Special Olympics Nevada is hiring operations manager

April 23, 2024 By means of Nevada Special Olympics Leave a comment

Special Olympics Nevada, an organization committed to creating inclusive opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities through health care, education, leadership development and year-round athletic training, announced that Lisa Robinson has joined the organization as operations manager.

Robinson has more than 30 years of operations management experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors, most recently as vice president of operations for Catholic Charities in Southern Nevada. As operations manager for Special Olympics Nevada, Robinson will be responsible for overseeing and streamlining the nonprofit organization’s daily operations and processes. Robinson will ensure that all programs are delivered efficiently and resources are used effectively.

“We are so excited to welcome Lisa to the team,” said Terrance Thornton, president and CEO of Special Olympics Nevada. “She brings incredible talent and value to the team, and I can’t wait to witness the great work she does!”

Prior to this role, Robinson served as director of ReStore and for Habitat for Humanity in Ventura County, California. In addition, Robinson served as vice president on the board of directors of Project Understanding of Ventura County, as well as a board member of Little League and the ARC Foundation, where she provided vocational training for the intellectually disabled.

About Special Olympics Nevada

Special Olympics Nevada works to create inclusive opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities through healthcare, education, leadership development and sports. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs to 2,653 athletes who participate annually in more than 14 competitions in 7 sports within the Community Sports Program. The Unified Champion Schools Program encourages leadership development and the growth of Unified Sports®, where athletes with and without intellectual disabilities come together to play as teammates. In 2022, Special Olympics Nevada launched a new program, Mindset Matters, which provides mental health and stress management techniques to students in Nevada schools. In an average year, Special Olympics Nevada impacts more than 17,820 students by promoting inclusion on school campuses. Special Olympics Nevada is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering free screenings and services. Special Olympics Nevada relies on the support of 759 volunteers and funding from individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations. More information can be found at www.sonv.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram (@specialolympicsnv), Twitter (@SONevada) and LinkedIn.

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