Young Professionals Council
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.

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. The application process for the 2019-2020 cycle is currently closed. Applications for next cycle will be accepted beginning May 1, 2020. Please reach out to ypc@specialolympicsdc.org if you have questions about the Young Professionals Council.
2019 – 2020 Young Professionals Council
David Hesdorffer
Chair
Mercer
Emily Wilkinson
Vice Chair
O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law
Morgan Brand
Secretary
YWCA USA
Brittany Hopwood
Treasurer
KPMG LLP
Kyle Robisch
Board Liaison
Venable LLP
Morgan Daley
Children’s National Health System
Sarah Kang
Latham & Watkins
Bryan Hum
District of Columbia Government
Michael Ledecky
EverFi
Nikki Ware
Brookfield Properties
Jay Saffran
CohnReznick LLP
David Rifkin
Deloitte
Peter Sullivan
Monumental Sports and Entertainment
Robert Blabolil
Gensler
Jessica Vince
Think Food Group
Michelle Cravez
Institute for Educational Leadership
Zander Baldwin
RCM of Washington
Laura Stefanow
Professional Athletes Foundation – NFL Players Association
Novie Craven
Special Olympics International
Stephen Frankiewicz
EDENS
Elisabeth Staal
Washington Performing Arts
Ariel Lawson
Special Olympics International
Claire Jacob
Covington & Burling LLP
Joseph Brydges
Global Tax Management
Kate Dart
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health
Kaylyn Gallager
Lake Braddock Secondary School