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Special Olympics Nevada

Special Olympics Nevada

Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for those with intellectual disabilities

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Meet Our Staff

We made history within the Special Olympics movement by reestablishing an independently run Special Olympics chapter in the state of Nevada. For over 20 years, Nevada was the only state in North America without an independently run chapter. Now it’s time for us to do what Nevada is known for. We will beat the odds and become leaders in inclusive services for people with intellectual disabilities, so our 2,270 program participants and the greater community can take pride in our region. We are Nevada!

Southern Nevada


Terrence Thornton

President and CEO
terrencet@sonv.org
702.474.0690

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Harry Mong III

Vice President of Operations
harrym@sonv.org
702.474.0690 ext. 2

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Dominique Christion

Director of Schools Initiatives
dominiquec@sonv.org
702.474.0690 ext. 1

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Liz Volpe

Development Director
lizv@sonv.org
702.474.0690

Jonathan Embler

Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness
jonathane@sonv.org
702.474.0690 ext. 7

Jezz Medina

Manager of LETR and Development
jezzafym@sonv.org
702.474.0690 ext. 5

Sarah Nixon

Program Manager
saran@sonv.org
702.474.0690 ext. 3

Northern Nevada


Terrence Thornton

President and CEO
terrencet@sonv.org
702.474.0690

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Brianne Durfee

Development Director
brianned@sonv.org
702.474.0690 ext. 8

Malia Trunk

Manager of Community Initiatives
maliat@sonv.org
702.474.0690 ext. (*)

Breelin Crook

Manager of School Initiatives
breelinc@sonv.org
702.474.0690 ext. (#)

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Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

Special Olympics Nevada

Office: 702-474-0690
4000 Eastern Ave. Suite 320
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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