Ailey Black is a first-year Special Olympics Unified Partner representing Team Virginia in Track & Field at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. A student at Goochland High School, a Unified Champion School, she is actively involved both in and out of the classroom. Beyond athletics, she is a leader in her school community as an MCJROTC leader and a member of the ROTC Raiders team, dance company, and track & field program, where she has competed at the state championship level in pole vault. Driven by a desire to support and inspire others, she uses her platform to motivate those around her and takes pride in proving she can achieve her goals while making a positive impact.