Meet The Team

I have been in involved with Special Olympics since I was a freshman at Northville High School. I first joined the high school's Unified Club and quickly became more interested in Special Olympics, and I wanted to get involved outside of my school club as well. I started to volunteer as a coach for the Special Olympics Michigan swim team, and I am currently a member of the state Youth Activation Committee with my unified partner Miles. I am also a member of the executive board for the YAC. We focus on raising money and collecting donations of swim equipment for the Special Olympics swim teams to ensure that the swimmers will not have to pay to participate. I am a co-founder of the Dive Drive organization, which focuses on spreading inclusion, especially in sports with the goal to increase participation to improve health. I am focused on continuing and spreading my efforts at the University of Michigan as well.

I have been actively involved with Special Olympics Michigan through leadership, volunteer service, and inclusive school programs. As a member of the Special Olympics Michigan State Youth Activation Committee, I help promote inclusive youth leadership by creating opportunities for students of all abilities to take on leadership roles and contribute to their communities. I also serve as an assistant coach for the Plymouth/Canton Stars Special Olympics Michigan Swim Team, where I help athletes develop swimming skills, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals. I have also participated in Unified Basketball, Unified Gym, and Peer-to-Peer lunch programs at school that encourage teamwork, communication, and meaningful connections among students of all abilities. Through these experiences, I have developed a strong commitment to inclusion, acceptance, and creating opportunities for everyone to succeed.