Northern Virginia Young Professionals Board
The Northern VA Young Professional Board was established in 2019. Since it's inception, the board has collectively raised over $80,000 for the athletes of Special Olympics Virginia.
In addition to their fundraising efforts, they have also volunteered at several events throughout the Northern VA corridor and have participated and hosted numerous events as well. Some of these events include: Dulles Day Festival & Plane Pull, Giving Tuesday, Mosaic and Prince William Polar Plunges. In 2019 YPB laid the foundation to establish a Young Athletes program to serve the youngest of athletes in the greater Northern VA area.
In addition to their fundraising efforts, they have also volunteered at several events throughout the Northern VA corridor and have participated and hosted numerous events as well. Some of these events include: Dulles Day Festival & Plane Pull, Giving Tuesday, Mosaic and Prince William Polar Plunges. In 2019 YPB laid the foundation to establish a Young Athletes program to serve the youngest of athletes in the greater Northern VA area.
"The YPB is an assembly of motivated young people with diverse backgrounds offering opportunities to become involved in raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics while inspiring inclusion. The YPB engages with the community to build partnerships for a better tomorrow.
Rose Reeder, YPB Member and Special Olympics Athlete
Where We Work
Cassaday & Company, Inc.
The Conafay Group
D&G Support Services, LLC
Associate Director of Political Engagement
Pacific Dental Services
Rocade Capital
PwC
Special Olympics North America Unified Champion Schools
Special Olympics Virginia
Self Employed
Positive Reinforcement PLLC
Mastercard
Best Buddies in Virginia & DC
Pangiam
Purple Strategies
Goodwill of Greater Washington
Harris Teeter
Ernst & Young
Owens & Minor
Loudoun County Public Schools
OPEXUS
Meet The Board
2025-2026 Executive Committee
President: Billy Duquette
Goodwill of Greater Washington
Herndon, VA
Herndon, VA
VP/President Elect: Andrew Flynn
OPEXUS
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Secretary/Historian: Amanda Brawley
Loudoun County Public Schools
Loudoun, VA
Loudoun, VA
Treasurer: Rose Reeder
Harris Teeter
Woodbridge, VA
Woodbridge, VA
| Name | Committee Position | Current Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Holy | Executive / Past President | Special Olympics North America Unified Champion Schools |
| Lytia Johnson | Fundraiser | Easterseals Port Health |
| Sade Smith | Fundraiser | Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center |
| Amy Tewell | Volunteer | Rocade Capital |
| William McClennan | Volunteer | All Native Group |
| Meggie Burgess | Volunteer | Heineken USA |
| Marty Anderson | R&E / Social | PWC |
| Heather Regnier | R&E / Social | Deloitte |
| Nicole Kratzer | Executive / SOVA Liaison | Special Olympics Virginia |
YPB NEWS
It's Recruitment Season
Everything you need to know to join the YPB
Apply for the 2025-26 Term
Applications are open now til July 25.
Spotlight: Jerry Holy
Jerry Holy is the first Special Olympics Virginia athlete to hold the position of YPB President
2 Min Read
Welcoming the 2024-2025 NOVA Young Professionals Board
The Northern Virginia Young Professionals Board is excited to kick-off the 6th term with an all-star group of passionate RVA professionals!
1 Min Read
Young Professionals Board Uses Social Media for Giving Tuesday Fundraising Success
Our YPBs raised thousands of dollars for our athletes on Giving Tuesday.
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