East TN Young Professionals Board
Special Olympics Tennessee's Young Professionals Board (YPB) is dedicated to raising community awareness and fundraising efforts while supporting the organization's mission.
Objectives
Fundraise
Made up of enthusiastic individuals under the age of 40, the YPB uses its collective professional experiences to raise the visibility of SOTN and provide for new programs through fundraising events such as the Polar Plunge and more.
Advocate
Another crucial part of the YPB is providing hands-on technical assistance as volunteers at Special Olympics events throughout the year.
Network
Becoming a member serves as a platform for potential future leadership roles on the Special Olympics Tennessee's Board of Directors.
East TN YPB Leadership
Brandon Johnson, MBA
President
General Manager, Eagle Tire Pros
Area Director, Area 14
General Manager, Eagle Tire Pros
Area Director, Area 14
Amelea Everett
Vice President
Community Relations Analyst
Knoxville Utilities Board
Community Relations Analyst
Knoxville Utilities Board
Kinsey Simmerman, MLA
Membership
Physical Activity Public Health Educator, Community Health
Knox County
Physical Activity Public Health Educator, Community Health
Knox County
Paul Henken
Treasurer
Law Student
University of Tennessee College of Law
Law Student
University of Tennessee College of Law
Nikola Zaharakis, Ph.D.
Events
Research Assistant Professor
Center for Behavioral Health Research
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Research Assistant Professor
Center for Behavioral Health Research
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Stevie Gleason
Secretary
Catalyst Sports
Catalyst Sports
Questions? Please contact Brenna Soriano, East TN Regional Manager, at [email protected].