Years Involved with Special Olympics: 16 years
Hometown: Leesburg, VA
Sports: Basketball, Bowling, Equestrian, Softball, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball. I have attended many state and national tournaments.
Education:
- Loudoun County HS, Class of 2006
- Every Citizen has Opportunities (ECHO), 2013—present
Employment History: Target since 2006
Career Goals: "I would like to help people and make them happy. I worked as a candy striper in a hospital; I think I could be a good caregiver to older people or children with special needs."
People Admired: My parents
Why is it important to build a more unified generation?
"Once people get to know me they don't see my disability. A unified generation would help people not be afraid to be friends and teammates."
Global Messengers are Special Olympics Virginia athletes who help to spread the message and vision of the movement as well as the benefts gained by participation in Special Olympics. Global Messengers deliver a powerful message of respect, inclusion, unity and attitudinal change.