Best Buddies/Special Olympics

Inclusion & Friendship Built Through Connection

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About Us

At Salve Regina University, Best Buddies Special Olympics is dedicated to fostering inclusion, friendship, and community through sports and social connection. We strive to create meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to share their talents, build lasting relationships, and celebrate their abilities alongside peers. Guided by the values of compassion, respect, and the Mercy mission of Salve Regina, we work to empower every participant to feel welcomed, valued, and supported on the playing field and beyond.

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Our Team

Ollie Ferreira Profile

Ollie Ferreira

President
Samantha Abrams Profile

Samantha Abrams

Fundraising Coordinator
Lily Gonsalves Profile

Lily Gonsalves

Social Media Comittee
Bella Ziegler Profile

Bella Ziegler

Inclusion Representative
Neva Keighley Profile

Neva Keighley

Social Media Comittee
Sean Kling Profile

Sean Kling

Director of Mission Advancement
Vivian Schaffnit Profile

Vivian Schaffnit

Secretary
Selena Georgakopoulos Profile

Selena Georgakopoulos

Membership Coordinator
Brooke Hartzell Profile

Brooke Hartzell

Public Relations Coordinator
Iliana Sakellariou Profile

Iliana Sakellariou

Membership Coordinator
Vincent Direnno Profile

Vincent Direnno

Treasurer
Ayanna Fernandez Profile

Ayanna Fernandez

Vice-President
Debra Cherubini Profile

Debra Cherubini

Advisor

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Best Buddies/Special Olympics

100 Ochre Point Ave
Newport RI 02840