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757 Young Professionals Board


ABOUT THE BOARD

757 Special Olympics Young Professionals Board (YPB) is a coalition of enthusiastic young professionals ages 22-40, who seek to inspire radical inclusion through regional fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer involvement.


APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 TERM ARE NOW OPEN!

We are looking for 20-40 year old young professionals in the Hampton Roads are who are passionate about serving their community and share the same mission as SOVA. We are so excited to get to know more about you! Please fill out the application below and a member of our 757 YPB Team will be in touch shortly!

Apply Now!


Meet the Board
2025-2026 Executive Committee

President: JP Paul, MM, CFRE

Director of Development and Communications
Connect With A Wish
Virginia Beach, VA

Vice President: Shaina Moondra

Senior Consultant
Deloitte
Virginia Beach, Virginia 

Treasurer: Caleb Thomas

Digital Marketing Strategist
Ancora Education
Virginia Beach, VA

Volunteering Co-Chair: John Paul

Volunteering Co-Chair: Cassie Jo Ruggles

Social Engagement Chair: Savannah Wright

NameCommittee Position Current Employer
PresidentJP PaulConnect With A Wish
Vice PresidentShaina MoondraDeloitte
Treasurer Caleb ThomasAncora Education
Fundraising ChairDamean SpiggleCommunity Activist
FundraisingKayla FrancisUrban League of Hampton Roads
FundraisingTrevellis LewisUnited Way of South Hampton Roads
Fundraising
Rachel HoneckerNAVFAC MIDLANT
FundraisingJennifer WalshLifeNet Health
FundraisingAmanda SimpsonSentara Health
FundraisingDavid HilbertBDO
Social Engagement- ChairSavannah WrightProfessional Software Engineering, Inc. (PROSOFT)
Social EngagementAshley ColeRutter Mills
Social EngagementAlex KalyniukRiverside Health
Social EngagementLauren RuckerThe Up Center
Social EngagementSamantha SmithYMCA of South Hampton Roads
Social EngagementDani HamiltonUnited States Navy
Volunteering - Co-ChairJohn PaulAtlantic Union Bank
Volunteering - Co-Chair
Cassie Jo Ruggles ReSkin Medical
VolunteeringMadeleine BarreraUnited Way of South Hampton Roads
VolunteeringPhylicia FultonADP
VolunteeringLauren JanneyMagazine Jukebox
VolunteeringDana SneadCMA CGM America
SOVA Staff ContactMattie FitzGeraldSpecial Olympics Virginia

Interested In Getting Involved?

Send an email to Mattie FitzGerald at mfitzgerald@specialolympicsva.org for additional information on how to apply!