Kathy Peters
Sports: Hometown: Milton Kathy Peters of Milton, Washington has dedicated 11 years to Special Olympics, beginning with Unified Champion Schools and later founding a community team in Auburn to keep alumni involved after graduation. A paraeducator in the Auburn School District, she focuses on ability, perseverance, and sportsmanship both on and off…
Sheila Stimson
Sports: Hometown: Longview/Kelso Sheila Stimson of Longview/Kelso, Washington has coached soccer, basketball, and flag football for 20 years. Through coaching, she has gained confidence while supporting her son and other athletes in their development. Sheila takes pride in helping athletes grow both in sports and in life. She works for the Rainier…
Barry Gill
Sports: Hometown: Vancouver Barry Gill of Vancouver, Washington has coached soccer, golf, bocce, and volleyball while also supporting fundraising efforts for Special Olympics. An accomplished seven-handicap golfer and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Photon Kinetics, he brings both skill and leadership to his role! Originally from England, Barry finds fulfillment…
Nicole McAllister
Sports: Hometown: Lake Stevens Nicole McAllister of Lake Stevens, Washington has been connected to Special Olympics throughout her life as a sister, coach, Unified Partner, volunteer, and now Senior Manager of Operations and Competition for Special Olympics Washington. She has previously served in leadership roles at the 2018 and 2022 USA Games…
Emily Carter
Sports: Hometown: Tacoma Emily Carter of Tacoma, Washington serves as Northwest Region Manager for Unified Schools with Special Olympics Washington and has worked on staff for four years. With more than 20 years of experience as an athlete, trainer, coach, and advocate, she brings deep expertise in inclusion and athlete development. She…
Grant Opland
Sports: Hometown: Colbert Grant has dedicated 15 years to Special Olympics Washington as both a volunteer and staff member, working in nearly every sport you can imagine. Through his work with athletes, he has developed a deep understanding of their needs and takes the greatest pride in watching them achieve their goals…
Tyler Bjork
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Tyler Bjork of Seattle, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics for more than 16 years as a Unified Partner, coach, program coordinator, and now Director of Sports for Special Olympics Washington. He has previously attended multiple USA Games and the World Games in Abu Dhabi, serving in leadership…