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In the News

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.

In her new role, Loretta will work alongside our CEO David Evangelista to ensure the athlete's voice drives the present and future positioning of our movement. While remaining Chief Inspiration Officer, Loretta will now:

  • 💡Advise on global strategy and programming models
  • 📈Expand Athlete Leadership worldwide
  • 🤝Mentor the next generation of athlete leaders

Loretta’s new role will help build a lasting legacy for our movement and ensure our course is charted by the people who define it. Join us in congratulating Loretta on this new role—and the exciting trajectory it sets into motion!

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