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Happy New Term!

This month we kick off the 2022-2023 term and welcome 11 new members to the Richmond Young Professionals Board!

Meet our new president - Jenn McCourt!

Jenn works at Fulcrum Collaborations as an Operations Manager and has been a member of the YPB for five years. She is a Clemson University alumni who loves to cheer on the Tigers in her free time. Jenn is passionate about being outdoors, fishing, traveling, working out and being involved in the community wherever she can! We're looking forward to the excitement that Jenn will bring to the 2022-2023 term!

Alec Schleicher is our new Vice President/President Elect!

Alec is an Assistant VP Commercial Lending at TowneBank. He has been involved with Special Olympics for the past 8 years and enjoys being a member of the YPB because he gets to meet other young professionals that are equally as passionate about serving a great cause.As VP/President-Elect, Alec will assume the role of president for the 2023-24 term.

Britt Falabella, Treasurer/Historian
Associate, Hirschler Fleischer, P.C.
Third-Year Member

Abby Pendleton, Secretary
Digital Marketing Specialist, Virginia ABC
Third-Year Member

What We Do

Fundraise - Support Special Olympics Virginia's fundraising efforts through annual giving, participating in signature fundraising events and developing new programs
Advocate - Promote the Special Olympics movement and educate young professionals in their region to increase involvement with the organization
Network - Build a network of like-minded young professionals in Virginia through social, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities

Where We Work

Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Altria
Atlantic Union Bank
CapTech
Capital One
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Davis & Green Services
Drive Shack
Ernst & Young LLP
Fulcrum Operations
Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
Hirschler Fleischer, P.C.
Hometown Realty
Ippon USA

Kimley-Horn and Associates
KPMG
Mass Mutual
Mitchell, Wiggins & Co.
Morgan Stanley
Paymerang
ServPro of Richmond
Special Olympics Virginia
TowneBank
Virginia ABC
Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU Department of Physical Therapy
Wash Your Way
Williams Mullen

Board Updates

The Richmond YPB will be hosting its second annual golf tournament to support Special Olympics Virginia! Mark your calendars for October 3 at Richmond Country Club! Team registration & sponsorships open soon. Stay tuned to our social media and newsletter for registration updates!

Start Your Engines!

Take your vehicle for a spin around Richmond Raceway during Track Laps for Charity. For just $20, experience what it is like to take on the banks of America's Premier Short Track. All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics of Virginia.
When: Wednesday August, 10 from 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: Richmond Raceway | 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

Expanding the Friends of YPB Circle

Do you know someone who might want to join the YPB? Or just learn more about what we do? Encourage them to sign up for our RVA Friends of YPB Listserv. We will be continuing to share information regarding recruitment for the 2022-23 term as dates are set!

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Upcoming Events

Celebrating YPBirthdays