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
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!
