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Lonnie Snyder is sharing his wealth of experience with the leadership team, including 28 years of nonprofit IT innovation, 8 years with Special Olympics International. He served as the Chief Information Officer for the USA Games in 2022, and is now ready to knock it out of the park once again in 2026!

Nick Engbloom is the Senior Director of Development for Community Partnerships at the University of Minnesota Foundation, where he has dedicated 13 years to securing over $100 million in community support for key health priorities. His success stems from his ability to connect with high-wealth donors, professional athletes, corporate partners, and the hospitality industry. Nick’s expertise in creating impactful benefit events has established vital community pillars, highlighting his commitment to transformative philanthropy.

Jenna has been a Special Olympics athlete for more than 9 years. She currently participates in basketball, bowling, bocce and snowshoeing, and is entering her second year at Bethel University in their BUILD program. Jenna has participated in several Special Olympics leadership conferences and was a member of the Special Olympics Minnesota Student Board of Directors.

A recognizable powerhouse in the creative industry and highly sought-after public speaker, Amanda Brinkman is the CEO/Chief Creative Officer of Sunshine Studios, well known for her “Do Well By Doing Good” philosophy. As a strong advocate for the many benefits of volunteering, she has supported Special Olympics Minnesota for over 20 years. Amanda is in awe of the tenacity and positivity the athletes exemplify and finds cheering them on incredibly energizing. She has introduced her leadership teams to the joy of volunteering, in addition to her sister, and has now made this a tradition that she shares with her daughter.

Minnesota native Brock Faber was named a finalist for the 2024 Calder Trophy given to the NHL rookie of the year after finishing tied for second among rookies with 47 points (eight goals, 39 assists) in 82 games while leading first-year players in average (24:58) and total (2,047:53) time on ice. He signed an eight-year, $68 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 29, 2024, which begins in the 2025-26 season.

Karrie Webb, a legendary figure in the world of professional golf, has captivated fans and dominated the sport for over two decades. Her incredible talents, passion, and dedication have propelled her to numerous victories and accolades, solidifying her status as one of the greatest golfers of all time. From her humble beginnings in Australia to her global recognition, Webb’s journey is filled with astounding achievements including 59 career wins (41 on the LPGA), 7 major championships, 1996 LPGA Rookie of the Year, 3x Vare Trophy winner, 3x Rolex Player of the Year, 2000 Player of the Year by the GWAA, voted one of the LPGA’s top-50 players and became the youngest World Golf Hall of Fame Member.

Carrie Tollefson is an elite middle-distance runner from St. Paul, Minnesota. Carrie was a 13-time State Champion, 5-time NCAA Champion, and the 1998 NCAA Indoor Track Athlete of the year at Villanova University. She was also the first person in NCAA history to win both the 3K and 5K titles. Her five cross country titles established a national record for most consecutive titles, which still stands to this day.

Minnesota native Rachel Banham scored 3,093 points in her college career at the University of Minnesota, leaving the college game as the No. 1 scorer in Big Ten history and sixth in NCAA history. She was the 2016 Big Ten Player of the Year and made 354 threes during her career, a program record. She is arguably most known for her then-NCAA record 60-point performance against Northwestern in 2016, a year that ended with her earning a First Team All-American nod.

A two-time FIFA Player of the Year Award winner and one of the greatest soccer players to ever play the game, Carli Lloyd became a broadcaster less than two years after retiring from the game as one of the all-time legends in U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) history.

Mike Conley played high school basketball in Indiana, where he was selected to the McDonald’s All American Team and named to the Parade All-American Third Team. Conley played collegiately for one season at Ohio State, where he was named First Team All-Big Ten.