sadowsky
Senior Manager, Research and Evaluation at Special Olympics International
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Keith Krach
2022 Nobel Prize Nominee, Chm Krach Inst for Tech Diplomacy, fmr Under Secretary of State, Chm & CEO of DocuSign & Ariba, Chm Purdue Univ, & VP, General Motors
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David Evangelista
President & Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia. Father. Husband.
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Mary Davis
CEO @SpecialOlympics. Mum. Irish proud.
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Benjamin Collins
@SpecialOlympics athlete & employee, bocce man, prankster & spokesperson for the visually impaired.
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Javier Vasquez
I am the Senior Director for Health Systems at Special Olympics International and a Human Rights Lawyer.
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Kaitlyn Smith
Special Olympics, Young Athletes Manager | #SpecialOlympics #PlayUnified | Lifelong Learner & Sharer | @SpecOlympicsCO & @SONC_BeAFan Fan! | #CO to #NC to #DC |
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anjela jenkins
Human rights lawyer. Manager of Partnerships for Inclusive Health, based at Special Olympics’ Latin America regional office in Panama.
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Garrie Barnes
Work at Special Olympics. I swim like a fish. I love making new friends. I like doing puzzles and coloring and singing.
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Dan Bellows
Writer and editor for Special Olympics: ouR Word Blog
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Alie Goldblatt
Special Olympics International Youth Leadership Intern, Youth Leader & Special Olympics Colorado Unified Partner
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Ryland Towne
This profile will no longer be posting 50 for 50th Profiles. You can find the most recent profiles here: https://medium.com/@socollege1.
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Katie Brydon
Director of Programs for Best Buddies International
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Regan Bievenue
Mom, nursing student, NICU tech, contributor for Special Olympics.
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Katy Sanchez
I am a Special Olympics Athlete, contributier to the Special olympics blog.
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Ann Costello
Director, the Golisano Foundation.
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Stephanie Corkett
Manager, External Health Communications at Special Olympics International.
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Meghan Hussey
Global disability inclusion & human rights advocate. Unified Schools @SpecialOlympics. Past @MitchellScholar & @FulbrightSchlrs. Sibling. INFJ. All views my own
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Special Olympics Africa Region
Revealing the champion inside all of us, every day around the world and in Africa! Sports and health programming for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Amanda Ward
Program Manager at Special Olympics Wyoming.
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Charita R. Boseman, MS
Has been an advocate of improving health disparities for vulnerable populations like those she serves globally as a Health Manager at Special Olympics.
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Rosie Arbittier
Global Youth Engagement Intern, Special Olympics International. Class of 2020, Princeton University.
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Fiona Hynes
Head of Communications, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
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Adam McGriffin
Director of Career Development and External Partnerships, University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy
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Matt McCabe
Multimedia journalist. Curious about tech, storytelling & disability rights.
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Special Olympics Asia Pacific
A global movement using sport, health, education and leadership programs to promote inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities across the Asia Pacific.
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Kristin Hughes Srour
Director, Global Community Health Programs at Special Olympics. Working to ensure people with intellectual disabilities lead the healthiest lives!
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Carolyn Phillips
Communications at Special Olympics International
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Special Olympics Global Youth
The voices of our Special Olympics youth leaders, athletes, and advocates from around the world.
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Caroline Chevat
DC Native // Michigan Alum// Work and #PlayUnified with Special Olympics
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Ben Haack
Special Olympics International Board Member, advocate for people with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics Australia athlete
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Olimpiadas Especiales América Latina
Olimpiadas Especiales América Latina tiene presencia en 20 países de la región, y llega a 387 mil atletas que participan en más de 5,400 competencias deportivas
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Lucy Meyer
I just graduated high school. I am the Official Spokeperson for the Special Olympics-UNICEF USA Partnership and a Special Olympics athlete.