Young Professionals Council (YPC)

The Young Professionals Council is a body of passionate young individuals dedicated to support and advance the efforts of Special Olympics Oregon through community engagement opportunities, volunteering, and fundraising.
Marlo Eckert, Chair
Safety Specialist
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC
Melissa Beh, Vice Chair
Transition Program Analyst
CBRE
Hilary Kissell, Secretary & Nominations
Marketing Communication Specialist
CLACKAMAS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Carolina Garcia, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Global Merchandising Operations Director
APPAREL AT NIKE
Chloe Hammond-Bradley, Athlete Engagement
Project Manager
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Jon Jensen, Development
Ticket Sales & Services Manager
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Mauri Fabio
Assistant Scientist
INTEGRAL CONSULTING INC.
Michael Bathurst
Sourcing Analyst
GLOBAL FOOTBALL APPAREL AT NIKE
Megan Patrignelli
Program Coordinator
Ebony Foreman
Program Manager & Advisor
PORTLAND GEAR
Diego Herrera
Account Manager
PRECISION DYE CUTTING
Adam Beard
Communications Manager
JORDAN BRAND AT NIKE
Lauren McGinley
North America Chemistry Reporting Manager
NIKE
Nick Myers
Innovation Manager
NIKE
John Merge
Account Supervisor
SPLASH WORLDWIDE
Levi Watkins
Ticket Operations Manager
HILLSBORO HOPS & TIMBERS2
Joe Harvey, Staff Liason
Sr. Director of Programs & Volunteer Services
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OREGON
Volunteer Spotlight: Lauren McGinley
The halt of in-person programming hasn’t stopped Athletes and the Young Professionals Council [YPC] from breaking a sweat through the SOOR Active community – over 1000 members strong and …
The Young Professionals Council Turns “One” and Is Expanding!
In 2019, Special Olympics Oregon established our first-ever Young Professionals Council (YPC) and in May we celebrated turning “one”. The YPC is a body of …
Volunteer Highlight: Diego Herrera-Cortes
Spend a little time with Diego Herrera-Cortes and you’ll realize that he has a motto for life and he doesn’t just say it – he …

Interested in being a part of the Young Professionals Council?
Fill out the 2020 Young Professionals Council Member Application and send it to YPC@soor.org.