Special Olympics DC’s Young Professionals Council (YPC) is comprised of enthusiastic individuals, under the age of 40, dedicated to raising community awareness and fundraising efforts while driving the organization’s mission.

2024-2025 Young Professionals Council

The mission of Special Olympics DC Young Professionals Council is to raise awareness, recruit volunteers, and plan and implement various social and fundraising events to support the Special Olympics DC movement, as well as build the next generation of leaders. YPC members will use their professional experience, community affiliations, and business connections to engage others with various Special Olympics events in Washington DC. Please reach out to ypc@specialolympicsdc.org if you have questions about the Young Professionals Council and the application process.

John Graeber, Chair
Finance Manager
Groundswell

Meghan Hussey, Secretary
Inclusive Education Specialist
USAID Center for Education

Jed Barnes

Bobby Blabolil

Joe Brydges

Lauren Callahan

Novie Craven

Michelle Cravez

Kate Dart

Marco Di Pietro

Naomi Dorsey

David Hesdorffer

Brittany Hopwood

Claire Jacob

Maddy Levy

Siri Rao

Tess Rowley

Cassandra (Cass) Ryan

Rachel Yost

Matt Rhodes

Erica Shipley

Abby Golder

Leah Shaffner

Recent YPC Happenings…

YPC at a Nats Game!

YPC at the DC Polar Plunge!

YPC at the Night of Trees Gala!